A computer program for synthesizing speech by rule from phonetic data has been modified so that the rules for generating stop consonants depend upon context. Listening tests have shown that this expedient can increase the intelligibility of stop consonants in isolated CV syllables from 68 percent to 92 percent. (Author)

Examines the important developments taking place within the technologies associated with computing and communications, the four elements that will determine the future of computing in the United Kingdom, the problems the United Kingdom must overcome, and the role of government investment. Journal availability: see EA 510 738. (Author/IRT)

Computer security and computer privacy issues are discussed. Among the areas addressed are technical and human security threats, security and privacy issues for information in electronic mail systems, the need for a national commission to examine these issues, and security/privacy issues relevant to colleges and universities. (JN)

The first of a three part series, this review covers the online bibliographic and numeric databases of physics, mathematics, and computer science. Two database directories are mentioned, and a table listing databases, producers, major subjects, and starting dates is appended. Fifteen references are provided. (EJS)

The rapid growth and development of business data processing has created problems: loss of the course to other departments; introductory courses taught toward other disciplines; cooperation with other departments; single versus multiple languages; computer priority for students, administrators, or faculty, and; data processing seen as an…

This paper describes the methodology of computer simulation experimentation in assessing the socilization of political officials in Seattle, Minneapolis, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. (BB)

This communication describes a postgraduate course's initial 13-hour segment used to introduce physicians to computer fundamentals. (Author)

A computer circulation control system provides do-it-yourself charge-outs at Northwestern's library to ease the paperwork burden and maintain management controls. (Author)

The Certificate in Data Education (Basic) examination is designed to certify that successful candidates are academically proficient in those principles and concepts of automation, computing, and data processing (including social and user implications) which are usually taught in basic introductory courses at the college or university level. (CK)

This discussion of the concept of knowledge reports findings about learning, particularly learning styles and strategies, and explores the potentials and limits of new technologies in the library. The library's role as a "convivial tool" which can enlarge the range of each person's competence is noted. Thirty-four references are…