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Peer reviewedCooper, David; Lynch, Michael F. – Information Processing and Management, 1984
Suggests new method of external distribution called tree partitioning that involves use of binary tree to split incoming file into successively smaller partitions for internal sorting. Number of disc accesses during a tree-partitioning sort were calculated in simulation using files extracted from British National Bibliography catalog files. (19…
Descriptors: Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Data Processing
Peer reviewedKassicieh, Suleiman K.; Nowak, John W. – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Discusses importance of academic planning and describes a model-based decision support system for academic units in a university hierarchy. This system integrates macro-level decisions by examining individual departments' budgets to determine future plans. Quantitative techniques for forecasting change are reviewed, including use of spreadsheet…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Budgeting, Computer Simulation, Databases
Peer reviewedBirk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discussed are seven computer programs: (1) a computer graphics experiment for organic chemistry laboratory; (2) a gel filtration simulation; (3) judging spelling correctness; (4) interfacing the TLC548 ADC; (5) a digitizing circuit for the Apple II game port; (6) a chemical information base; and (7) an IBM PC article database. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Graphics
