Existing methods for coding chemical compounds are discussed and evaluated as to their suitability for documentation of chemical reactions, a new classification for chemical reactions is presented, and possibilities of automatic encoding are studied. (24 references) (Author)

Classification is interpreted so as to incorporate all attempts at the imposition of order upon our observations of the universe. In this article, the fundamental bases of classification are examined: in particular the alien notions of mutual exclusivity and the use of inflexible structures to mirror a dynamic universe. (26 references) (Author/KE)

The author gives the reader a detailed analysis of metaphor. He classifies them in four distinct groups and gives many examples to prove his point. (MR)

This article completes a 2-part discussion of terminology describing office practices-57 principal verbs and 162 synonyms. Implications for curriculum scope and content are discussed. (CH)

This article is a bold attempt at delineation of the perceptual-motor domain and a taxonomy of perception that uses the well known cognitive and affective domain taxonomies as models." (Editor)

Indicates that Kemler raises a number of important issues needing resolution before the understanding of infant categorization is complete, but claims Kemler misunderstands both the goals of the Husaim and Cohen experiment and the extent to which the goals were met. (Author/RH)

Follows up an August 1978 article on the cataloging of slides using color photocopying, and presents unsolicited reactions to that article from librarians who were interested in the slide system developed for use in the C-E Refractories Research and Development Library. Twelve references are listed. (FM)

Presents typology of main areas of language contact in Nigeria and diagrams those requiring translation in public domains. (BK)

Outlines a methodology for standardizing word lists of subject- related fields using a macrothesaurus which provides basic classification structure and terminology for the subject at large and which adapts to the specific needs of its subfields. The example of the Cancer Information Thesaurus (CIT) is detailed. Six references are listed. (FM)

Traces history of Jewish languages and interlinguistics through non-Jewish languages with which Jews came into contact. Proposes a typology of Jewish language phenomena, formulates research tasks in comparative Jewish interlinguistics and assesses contribution of Jewish language study to general linguistics. (Author/BK)

Briefly profiles six librarians who have played major roles in the history of cataloging: Antonio Panizzi, Charles Ammi Cutter, Seymour Lubetzky, Henry Evelyn Bliss, Grace Osgood Kelley, and Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan. (FM)