The development of scientific journals in Japan pertinent to chemistry is reviewed, and the current status of abstracting activities in Japan is described. (Author)

A new testing process is described. The design of the test procedure is covered in detail, and the several language processing features incorporated into the SMART system are individually evaluated. (20 references) (Author)

To expand the present inadequate range of controls, reprinting and microfilming of existing indexes, catalogs, and inventories are proposed. The role of automation for control of research resources, including retrospective as well as current materials, is described. (109 references) (Author/NH)

The use of extracts as a substitute for abstracts in information services is explored via a survey and a literature review and guidelines for selecting extract material from documents are given. (30 references) (NH)

An operational, comprehensive, economical method for updating and correcting entries in a computerized bibliographic system is presented. The technique was developed in connection with the East African Agricultural Bibliographic Project at West Virginia University. Data modification operations are discussed as well as the limitations of the method…

A general account is given of the problems, the work of the DOE, the existing schemes; and proposals are put forward for the compilation of a metasystem'' which would be used to control or steer the conventions used for information handling. (27 references) (Author/NH)

Scientists and engineers have solved their wordage and most other information problems through the creation and use of information analysis centers (IAC). IAC's synthesize, analyze, and compress pertinent information so that knowledge transfer remains effective. (Author/NH)

The terse conclusion--a brief statement written by one versed in a field after reading a document--is suggested as one answer to the problems of too much to read and of reading many foreign languages. (26 references) (Author/NH)

Conversion of the Chemical Abstract Service scientific literature data base from Standard Distribution Format to a center-oriented file format, STF, is described. A tape file format is described in which variable length logical records, possibly longer than the blocksize, may be stored safely. (7 references) (Author/NH)

A computer graphics method for determining school bus routes. (RA)

Discusses the close interrelationships between the various cognitive functions of the brain and the possibility of improving memory through the use of mnemonic devices. Bibliography. (LC)

The various applications of the Agricultural System for Storage and Subsequent Selection of Information (ASSASSIN) are outlined and the ways a single package may be used complete, or in part, or with modification are shown. (2 references) (Author/NH)

An edge-notched interlibrary loan application form has been designed for use with a Factfinder" vibratory sorter, for use within an applying library to permit easy processing of applications and overdues. The code spaces also allow collection of statistics on type of library borrowed from and type of material. (Author)