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Peer reviewedAzagury, Alain; Factor, Michael E.; Maarek, Yoelle S.; Mandler, Benny – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2002
Discusses data exchange over the Internet and describes the architecture and implementation of an XML document repository that promotes a navigation paradigm for XML documents based on content and context. Topics include information retrieval and semistructured documents; and file systems as information storage infrastructure, particularly XMLFS.…
Descriptors: Documentation, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Internet
Peer reviewedHauck, Roslin V.; Weisband, Suzanne – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2002
Describes two database systems in a law enforcement agency: one is a legacy, text-based system with cumbersome navigation; the newer system is a graphical user interface with simplified navigation. Discusses results of two user studies that showed personnel preferred the older more familiar system and considers implications for system design and…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Databases, Law Enforcement, Navigation (Information Systems)
Peer reviewedGottlieb, Lisa; Dilevko, Juris – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2003
Examines personal preferences in the development of categorical folders for bookmarks in terms of both the choice and definition of folder domain and the overall structure of the folder system. Considers contextual factors, such as intended use and relevancy to current projects; and navigational preferences. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Context Effect, Financial Services, Individual Differences, Information Processing
Peer reviewedChen, Sherry Y.; Macredie, Robert D. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2002
Reviews published findings from empirical studies of hypermedia learning and cognitive styles and classifies them into five themes: nonlinear learning, learner control, navigation in hyperspace, matching and mismatching, and learning effectiveness. Presents a learning model and discusses implications for the design of hypermedia learning systems.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer System Design, Hypermedia, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedHeo, Misook; Hirtle, Stephen C. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2001
Discusses problems with navigation in hypertext systems, including cognitive overload, and describes a study that tested information visualization techniques to see which best represented the underlying structure of Web space. Considers the effects of visualization techniques on user performance on information searching tasks and the effects of…
Descriptors: Hypermedia, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Navigation (Information Systems)
Peer reviewedLarge, Andrew; Beheshti, Jamshid; Cole, Charles – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2002
Presents a matrix that can serve as a tool for designing the information architecture of a Web portal in a logical and systematic manner. Highlights include interfaces; metaphors; navigation; interaction; information retrieval; and an example of a children's Web portal to provide access to museum information. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Retrieval
