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Minker, Jack; And Others – 1972
The Maryland Refutation Proof Procedure System (MRPPS) is an interactive experimental system intended for studying deductive search methods. Although the work is oriented towards question-answering, MRPPS provides a general problem solving capability. There are three major components within MRPPS. These are: (1) an inference system, (2) a search…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Deduction, Experimental Programs
Bair, James H. – 1974
The Augmented Human Intellect (AHI) system is a computer-based system designed to store, structure, and retrieve textual information in a way congruent with the characteristics of the individual. It provides for the hierarchical ordering of information and for the manipulation of text through a system of cross-referencing, modification, and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Computers, Experimental Programs, Human Factors Engineering
Eisenberg, Michael – 1983
This paper reviews the current extent of, research into, and future expectations for the use of online bibliographic retrieval systems by untrained end users rather than by trained search intermediaries. Six sections cover: (1) studies of direct end user searching, done primarily with students or persons in highly technical fields; (2) problems to…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Programs, Experimental Programs, Information Retrieval
Duncan, Elizabeth; McAleese, Ray – 1982
Discusses SOUCIT, a suite of programs designed by the Computer Unit of Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology in association with the Scottish Education Department Qualified Indexing Project to create a database of references to educational technological literature and link them in a meaningful way through qualified citation. The structure of the…
Descriptors: Authors, Citation Indexes, Citations (References), Databases
Avram, Henriette D. – 1975
The Library of Congress presents the history of its Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) system. Descriptions of MARC pilot projects and distribution services are followed by a discussion of several conversion projects undertaken by libraries in order to implement MARC. Then MARC's influence on standardization of formats for information interchange,…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Coupling, Cataloging, Data Processing, Databases
Ewald, William R., Jr. – 1973
The use of graphics (maps, charts, diagrams, renderings, photographs) for regional policy formulation and decision making is discussed at length. The report identifies the capabilities of a number of tools for analysis/synthesis/communication, especially computer assisted graphics to assist in community self-education and the management of change.…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Decision Making, Electromechanical Aids, Experimental Programs