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A Conceptual Model for Storage and Retrieval of Short Scientific Texts.
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Chen, Zhengxin – Information Processing and Management, 1993
Describes a conceptual model for integrating short scientific texts, which extends classical text storage and retrieval. A brief comparison with related approaches such as case-based reasoning and classification-based reasoning is also provided. (13 references) (Author/KRN)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Comparative Analysis, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval
Compression of Index Term Dictionary in an Inverted-File-Oriented Database: Some Effective Algorithms.
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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
Database Structure and System Design of an Online Acquisition System.
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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
Machine-Aided Indexing at NASA.
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Silvester, June P.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1994
Describes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lexical Dictionary (NLD), a machine-aided indexing system used online at the NASA Center for AeroSpace Information (CASI). The functions of NLD system components are described in detail, and production and quality benefits resulting from machine-aided indexing at CASI are…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Database Management Systems, Dictionaries, Evaluation
Novel Filing Systems Applicable to an Automated Office: A State-of-the-Art Study.
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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
Exploiting Captions in Retrieval of Multimedia Data.
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Rowe, Neil C.; Guglielmo, Eugene J. – Information Processing and Management, 1993
Discusses the use of natural language processing to help organize multimedia data. The MARIE system, which uses captions to embody the classificatory information and heuristic advice necessary to search a database of photographs, is explained. Advantages include improved speed of access and the ability for improved user interaction. (Contains 21…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Captions, Database Design, Database Management Systems
Cataloging Digital Geographic Data in the Information Infrastructure: A Literature and Technology Review.
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Frank, Steven – Information Processing and Management, 1994
Looks at some of the problems of finding digital geographic data in the electronic information infrastructure. Discusses the literature describing trends in organizing information resources in an electronic environment, including spatial information cataloging systems; the paper-based system from which they arose; and new Internet finding tools.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems