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Peer reviewedSteensland, M. C.; Soukup, K. M. – Electronic Library, 1986
The automation of online order retrieval for Chemical Abstracts Service Document Delivery Service was accomplished by shifting to an order retrieval/dispatch process linked to a Unix network. The Unix-based environment, its terminal emulation, page-break, and user-friendly interface software, and later enhancements are reviewed. Resultant increase…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Information Retrieval, Man Machine Systems
Peer reviewedMoser, Jorge; Christoph, Richard – Information Processing and Management, 1987
This description of the development of expert systems designed to solve management problems focuses on the issue of corporate divestment as an example. Software needs are discussed, and an example of a management expert system for divestment analysis at James Madison University is briefly described. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decision Making, Expert Systems, Investment
Peer reviewedPurvis, Benjamin P.; Root, Jon R. – TechTrends, 1986
Reviews Oregon State University Communication Media Center's experiences in designing, developing, and using a computerized scheduling system to help with the center's operation. Description includes purposes for developing the system, creation of the system using a commercial database management software package, and the five menus used in the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Design, Higher Education
Burleson, Donald K.; Leivano, Rodrigo J. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Describes the use of a decision support system to operate on a database for academic scheduling. Discusses the scheduling environment, database subsystem, dialog subsystem, modeling subsystem, and output formats. (JM)
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Decision Support Systems, Higher Education
St. John, Edward P.; Robinson, Lisa A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1985
The US Department of Education's plan to redesign the systems used to deliver student financial aid--the Integrated Student Aid Delivery System (ISADS) Project--is discussed. Background on the origins of the ISADS project is provided and its broad implications for postsecondary institutions are considered. (MLW)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Federal Aid, Federal Government, Higher Education
Peer reviewedAshford, John – Information Development, 1985
Proposals are made for practical approaches to the design of electronic office systems to provide for the effective storage and retrieval of the documents that they generate. Problems of records management and requirements to be met by the designer of an electronic office system are highlighted. Nineteen references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Peer reviewedVenkatraman, N. – Journal of Management Information Systems, 1986
Derives three guidelines for management information systems (MIS) planning research by illustrating similarities between research streams of MIS planning and organizational strategic planning: recognition of MIS planning levels hierarchy and corresponding hierarchy in MIS planning benefits; specific attention to operationalization of constructs;…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Guidelines, Management Information Systems, Organizations (Groups)
Case, James E.; Quandt, David – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1984
The development of a new automated alumni and donor support system at UCLA is discussed. Elements of project dynamics that are critical to a large systems development project are described. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Alumni, College Planning, Data Processing, Decision Support Systems
Peer reviewedPistorius, J. M.; Smith, J. W. – Electronic Library, 1985
Describes development and implementation of microcomputer system for request handling, recordkeeping, and invoicing at the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information (CSTI) Document Delivery Service of the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Unforeseen advantages of the system are reviewed, including electronic…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Levine, Donald M. – Research Bulletin (Horace Mann-Lincoln Institute), 1976
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Management Systems
Alter, Steven L. – Harvard Business Review, 1976
Based on a study of 56 computerized decision-support systems, discusses the potential value of various decision-support systems, examines the challenges and risks such systems pose to managers, and suggests strategies for meeting those challenges and risks. (JG)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Guidelines
Download full textPowner, David A. – 2002
To address system problems and other management weaknesses, in 1998 Congress created the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) within the Department of Education. This office adopted a new approach to systems integration using middleware (software that can allow an application to access data residing indifferent databases) and Extensible Markup…
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Information Dissemination, Integrated Activities, Student Financial Aid
Cromey, Allison; Hanson, Matthew – 2000
This study examined the general nature of school-based student assessment in a small sample (five elementary and three middle schools and one high school). It relies on descriptive analyses and the presentation of data obtained during site visits. The schools have been separated into those with well-developed student assessment systems and those…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Evaluation
Linn, Robert L. – 2001
Almost every state has in place a state assessment and accountability system. These systems vary greatly in their characteristics but share a common global purpose of improving teaching and learning. Some of the variations in the state systems are discussed and illustrated with examples from selected states. Issues that are critical to the value…
Descriptors: Accountability, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, State Programs
Jansen, Bernard J.; Spink, Amanda; Saracevic, Tefko – 1999
This paper reports on a transaction log analysis of 51,473 queries from 18,113 users of Excite, a major World Wide Web search engine. Approximately 2,500 of these queries were from the use of relevance feedback. Given the high level of research activity and historical success of relevance feedback in assisting users in locating relevant…
Descriptors: Feedback, Information Retrieval, Relevance (Information Retrieval), Search Strategies
