
Advances in Information Systems Science
Volume 5
Julius T. Tou(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
Published on 30. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIV, 343 pages
978-1-4615-8248-9 (ISBN)
Description
This volume, the fifth of a continuing series on information systems science, covers four timely topics which are in the mainstream of this field. In each chapter, an attempt is made to familiarize the reader with basic background information on the advances discussed, so that this volume may be used independently or in conjunction with the previous volumes. The emphasis in this volume is focused upon data organization and access methods, software for on-line minicomputer applications, advances in micropro graming, and gramm ars and recognizers for formal and natural languages. In Chapter 1, P. C. Patton presents a tutorial survey of data organiza tion and access methods which play a central role in information system design. Research in information processing has been shifted from numerical data processing to nonnumerical information handling. In the latter case, the information is carried not only by the data but also by the structure and organization of the data base. In this chapter, the author provides the reader with a comprehensive review of various data structures, including linear lists, array structures, tree structures, and multilinked structures. He also discusses the important problem of data-base design and management. This chapter concludes with several examples of information handling systems such as a matrix interpretive system, a generalized information management system, and a criminal justice information system. The rapid reduction in cost and great increase in capability of the mini computer have made it an attractive machine for information systems.
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Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1974
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
XIV, 343 p.
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4615-8248-9 (9781461582489)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4615-8246-5
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Content
1 Data Organization and Access Methods.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Linear Lists and Processes.- 2.1. Linear List Structures.- 2.2. Storage Representation of Linear List Structures.- 2.3. Computer Storage of Linked Lists.- 2.4. List Processing Languages.- 3. Array Structures.- 4. Tree Structures.- 5. Multilinked Structures.- 6. Data Base Design and Management.- 7. Some Information Handling Systems.- 8. Summary and Conclusions.- 2 Design of Software for On-Line Minicomputer Applications.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Keys to Minicomputer Software Organization.- 3. Minicomputer Applications and Their Software Requirements.- References.- 3 A Survey of the Status of Microprogramming.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Evolution of Microprogramming.- 3. Architectural Variations in Current Microprogrammed Systems.- 4. Emulation.- 5. Microprogrammed Implementation of Key Operating System and Language Translation Primitives.- 6. Microdiagnostics.- 7. Microprogrammed Implementation of New I/O and Memory Devices.- 8. Strategies for Microprogram Optimization.- 9. Applications of Microprogramming.- 10. Problem Areas and Future Prospects.- 11. Conclusions.- References.- 4 Some Grammars and Recognizers for Formal and Natural Languages.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Grammars and Languages.- 3. Recognizers and Acceptor Automata.- 4. Transformational Grammar.- 5. Applications in Information Science.- 6. Summary and Conclusions.- References.