Evaluation of user interface designs for information retrieval systems: a computer-based experiment

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 125-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Jen-Hwa Hu ◽  
Pai-Chun Ma ◽  
Patrick Y.K Chau
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
User Interface ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
Information Retrieval Systems ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Interface Designs

Data Organization

1977 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce M. Durding ◽  
Curtis A. Becker ◽  
John D. Gould
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Semantic Relations ◽  
Data Organization ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
Information Retrieval Systems ◽  
Computer Based

Three experiments investigated how people organize data. Subjects were given sets of 15-20 words and asked to organize them on paper. Each word set had a pre-defined organization (hierarchy, network, lists, table) based on the semantic relations among the words. Experiment 1 showed that college students have all these organizational structures available for use. They organized most word sets on the basis of the semantic relations inherent in them. Whereas most subjects used “appropriate” organizations (those that most easily preserved the relations), a few subjects organized nearly all word sets into lists. Experiment 2 showed that subjects can efficiently fit the word sets into “skeletons” that were explicitly designed to maintain all the semantic relations among the words. Experiment 3 showed that subjects have difficulty in preserving the relations among the words when they were required to organize them into inappropriate structures. These results are evaluated relative to the use of computer-based information retrieval systems.

Bibliographic Databases in Tribology

1985 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Fries ◽  
F. E. Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Complete Coverage ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
Scientific And Technical Information ◽  
Information Retrieval Systems ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Available Information

It is important that the modern-day researcher and engineer stay abreast of technology in his field, but this task is made very difficult by the recent flood of scientific and technical information. Coping with the information explosion requires the use of computerized information systems. This paper reviews computer-based information retrieval systems in engineering and focuses specifically on databases of literature and information relevant to tribologists and lubrication engineers. These databases are listed and their characteristics are discussed. Results of a sample computer-based literature search are included. It is shown that no single database has complete coverage of all aspects of tribology and that several databases should be searched to get all available information on a subject.

Implementing the basic functions of free text information retrieval using binary relationships

1983 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 165-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.N. Teskey
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
User Interface ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
General Information ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
Information Retrieval Systems ◽  
Relationship Model ◽  
Text Information ◽  
Text Information Retrieval

In this paper the existing functions of, and a number of future requirements for, information retrieval systems are dis cussed. Two basic requirements for free text information retri eval systems have been identified; one for a more general information modelling language and the other for a simple user interface for complex ad-hoc queries. The paper describes some existing and proposed hardware and software methods for implementing free text information retrieval systems. Emphasis is placed on methods of improving the functionality of the system rather than on methods of increasing the performance. It is suggested that considerable improvements can be achieved by a more imaginative use of existing hardware, though it is realised that special purpose architectures will play an increas ingly important role in information systems. The paper con cludes with a design for a new information retrieval system based on the use of the Binary Relationship Model for infor mation storage and retrieval, and an interactive graphical dis play for the user interface.

Towards a Computer-Based Information Retrieval Systems Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 411-414 ◽  
pp. 82-85
Author(s):  
Anthony Subasic ◽  
Estelle Perrin ◽  
Frederic Danesi
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Human Interface ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
Information Retrieval Systems ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Interaction Approach

This paper presents the first definition of a methodology to analyze, design and evaluate information retrieval systems. We do not address the search engines themselves, but we discuss the computer human interaction implied. We show the need to introduce the user point-of-view in each interaction, and demonstrate the usage of trade oriented knowledge. We argue that, despite the inherent quality of the search engine, the human interface should be considered as the critical part of any system. Information Search Processes must evolve to include a computer-human interaction approach.

Navigational Tools in Hypertext Information Retrieval Frames and an Expandable Table of Contents

2003 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rawiwan Tenissara
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
User Interface ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
User Performance ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
Information Retrieval Systems ◽  
On Line

Difficulties with navigation are common in hypertext documents. Many studies have examined techniques and design strategies to find the proper structure of a hyperdocument whereas others have investigated navigational tools such as overview diagrams, maps, menus, and/or tables of contents that help users navigate through complex hyperdocuments. This study has investigated the effects of table of contents and frames as user interface on user performance and user satisfaction. The result suggests several guidelines for designing complex hypertext information retrieval systems and creating on-line documentation.

scholarly journals ASSESSING REPOSITORY TECHNOLOGY: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

1992 ◽  
Vol 02 (03) ◽  
pp. 467-481
Author(s):  
DAVID EICHMANN
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
User Interface ◽  
Software Reuse ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
General Context ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
Sample Information ◽  
Information Retrieval Systems

Three sample information retrieval systems, archie, autoLib, and WAIS, are compared as to their expressiveness and usefulness — first, in the general context of information retrieval, and then as prospective software reuse repositories. While the representational capabilities of these systems are limited, they provide a useful foundation for future repository efforts, particularly from the perspective of repository distribution and coherent user interface design.

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