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Peer reviewedRasmussen, Edie M.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1991
This issue contains nine articles that provide an overview of trends and research in parallel information retrieval. Topics discussed include network design for text searching; the Connection Machine System; PThomas, an adaptive information retrieval system on the Connection Machine; algorithms for document clustering; and system architecture for…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cluster Grouping, Computer Networks, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedMacleod, Ian A.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1987
Discussion of the need for distributed information retrieval systems focuses on a model system, Fulcrum FUL/Text. Differences from distributed database management systems are described; system design is discussed; implementation requirements are explained including remote operation calls (ROC's); and a prototype simulation model based on FUL/Text…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems
Peer reviewedMazur, Zygmunt – Information Processing and Management, 1994
Discusses distributed information retrieval systems that take into account the weights of descriptors from thesauri. Topics addressed include a mathematical model for information retrieval subsystems; organization of inverted files; models for the distributed homogeneous information systems; a distributed information retrieval system based on…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Mathematical Formulas
Peer reviewedMenou, Michel J.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1991
Discusses the use of microcomputers in creating national information systems in less developed countries; considers the structure and constraints of national systems; discusses bibliographic formats; and describes BABINAT, a reference format for national bibliographic databases that was developed in France for use in less developed countries. (20…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Computer Networks, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedFrank, Steven – Information Processing and Management, 1994
Looks at some of the problems of finding digital geographic data in the electronic information infrastructure. Discusses the literature describing trends in organizing information resources in an electronic environment, including spatial information cataloging systems; the paper-based system from which they arose; and new Internet finding tools.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems
Peer reviewedSlonim, Jacob; Bauer, Michael A. – Information Processing and Management, 1990
Description of a Canadian research and development project that involved the development of a library information system which would satisfy the needs of a variety of libraries focuses on the technological aspects of the system. Data manipulation is discussed, software is described, standards are considered, and customer requirements are examined.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Data Processing
