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Klopfenstein, D. V.; Dampier, Will – Research Synthesis Methods, 2021
We read with considerable interest the study by Gusenbauer and Haddaway (Gusenbauer and Haddaway, 2020, Research Synthesis Methods, doi:10.1002/jrsm.1378) comparing the systematic search qualities of 28 search systems, including Google Scholar (GS) and PubMed. Google Scholar and PubMed are the two most popular free academic search tools in biology…
Descriptors: Search Engines, Search Strategies, Databases, Information Retrieval
Richardson, John T. E. – Educational Psychology Review, 2017
This commentary begins by summarizing the five contributions to this special issue and briefly recapping the background to the topic of student learning in higher education. Narrative and systematic reviews are compared, and the relative value of different bibliographic databases in the context of systematic reviews is assessed. The importance of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning, College Students, Comparative Analysis
Struthers, John – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2011
Inconsistencies within the literature result in teachers not having sufficient guidance to develop their humour use in support of learning without risking their professionalism. This article argues for more comprehensive evidence to guide teachers' use of humour, based on mixed methodological approaches. The case is also made for the Interpersonal…
Descriptors: Evidence, Interpersonal Communication, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis

Paijmans, Hans – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1993
Compares two information retrieval systems, CLARIT and TOPIC, in terms of assigned versus derived and precoordinate versus postcoordinate indexing. Models of information retrieval systems are discussed, and a test of the systems using a demonstration database of full-text articles from the "Wall Street Journal" is described. (Contains 21…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Indexing, Information Retrieval

Morrissey, J. M.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Proposes a "Model of Querying" for users of office filing facilities and discusses its motivation, aspects, attributes, and advantages. A review of current information systems and attempts to combine information retrieval, artificial intelligence, and database management techniques leads to conclusion that no resultant system is adequate…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Comparative Analysis, Database Management Systems, Databases
Pagell, Ruth – Database, 1987
Compares four full text periodical databases to one another and to traditional online databases in terms of the types of information available, the number of titles available, coverage of periodical contents, timeliness, and search features. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Online Searching, Periodicals

White, William – Microform Review, 1991
Discusses the basic principles of the application of microfilm (analog) and electronic (digital) technologies for data storage. Image quality is examined, searching and retrieval capabilities are considered, and hardcopy output resolution is described. It is concluded that microfilm is still the preferred archival medium. (5 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Heller, Stephen R. – Database, 1987
Describes the different approaches taken by the Chemical Abstracts Services database, which abstracts and indexes chemical publications, and the Belstein Handbook of Organic Chemistry database, which produces a collection of critical reviews. The resulting content of the databases and their ability to meet the needs of different users are…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Chemistry, Comparative Analysis, Databases

Miller, Julia E. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1982
Examines use of online access to bibliographic files in library reference service, focusing on two systems: OCLC and Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN). The development and current status of each system, differences between systems, search examples, user expectations, and advantages of online access are noted. Twenty references are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Services

Nageswara Rao, S. V.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1985
Discusses properties of multiple attribute tree (MAT) and inverted file structures; establishes suitability of MAT data structure for bibliographic files using worst-case performance measures; provides arguments to establish MAT average case superiority; and proposes an efficient adaptation of MAT data structure to exploit special features of MAT…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Comparative Analysis, Data Processing, Databases

Dunn, Ronald G. – Online Review, 1983
Discusses strengths of abstracting and indexing services (subject coverage, resolution of language problems, systematic indexing) and summarizes sources, countries of origin, languages, total coverage, and indexing of four scientific and technical services--Biosis, Engineering Information, Inspec, Chemical Abstracts Service. Characteristics of…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Indexes
Jacso, Peter – Online, 1994
Considers the appropriateness of using CD-ROM versus online systems. Topics discussed include cost effectiveness; how current the information is; full-text capabilities; a variety of interfaces; graphical user interfaces on CD-ROM; and possibilities for image representations. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Full Text Databases, Online Systems
Woggon, Michele – Database, 1987
This description and comparison of the major economic statistical database services discusses such factors as public and proprietary data, value-added services, user training and support, data specialties, and pricing. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Economics, Microcomputers
O'Leary, Mick – Database, 1987
Three online databases that provide information on regional, state, and local business news are compared in terms of publications indexed, indexing guidelines, record structure, span of coverage, currency, and availability. (CLB)
Descriptors: Business, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Indexes
Cahn, Pamela – Database, 1994
Describes a progression of tests that were developed for assessing online database accuracy. Results of the tests are discussed and compared; examples of search queries on DIALOG are given; and the possibility of standardizing such tests are considered. (Contains 11 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Measurement Techniques, Online Systems