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Peer reviewedMartin, T. Patrick; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1990
Describes a model for the workload of a full text retrieval system and of a simulation model for a version of an existing system called Full/Text. The effectiveness of various data caching strategies using the 2 models are explored, and the impact of various parameters on the strategies are evaluated. (13 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Simulation, Documentation, Full Text Databases
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
