Information Retrieval List Digest 066 (June 3, 1991) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/irld/irld-066 ========================================================================= Date: Mon, 3 Jun 91 15:17:38 PST Reply-To: Information Retrieval List Sender: Information Retrieval List From: IRLIST Subject: IRLIST Digest, Vol. VIII, No. 23, Issue 66 IRLIST Digest June 3, 1991 Volume VIII, Number 23 Issue 66 ********************************************************** I. NOTICES A. Meeting Announcements/Calls for Papers 1. 2nd Call: Computing & Value Conference, New Haven, CT, August 12-16, 1991 2. 4th Int'l. Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Cancun, Mexico, November 13-15, 1991 B. Publications 1. New Journal: Electronic Networking: Research, Applications, & Policy C. Miscellaneous 1. Publicity of IR II. QUERIES B. Requests for Information 1. UI Design 2. Content Addressable Memories for IR 3. Using AI to Filter Electronic Mail ********************************************************** I. NOTICES I.A.1. Fr: Walter Maner Re: 2nd Call, Computing & Values Conference, August 12-16, 1991 The National Conference on Computing and Values will convene August 12-16, 1991, in New Haven, CT. N C C V / 91 is a project of the National Science Foundation and the Research Center on Computing and Society. Specific themes (tracks) include - Computer Privacy & Confidentiality - Computer Security & Crime - Ownership of Software & Intellectual Property - Equity & Access to Computing Resources - Teaching Computing & Values - Policy Issues in the Campus Computing Environment The workshop structure of the conference limits participation to approximately 400 registrants, but space *IS* still available at this time (mid-May). Confirmed speakers include Ronald E. Anderson, Daniel Appleman, John Perry Barlow, Tora Bikson, Della Bonnette, Leslie Burkholder, Terrell Ward Bynum, David Carey, Jacques N. Catudal, Gary Chapman, Marvin Croy, Charles E. M. Dunlop, Batya Friedman, Donald Gotterbarn, Barbara Heinisch, Deborah Johnson, Mitch Kapor, John Ladd, Marianne LaFrance, Ann-Marie Lancaster, Doris Lidtke, Walter Maner, Diane Martin, Keith Miller, James H. Moor, William Hugh Murray, Peter Neumann, George Nicholson, Helen Nissenbaum, Judith Perolle, Amy Rubin, Sanford Sherizen, John Snapper, Richard Stallman, T. C. Ting, Willis Ware, Terry Winograd, and Richard A. Wright. The registration fee is low ($175) and deeply discounted air fares are available into New Haven. To request a registration packet, please send your name, your email AND paper mail addresses to ... BITNet MANER@BGSUOPIE.BITNET InterNet maner@andy.bgsu.edu (129.1.1.2) or, by fax ... (419) 372-8061 or, by phone ... (419) 372-8719 (answering machine) (419) 372-2337 (secretary) or, by regular mail ... Professor Walter Maner Dept. of Computer Science Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403 USA With best wishes, With best wishes, Terrell Ward Bynum and Walter Maner, Conference Co-chairs ********** I.A.2. Fr: Centro de Inteligencia Artificial (ITESM) Re: International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Fourth International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence November 13-15, 1991 Cancun, Mexico The Symposium is sponsored by the ITESM (Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey) and supported by the IJCAII, in cooperation with the AAAI,the Canadian Society for Computational Studies of Intelligence, the IAKE, the Sociedad Mexicana de IA and IBM of Mexico. PROGRAM: It consists of tutorials, expert systems conferences and the technical program. Tutorials: Two seminars on relevant ES topics. Instructors: Daniel E. O'Leary, USC "Verification and Validation Techniques for ES"; Janet Aikins, Aion Corp, "Object Oriented Programming and ES" FEES: $150.00 + Tx (15%) USD each. (Half Day) Nov. 13 Expert Systems Conferences: Set of lectures about ES applications.Invite speakers: Jay Liebowitz, GWU, "Expert System Life Cycle"; Robert Moore, Gensym, "Real Tim Expert Systems". FEES: $95.00 + TX (15%) USD each. (Half Day) Nov. 13 Discussion panel: AI Technology Transfer. Technical program: It consists of invited papers and selected papers from the "call for papers" invitation. (Aprox. 130 papers were received). Invited speakers: John McCarthy, Raymond Reiter, Saul Amarel, Adolfo Guzman. FEES: $250.00 + Tx(15%). Nov. 14-15 Formal Dinner: $35 USD + Tx(15%). Nov. 14 ROOM RESERVATION: Call Centro de Inteligencia Artificial or Sheraton CanCun Resort & Towers and mention that you are attending the ISAI. The Sheraton Cancun is a 5-diamond hotel situated directly on a half mile stretch of white powder beach of Mexico's Caribbean Sea. Phone: (988) 3-1988. Fax (988) 5-0202. RATE: $65 + TX(15%) per night (single or double room). Reservations can be made using a credit card number. SIIA REGISTRATION: Send personal check payable to "ITESM" to "Centro de Inteligencia Artificial, attention: Leticia Rodriguez, Sucursal de Correos "J", C.P. 64849 Monterrey, N.L. Mexico " INFORMATION: Centro de Inteligencia Artificial, Phone. (83) 58-2000 ext. 5132, Fax (83) 58-2000 ask ext. 5143 or (83) 58-1400 dial ext. 5143. Net address: isai at tecmtyvm.bitnet, isai at tecmtyvm.mty.itesm.mx. Address: shown above. The ISAI Publicity Committee ********** I.B.1. Fr: Joe Ryan Re: New Journal: Electronic Networking: Research, Applications, & Policy Meckler Publishing announces a new journal: Electronic Networking: Research, Applications and Policies (formerly advertised as Research Networking and Information Systems), edited by Charles R. McClure with Associate Editors: Ann Bishop and Philip Doty and Resource Review Editor: Joe Ryan. This cross-disciplinary journal will provide coverage of an evolving area of information technology and communication: the rapidly growing use of telecommunications networks to provide information services and products. The journal will publish papers that report research findings related to electronic networks, that identify and assess policy issues related to networking and that describe current and potential applications of electronic networking. The purpose of the journal is to describe, evaluate, and foster understanding of the role and applications of electronic networks. Moreover, the journal intends to promote and encourage the successful use of electronic networks. The journal will be of interest to network users, managers, and policy makers in the academic, computer, communication, library, and government communities. Volume I will consist of two issues published in 1991; volume II and future volumes will be issued quarterly. Initially the journal will appear in paper format. The editors and publisher are exploring options to move into an electronic format at a future date. The editors welcome contributions on topics related to electronic networks such as: o Uses and impacts of electronic networks in research and education o Managerial and organizational concerns o Standards o Technical considerations in the design and operation of networks o Public and private sector roles and responsibilities in network development o Social and behavioral factors affecting the use and effectiveness of networks o The development of the National Education and Research Network (NREN) o Infrastructures needed to support electronic networking o Policy issues at the national, regional, state, and institutional levels affecting the use and development of electronic networks. Types of contributions may range from reports on research, assessments of policies and applications, or opinion essays. Papers will be reviewed by an Editorial Board and external experts as appropriate. A Resource Review section will critically evaluate the latest books journals, reports and networked information of interest to our readers. Prospective contributors to the journal should contact Charles R. McClure, Editor, (CMMCLURE@suvm.acs.syr.edu) Ann Bishop, Associate Editor, (A71BISHO@suvm.acs.syr.edu); Philip Doty, Associate Editor, (P71DOTYX@suvm.acs.syr.edu); or Joe Ryan, Resource Review Editor, (JORYAN@suvm.acs.syr.edu); at the School of Information Studies, Syracuse University 4-206 Center for Science & Technology, Syracuse NY, 13244-4100; Phone: (315) 443-2911; Fax: (315) 443-5806 for additional information and guidelines for the submission of manuscripts. Members of the editorial board include: Martin Dillon, Director of Research, OCLC Pamela Q. J. Andre, National Agriculture Library Susan Estrada, Executive Director, CERFnet Brian Kahin, Science Technology and Public Policy Program, Harvard University Michael McGill, Ameritech Information Systems Tracy LaQuey Parker, Computation Center, University of Texas Carol Parkhurst, Asst. Univ. Librarian, University of Nevada, Reno Reno Henry H. Perritt, Jr., Professor of Law, Villanova University Fred W. Weingarten, Executive Director, Computing Research Assoc. Pat Molholt, Acting Dir., Resesselaer Polytechnic Inst. Library The board, McClure, Bishop, Doty, and Ryan have been involved in research efforts related to national electronic networking. They have published widely on topics related to electronic networks and frequently speak on the topic at various professional meetings. ********** I.C.1. Fr: Edward A. Fox Re: Please help with publicity of IR!!! Hi! As Publicity Chair for SIGIR '91 (13-16 October 1991, held at the University of Chicago) I would like to maximize publicity for the conference at minimum cost. Please: * send me names of journals or magazines you read where publicity might be appropriate * send me names of societies or other organizations you are involved in that might post a notice or include this and similar events in their Calendars * let me know if you have any suggestions or would like to have extra copies of announcements to help with the publicity effort In this year of numerous events regarding multimedia, text retrieval, and various other activities of interest to IR-L readers and SIGIR members, I hope we can get the word out and significantly expand the readership/member base. Thank you for your assistance! - Ed Fox: Dr. Edward A. Fox, Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, 562 McBryde Hall, VPI&SU (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg VA 24061-0106, Phone (703) 231-5113 or 6931, FAX (703) 231-6075 or 7826, Internet: fox@vtopus.cs.vt.edu BITNET: foxea@vtcc1 Also: Associate Director for Research, Computing Center 1700 Pratt Drive, VPI&SU, Blacksburg VA 24060-6361 (703) 231-3046, Internet: fox@flotsam.cc.vt.edu FAX (703) 231-4110 ********************************************************** II. QUERIES II.B.1. Fr: Chris Bare Ankh - Public Access Unix Re: UI design My company has developed a product on top of a relational database. The end user is generally not very computer literate and definately has no database experience. However, some of them require fairly complex reports that are specific to their installation. SQL can easily generate these reports, but at present the user either has no access to SQL or has access to raw SQL where he must know table names, field names and relationships. The normal user interface does not show the cryptic field names and instead shows *pretty* names with capitals and spaces. I am looking for a way to let the user create more sophisticated queries and reports. The two suggestions that have been advanced are a forms based system and a statement builder. The forms based system allows the user to enter search criteria in fields of the data entry form and to create multiple "query pages" which can be linked with relational operators and grouped with parenthesis. The statement builder helps the user build an SQL statement by giving him a list of tables and fields to select from. It also displays common operators as buttons. Syntax is restricted so errors are reduced and any necessary parts of the statement are automatically added. My question is this: Does any one have any experience with these two systems, or know of any research references, that might help us choose one over the other? Our concerns are ease of use versus power and of course complexity of implementation. Please e-mail responses as I don't normally get this group. If there is interest, I will summarize any responses. Chris Bare chris@ankh.ftl.fl.us CASI-RUSCO ********** II.B.2. Fr: Sandeep Shahi Re: Associative Memories for Info-Retrieval Engineering Computer Network, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Is anybody working on using Content Addressable Memories for info-retrieval. ********** II.B.3. Fr: Mott Given Re: Using AI to Filter Electronic Mail I am interested in references on AI to filter electronic mail. Its easy in today's environment of global networks and mailing lists to get an overwhelming amount of mail. Is anyone working in this area or can anyone give me pointers to any references? Mott Given @ Defense Logistics Agency Systems Automation Center, DSAC-TMP, Bldg. 27-1, P.O. 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