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Rider, Andrew Kent – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Data in many growing fields has an underlying network structure that can be taken advantage of. In this dissertation we apply data and network science to problems in the domains of systems biology and healthcare. Data challenges in these fields include noisy, heterogeneous data, and a lack of ground truth. The primary thesis of this work is that…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences
Makulowich, John S.; Bates, Mary Ellen – Online, 1995
Presents 10 tips on managing Internet searches; highlights include area and level of expertise, request forms, lay terms for casual users, realistic times for retrieving results, a systematic approach, the operating platform and tools, a file of servers' and patrons' addresses, bookmarks and home pages, shortcuts, and the Internet Hunt. (AEF)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Information Management, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Berners-Lee, Tim; And Others – Electronic Networking: Research, Applications and Policy, 1992
Describes the World-Wide Web (W3) project, which is designed to create a global information universe using techniques of hypertext, information retrieval, and wide area networking. Discussion covers the W3 data model, W3 architecture, the document naming scheme, protocols, document formats, comparison with other systems, experience with the W3…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Hypermedia, Information Networks

Di Giorgi, Rosa Maria; Nannucci, Roberta – History Microcomputer Review, 1990
Surveys new developments in legal bibliographical documentation. Traces the development of database systems. Discusses the addition of personal computing to traditional information retrieval systems and the problems that this creates. Examines the most recent methods of information dissemination--the CD-ROM and Hypertext systems. (RW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliometrics, Computers, Databases

Hawkins, Donald T.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Discusses the need for knowledge gateway systems to provide access to scattered information and the use of technologies in gateway building, including artificial intelligence and expert systems, networking, online retrieval systems, optical storage, and natural language processing. The status of four existing gateways is described. (20 references)…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Technology
Iwanowski, Jay – Business Officer, 1998
Potential problems for college and university computing functions posed by arrival of the year 2000 (Y2K) are discussed, including arithmetic calculations and sorting functions based on two-digit year dates, embedding of two-digit dates in archival data, system coordination for data exchange, unique number generation, and leap year calculations. A…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, College Planning, Higher Education
Bleimschein, Sue, Ed. – 1986
Sixteen papers from a workshop on computer applications sponsored by the University of Cape Town (South Africa) School of Librarianship are presented in this volume: (1) "Introduction to the Use of Information Technology" (Sue Bleimschein); (2) "Searching Remote Databases" (Steve Rossouw); (3) "SABINET [South African Bibliographic and Information…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Indexing, Information Centers

Tomer, Christinger – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1992
Noting that standards are needed to enable libraries using different processors and different operating systems to connect their computers and share services in meaningful ways, this article examines the content and status of ANSI Z39.50: Information Retrieval Service Definition and Protocol Specification for Library Applications and related work.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Dissemination, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Department of Education, Washington, DC. – 1998
This kit was developed to assist the postsecondary education community's efforts to resolve the Year 2000 (Y2K) computer problem. The kit includes a description of the Y2K problem, an assessment of the readiness of colleges and universities, a checklist for institutions, a Y2K communications strategy, articles on addressing the problem in academic…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer System Design, Educational Planning, Guidelines
The Electronic Library and the Online Classroom: A Technical, Legal, Ethical, and Moral Perspective.
Latimore, Ritchie R. – 1997
This paper addresses online classroom and electronic library issues which include the myriad of technical difficulties encountered, along with physical and intellectual property rights. It also makes a statistical comparison of two proportions of Internet access between city and rural schools. An inescapable time lag between the introduction of…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Classrooms, Electronic Libraries, Information Networks

Lynch, Clifford A. – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Describes the function of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Z39.50 protocol, which allows for construction of information "servers"--i.e., resources attached to a computer communications network that can be accessed by client machines to retrieve information. The relationship of Z39.5 to other OSI protocols is explained. (23…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Information Networks, Information Retrieval

Hearty, John A.; And Others – Information Services and Use, 1988
The impact of emerging information technologies on the information industry is discussed in four papers. Topics covered include electronic delivery of full text primary literature; a brief evaluation of new information processing technologies and software; networking technologies; and the use of gateway technologies to create new products and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Expert Systems, Full Text Databases, Gateway Systems
Valauskas, Edward J. – Database, 1995
Discusses the information database Britannica Online. Topics include compact discs versus online feeds; database delivery via the Internet; use of technology such as hyperlink, graphics, audio, and video; Britannica's search engine architecture; search options; user reactions, and costs. (AEF)
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Electronic Text, Encyclopedias
Lomarcan, Diana L. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Introduces the information superhighway (the Internet), and presents a guide to navigating it. Offers basic instruction on obtaining and learning to use network accounts; locating addresses using Archie and Wide Area Information Server; retrieving information using file transfer protocol; utilizing Gopher to find and retrieve; browsing the World…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
McCallum, Sally – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Discusses issues in the information retrieval standards development process, including interdependency among standards, organizational responsibility, scope, and future needs. Management of the completed standard is also addressed, and the roles of specific groups concerned with standards are outlined. (EA)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Technology