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Krejci, Frantisek – Information Processing and Management, 1986
HIT methodology for conceptual data structure design is briefly described and exemplified. Main features of the methodology are the natural formalism of the description of conceptual schema, and an easy-to-understand graphical way of communication between both the designer and individual experts substituting future users. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Design Requirements, Diagrams, Models

Simmons, Robert F. – Information Processing and Management, 1987
Describes a prototype natural language text knowledge system (TKS) that was used to organize 50 pages of a handbook on artificial intelligence as an inferential knowledge base with natural language query and command capabilities. Representation of text, database navigation, query systems, discourse structuring, and future research needs are…
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Databases, Discourse Analysis, Expert Systems

Macleod, Ian A.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1987
Discussion of the need for distributed information retrieval systems focuses on a model system, Fulcrum FUL/Text. Differences from distributed database management systems are described; system design is discussed; implementation requirements are explained including remote operation calls (ROC's); and a prototype simulation model based on FUL/Text…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems

Wisniewski, Janusz L. – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Discussion of a new method of index term dictionary compression in an inverted-file-oriented database highlights a technique of word coding, which generates short fixed-length codes obtained from the index terms themselves by analysis of monogram and bigram statistical distributions. Substantial savings in communication channel utilization are…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Database Management Systems, Databases, Information Retrieval

Balasubramanian, V.; Bhattacharyya, Swati – Information Processing and Management, 1986
This description of the design of an online library acquisition system highlights the use of database management systems in developing information retrieval systems, and software requirements for the hierarchical menu-driven operation. A conceptual view of the database is included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval, Library Acquisition

Restorick, F. Mark – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Examines novel computer filing systems which have particular application to office information storage and retrieval requirements. A variety of filing systems and their major characteristics are reviewed, ranging from network-based file servers to digital image storage and retrieval systems. Desirable characteristics of a modern electronic office…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Comparative Analysis, Database Management Systems, Databases

Burgess, Clifford; Swigger, Kathleen – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Describes the design of a database interface for infrequent users of computers which consists of a graphical display of a model of a database and a natural language query language. This interface was designed for and tested with physicians at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Database Management Systems, Display Systems, Information Retrieval

Morrissey, J. M.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Proposes a "Model of Querying" for users of office filing facilities and discusses its motivation, aspects, attributes, and advantages. A review of current information systems and attempts to combine information retrieval, artificial intelligence, and database management techniques leads to conclusion that no resultant system is adequate…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Comparative Analysis, Database Management Systems, Databases