Text information management systems

Text Information Management Information Dimensions System (TIMS)... 

Since large quantities of data are generated quickly, data must be efficiently interpreted and reported in a facile manner that will support rapid decisions [64], Data is formatted, reformatted, sorted, and filtered with a laboratory information management system (LIMS) or a process that involves the assembly and export of a text-based file (i.e., Microsoft Excel). The database is queried to provide the exact data that is needed for a specific report format. 

Table 1-2 shows the hierarchy according to tier level for related recommendations. Numerous other observations and suggestions are discussed throughout the general text of the report. The report also includes a detailed assessment of information management systems, including physical facilities, software, and system development processes. 

The results are imported into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) as a text file. The LIMS system is programmed with the cutoff values (Table 2) for each drug and LIMS converts the quantitative results to qualitative reports (positive/negative) (see Note 5). The quantitative data is stored in LIMS for future reference. 

BASIS - Text management system, hardware supported IBM mainframe, DEC VAX, etc., available from Information Dimensions, Inc., 655 Metro Place, Dublin, OH43017, U.S.A. 

Developed over the last several years at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and class-tested by thousands of students, OWL is a fuUy customizable and flexible web-based homework system and assessment tool with course management. With both numerical and chemical parameterization and usefid, specific feedback built right in, OWL produces more than 100,000 general chemistry questions correlated with this text. The OWL system also features a database of simulations and guided tutorials. Instructors can customize the OWL program, use the grade book feamre, and generate multiple reports to measure as much or as Htde information based upon each student s performance. OWL is currently available for faculty and smdents in North America only. 

The Madison Group and its European partner, M-Base, have developed, based on years of research and experience with material data systems, the concepts and software for the management of such application databases. This application database is searchable by part and application. Capability for general component information, multiple classifications, images and text and links to material properties is included. 

Computer applications allow for defining and managing several important nonclinical data types that are managed by the system itself. Such data are referred to as metadata or control data. These are information such as domain-specific descriptions, application conditions, parameters, and methods in a repository. Control data fields can be part of the data collection forms or in system-defined tables. Some of these control fields include electronic signatures, form status, transmission date, transmission number, field completed, and memo fields (large text format). The database contains tables for reference ranges, visit schedule, form schedule, labels, and drug codes. 

Algorithm development in the areas of computer editing, data base management, sorting, computer-based composition, and text searching have been critical to the overall development of computer-based primary and secondary publications systems and text search services. Results of these developments are illustrated in the computer-based information system used at Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) [ 1]. Lynch [2J describes principles and techniques for the computer-based information services and... 

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