The Five-Axiom Theory of Indexing and Information Supply.

Fugmann, Robert

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Five-Axiom Theory of Indexing and Information Supply.

Fugmann, Robert

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v36 n2 p116-29 Mar 1985

Reports on axiomatic approach to systems design that has emanated from documentation work in field of chemistry and closely related disciplines. It is based on five axioms: definability, order, sufficient degree of order, representational predictability, and representational fidelity. Mandatory indexing is discussed; a glossary is appended. (106 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Indexing, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Systems, Relevance (Information Retrieval), Subject Index Terms, Systems Development, Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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