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Research and Development of Information Retrieval Models and Their Applications.
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Fox, Edward A. – Information Processing and Management, 1989
This introduction to a special issue devoted to modeling data, information, and knowledge briefly describes the origins of the papers presented and the topics covered, which include: Boolean logic; probability theory; artificial intelligence; organizing and encoding information and data; and characteristics of users of retrieval systems. (12…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Information Retrieval, Models, Research and Development
Explaining and Alleviating Information Management Indeterminism: A Knowledge-Based Framework.
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Chen, H.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1994
Reports on two empirical studies that examined the nature and causes of information management indeterminism in an online research environment. A knowledge-based design for alleviating indeterminism which contains a system-generated thesaurus and an inferencing engine is proposed. (Contains 63 references.) (JLB)
Descriptors: Classification, Database Management Systems, Expert Systems, Information Management
Content Based Text Handling.
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Schwarz, Christoph – Information Processing and Management, 1990
Gives an overview of various linguistic software tools in the field of intelligent text handling that are being developed in Germany utilizing artificial intelligence techniques in the field of natural language processing. Syntactical analysis of documents is described and application areas are discussed. (10 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Content Analysis, Documentation
Design Requirements for Decision Support Systems for RDT&E.
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Stephenson, Robert W.; Stephenson, Matilde K. – Information Processing and Management, 1983
Outlines design requirements for situation description, policy specifications, and decision consequences feedback systems of type that could be used to help manage Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) portfolios for large organizations. Several systems are described, and three additional systems design characteristics are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Decision Making, Man Machine Systems
End-User Information-Seeking in the Energy Field: Implications for End-User Access to DOE/RECON Databases.
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Case, Donald; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1986
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) software research and development project described explores information seeking behavior of end-user energy experts and develops software offering tutorials on front-end use of DOE/RECON databases and active help in performing online searches. Software development is described and results of prototype testing…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Energy, Information Needs
Information Processing, Evaluation, and Utilization: The Role of Academic Libraries in Research and Development (R&D) in Zambia.
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Lundu, Maurice C. – Information Processing and Management, 1985
Analyzes and applies Bettman's information processing theory of consumer choice to information processing, evaluation, and utilization by academic libraries in Zambia to support research and development activities. Certain Zambian cultural and sociopsychological aspects and attitudes that could affect the evaluation and utilization of information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Environmental Influences, Futures (of Society)
The Information Utility Project: A Glimpse into the Library of the Future.
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Slonim, 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