Unitized Data System: A New Formalism for Encoding and Presenting Data from the Scientific Research Literature.

Fan, David P.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ447449

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Publication Date: 1992

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Unitized Data System: A New Formalism for Encoding and Presenting Data from the Scientific Research Literature.

Fan, David P.; And Others

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v43 n5 p371-83 Jun 1992

Describes a unitized data system for a scientific database that stores descriptions of individual experimental steps as separate text-based subunits together with appropriate linking signals. Conversion of graphics into searchable text, use of natural language, and cost effectiveness are discussed. An example using a biology research paper is provided. (16 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Graphs, Information Retrieval, Scientific and Technical Information, Scientific Research, Search Strategies, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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