This paper discusses the encoding and decoding of a Wiswesser Line Notation (WLN) with exactness suitable for a computer, and is an outgrowth of a computer program now in operation at NIH which automatically encodes and decodes WLN. (5 references) (Author/NH)

Briefly describes and discusses some of the emerging interactive, computerized information systems designed for the population at large. Developments mentioned include precoordination of indexes and videotex systems. (Author/JD)

Describes a study that investigated whether similar or different navigational profiles emerge for younger readers of hypertext documents. Results indicated that both adult and adolescent readers use the same navigational profiles, but differences are linked to the level of exposure to a given domain rather than experience in navigating computer…

Discusses the need for businesses to have a disaster recovery plan (DRP) to survive any type of disaster that affects an information system; for example natural disasters, inadvertent errors, or deliberate actions. A five-step guideline is suggested for developing and implementing a DRP. (Author/LRW)

Explains distinctions between three meanings of "information"--information-as-process, information-as-knowledge, and information-as-thing--and discusses what things are informative. Types of information are discussed, including data, texts and documents, objects, and events; copies of information and representations are considered; and…

Discusses Noetica, a tool that uses a semantic network for structuring knowledge about concepts and the relationships between them. It differs from typical information systems in that the knowledge it represents is abstract, highly connected, and includes metaknowledge. Class hierarchy, visualization, and query tools are also discussed.…

Entrepreneurial education is the process of providing individuals with the ability to recognise commercial opportunities and the insight, self-esteem, knowledge and skills to act on them. It includes instruction in opportunity recognition, commercialising a concept, marshalling resources in the face of risk, and initiating a business venture. It…

What happens when teams from 57 cities building afterschool systems gather to discuss two key system responsibilities--improving afterschool programs and using data for informed decision-making? Lots of rich discussion. This report covers a national afterschool conference held in February 2013. It details what mayors, program providers, system…

An effective school requires an effective leader, but great principals rarely just happen. They are cultivated. This Wallace Perspective draws on a decade of foundation research and work in school leadership to show how urban school districts can play a major role in ensuring they have principals who can boost teaching and learning in troubled…

This paper explores the idea of perceived value of educational hypermedia by extending prior research in advertising and information systems. It proposes that the value of a course support site comes from both its information content and users' experience when they visit the site. The cognitive antecedents of a site's perceived value include…

Cloud computing is a growing field, addressing the market need for access to computing resources to meet organizational computing requirements. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the factors that influence an organization in their decision whether to adopt cloud computing as a part of their strategic information technology planning.…

MentorLinks, part of the Advancing Technological Education program supported by the National Science Foundation and administered by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), provides technical assistance and networking opportunities to improve community college programs that prepare technicians in the science, technology, engineering,…

With widespread adoption of computer-based distance education as a mission-critical component of the institution's educational program, the need for evaluation has emerged. In this research, we aim to expand on the systems approach by offering a model for evaluation based on socio-technical systems theory addressing a stated need in the literature…

This article aims to investigate the academic performance (measured by quality points) of the business students in quantitative courses. It also explores the impact of a number of factors on the academic performance of business students in these courses. A random sample of 750 third- and fourth-level business students at the United Arab Emirates…