The need to develop a comprehensive network to pull together all existing technologies into a comprehensive knowledge base is promoted. (MP)

Details the characteristics, uses, requirements, and workings of automated geographic information systems which maintain, analyze, and display computer-compatible maps. The future of such systems is also discussed. (FM)

The problem of modeling information systems is studied with a focus on predictability. Syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic criteria are discussed, and 11 references are cited. (Author/BK)

Proposes objectives and information requirements for the design of a Department of Defense planning information system for Training and Personnel Technology RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation). (Author)

Highlights the advantages of using holography for information storage, character recognition, file security systems, and other applications. (FM)

An analysis is made of the relationship between computers, management and trans-national corporations, followed by an examination of the influence of information systems on organization and how they function. (Author/BB)

Research on colleges participating in the Exxon Education Foundation sponsored Resource Allocation Management Program indicates that use of management in formation systems helped colleges reduce costs by providing reliable data and the ability to predict alternative consequences of decisions. (IRT)

Expands on existing concepts and notions regarding hypertext-based information retrieval. Topics include document characterization; characterization networks; query by navigation; navigation networks; and adding new links to the characterization networks with information about semantic relations. (LRW)

Explores the relationship between the determinants of computer user expectations and user satisfaction. Results indicate that users whose expectations are set by sources internal to the organization are significantly more satisfied with their information systems (IS), and highlights the need for IS staff to communicate realistic expectations to…

Comparison of the performance of two information systems development teams similar in demographics and cognitive ability revealed that significant differences in personality type, as measured by the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, determined performance differences. Better performance was influenced by balance of types, good match between…

Identifies characteristics of a flexible information system, using UniverSIS--a student information system developed at the University of Cincinnati--to illustrate principles of flexible design. Benefits include increased business control over system behavior, reuse of system solutions, and reduced involvement of technical staff as business…

Explains the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) Protocol for Metadata Harvesting and its impact on digital libraries and information retrieval by transferring metadata from one server to another in a network of information systems. Highlights include data providers; service providers; value-added services; Dublin Core metadata; data transfer;…

Investigates the performance of a character-based Chinese text retrieval scheme in which monogram keys and bigram keys are encoded into document signatures. Tests and verifies the theoretical predictions of the optimal weight assignments and the minimal false hit rate in experiments using a real Chinese corpus for disyllabic queries of different…

Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) is the process of establishing a program for implementation and use of information systems in ways that will optimize effectiveness of information resources and use them to support the objectives of the organization. Basic steps in SISP methodology are outlined. (JKP)