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Davis, Charles H. – Special Libraries, 1972
A straightforward procedure for performing weighted-term searches can be programmed quickly and easily, and the same general algorithm can be used for either on-line or batch mode searching. The method can be used to do whole text searches as well as conventional searches for index terms or other descriptors. (5 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Information Retrieval, Online Systems
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Yerkey, A. Neil – Information Processing and Management, 1983
Following a discussion of derivative versus assignment indexing, use of roles, and concept behind Preserved Concept Indexing System, features of PERMDEX (microcomputer program to assist in creation of permuted printed index) are described including indexer input and prompts, the shunting algorithm, and sorting and printing routines. Fourteen…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Automatic Indexing, Computer Programs, Microcomputers
Edwards, John S. – 1967
Three specific contributions to the field of information retrieval are presented. The first two describe the establishment of an adaptive, interactive man-machine dialogue that produces a form of unsolicited librarian-like assistance for the user in his selection of index terms to characterize an indexing function. The data set upon which the…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programs, Evaluation