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Making Better KWOC Indexes Even Better.
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Elvin, P. J. – Electronic Library, 1986
Discusses shortcomings of a computer program previously described (Electronic Library, April 1985) to create Keyword Out of Context (KWOC) indexes. Program modifications are described which allow indexers to edit terms as the index is being compiled so term consistency is achieved and language conventions are observed. Examples are presented. (MBR)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Software, Editing, Flow Charts
The Production of Printed Subject Indexes by Microcomputer.
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Guy, R. F.; Cairnes, T. P. – Electronic Library, 1985
Makes a case for the production of printed subject indexes and describes the MICROSPI package, which allows the production of NEPHIS (NEsted PHrase Indexing System) and KWAC (Key Word And Context) indexes on a microcomputer. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Software, Field Tests, Indexes
Automatic Indexing in the Science and Social Science Citation Index CD-ROM.
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Cawkell, A. E. – Electronic Library, 1989
Describes an examination of the effectiveness of retrieving and ranking records from citation indexes based on the number of references in common with an identified and relevant record. It is concluded that this retrieval method is potentially useful, especially in those searches backward and forward in time that are enabled by the design of…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Bibliographic Coupling, Citation Analysis, Citation Indexes
Software for Information Storage and Retrieval Tested, Evaluated and Compared. Part IV--Indexing and Full Text Retrieval Programs.
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Sieverts, Eric G.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1992
The fourth in a series of articles on the evaluation of microcomputer software for information storage and retrieval, conducted by the Netherlands Association of Users of Online Information Systems (VOGIN), presents test results for six indexing and full-text retrieval programs--Ask-It, KAware, Texplore, TextMaster, WordCruncher, and ZYindex. (13…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation