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Structure and function in retrieval languages
B.C. VickeryThe purpose of this paper is to summarize the varied structural characteristics which may be present in retrieval languages.
Structure and function in retrieval
Alan GilchristThis paper forms part of the series “60 years of the best in information research”, marking the 60th anniversary of the Journal of Documentation. It aims to review the influence…
Journal citation identity and journal citation image: a portrait of the Journal of Documentation
Ellen Nebelong‐Bonnevie, Tove Faber FrandsenThe purpose of this paper is to propose a multiple set of journal evaluation indicators using methods and theories from author analysis. Among those are the journal citation…
Diffusion factors
Tove Faber Frandsen, Ronald Rousseau, Ian RowlandsThe purpose of this paper is to clarify earlier work on journal diffusion metrics. Classical journal indicators such as the Garfield impact factor do not measure the breadth of…
The information environment of women in Nigeria's public service
Iyabo MabawonkuWomen constitute a significant proportion of the Nigerian public servants. They have varied job related information needs and possess some information seeking behaviour. The study…
Associating social constructionism and extended cognition in information studies
George Adam HollandTo develop a unified research framework that synthesizes similarities between cognitive science and information studies, particularly language. This framework is proposed and…
Knowledge management issues in knowledge‐intensive SMEs
Miguel Baptista Nunes, Fenio Annansingh, Barry Eaglestone, Richard WakefieldThe purpose of this paper is to present a study of knowledge management understanding and usage in small and medium knowledge‐intensive enterprises.
Incorporating a virtual union catalogue into the wider information environment through the application of middleware: Interoperability issues in cross‐database access
Shirley Cousins, Ashley SandersTo explore the use of middleware to provide access to a virtual catalogue via Z39.50, allowing its integration with other services. To consider issues arising from the…
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