The Simulated Machine Indexing (SMI) method of generating index terms is studied in relation to the manner in which it evaluates index terms. (Author)

The last in a series of five papers, the author concludes that only three characteristics of indexing seem to be capable of being compared quantitatively. These are breadth of vocabulary, depth of indexing, and the use of see and see also references. (AB)

An index, based on half-steps, is described. It is designed to identify a song or theme when only the tune is known. (Author)

The first of a series of five papers whose aim is to find a rational basis for indexing and some means to evaluate it. (Author)

A procedure for producing a Key-Word-Out-of-Context (KWOC) alerting tool for a specific field of information as a temporary alternative to computerization. (Author/AB)

The third in a series of five articles illustrates the need for a better understanding of the indexing function. (AB)

The indexing of Cranfield I and II is given and critical comments made of this indexing. Comparisons of Cranfield indexing to other types of indexing are made. (AB)

Describes a comparative study conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina of time lag in the indexing of 51 major biomedical journals by four information services: Current Contents, Science Citation Index, SDILINE/Medline, and Index Medicus. Data are presented in three tables and a 10-item reference list is attached. (JL)

Cost and timeliness are shown to be reasons for the creation of visual indexing: finding graphic images by reviewing them visually rather than by reference to their verbal identification. (Author)

Discusses the effectiveness of using author-supplied indexing to increase subject control in information retrieval, and describes a study which compared author indexing for articles published in "American Mathematical Society" journals to indexing of the same articles by an editor of "Mathematical Reviews." Nine references are…

The preparation of the subject index for a scientific bibliography is described in detail. (Author)

The Index to Dental Literature" is evaluated in terms of its classification system, its standardization of nomenclature, its use of cross references and its effectiveness in machine-searching for information. (Author)

A method of preparing computerized subject and author indexes for research and development laboratory notebooks is described. Wiswesser Line Notation is used as the subject entry capable of listing specifically and unambiguously the compounds described in the notebooks. (Author)