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Peer reviewedLundquist, Carol; Frieder, Ophir; Holmes, David O.; Grossman, David – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1999
Describes a scalable, parallel, relational database-drive information retrieval engine. To support portability across a wide range of execution environments, all algorithms adhere to the SQL-92 standard. By incorporating relevance feedback algorithms, accuracy is enhanced over prior database-driven information retrieval efforts. Presents…
Descriptors: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Feedback, Information Management
Peer reviewedDeogun, Jitender S.; Raghavan, Vijay V. – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Discusses the motivation for integrating information retrieval and database management systems, and proposes a probabilistic retrieval model in which records in a file may be composed of attributes (formatted data items) and descriptors (content indicators). The details and resolutions of difficulties involved in integrating such systems are…
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Feedback, Information Retrieval, Mathematical Models
Download full textGeneral Accounting Office, Washington, DC. – 2003
A General Accounting Office (GAO) study evaluated the Bureau of Indian Affairs' (BIA) new facilities management information system (FMIS). Specifically, the study examined whether the new FMIS addresses the old system's weaknesses and meets BIA's management needs, whether BIA has finished validating the accuracy of data transferred from the old…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Computer Software Evaluation, Data Processing, Database Management Systems
Burns, Edward – Educational Technology, 1990
Discusses factors that should be considered when designing multiple-choice diagnostic tests for use with microcomputer systems. Item content and characteristics are described, presentation of feedback and results are examined, database management functions are discussed, and benefits for students with learning problems and physically disabled…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Database Management Systems, Feedback, Learning Problems
Peer reviewedMorrissey, 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
Peer reviewedPrabhu, Suresh S.; Ramarapu, Narender K. – T.H.E. Journal, 1994
Discusses the use of Total Quality Management (TQM) in education and describes the use of a database management system to evaluate and monitor university course effectiveness. Principles of TQM and feedback from students, faculty, administration, alumni, and employers to monitor the content and structure of various courses are included. (13…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Alumni, Course Content, Course Evaluation
