Comparison and evaluation of the user interfaces of e‐journals

Vilar, Polona; Žumer, Maja

doi:10.1108/00220410510585197

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“…When these users search libraries' electronic resources, their expectations for locating information are based on the Internet information retrieval (Sadeh 2007). However, information retrieval is a complex process that involves a series of tasks including problem definition, source selection, formulation and reformulation of query, search execution, examination of results, and information extraction (Vilar and Zumer 2005;Marchlonini 1992). …”

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Examining Biological Abstracts on Two Platforms: What Do End Users Need to Know?

Bandyopadhyay

2010

Science & Technology Libraries

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The information retrieval systems of Biological Abstracts on SilverPlatter and EBSCOhost were evaluated to determine the levels of sophistication and search expertise required by end users to locate information efficiently. Novice, expert, and natural language queries were used and the search results were compared and analyzed to determine what factors end users need to consider for comprehensive information retrieval while searching Biological Abstracts. It was evident from the search results that effective information retrieval using Biological Abstracts on two vendors' platforms largely depended on users' search skills, their knowledge of the information retrieval systems and the search mechanisms they support. The article is an indicator of the criteria that should be taken into account by the librarians and other information professionals in evaluating databases to make the best choices for their institutions and users. It also confirms the need to train the end users who search databases and other digital resources remotely and without any intermediaries.

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Examining Biological Abstracts on Two Platforms: What Do End Users Need to Know?

Bandyopadhyay

2010

Science & Technology Libraries

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“…To accomplish search tasks in online information retrieval systems (IRS), a number of authors identify various sub-tasks which are realised in a search interface (SI) as functions: database selection; query formulation; query reformulation; access to help function; organisation and display of results; and delivery of results [9][10][11] . To carry out these tasks, Vilar and Zumer 10 stress the need for various SI functions.…”

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A step towards designing a Model Academic Search Interface

Shafiq¹

2018

DJLIT

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and subsequently determine their relative location, with a view to recommend ideal location of these features based on their utility and users' ease of mind. Data is harvested by assessing the search interfaces of seven academic databases subscribed by University of Kashmir. The select databases are individually assessed to harvest the required information. The study divulges that uniformity is observed by databases while positioning features like access points, and search box(s). However, no consistent approach is found while positioning other identified features. It is imperative to say that the study is first of its kind where an emphasis is laid on assessing the positioning of search interface features. The study can prove helpful for academic database designers while designing user-friendly academic databases.Keywords : Information retrieval; Information retrieval systems; Search interface; Search features; Browsing;Alerting service InTroDucTIonInformation Communication Technology (ICT) has revolutionised the world by producing and disseminating an endless amount of valuable and important information for every activity identified so far 1 . To find the relevant information in such a huge mass of information, an efficient and reliable information retrieval (IR) is necessary. IR is an iterative interactive process between users and a search system 2-5 . It is designed with a view that right information should be made available to the right user at the right time. Thus, the main objective of an information retrieval system (IRS) is to collect and organize information in order to provide it to users whenever they are in need of it 6 . During the early stages of IR, there was much role of an information professional than the users themselves. The professionals used to establish the information needs of users which were later satisfied using their expertise. Even though there is still some focus on intermediate searching, the present day web-based IR systems are designed in such a way where users can search themselves to fulfill their information needs

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“…They argued that an interface must be simple to learn, remember and the design should follow International Standards Organization (ISO) definition of usability for web technology. Vilar and Žumer (2005) conducted another study to assess whether online database systems were designed according to accepted standards and guidelines. There were many differences among the different online databases.…”

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Comparison of Features of Online Journals and Databases

Punchihewa

2009

Jnl Univ. Librarians Assoc. Sri Lanka

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The objective of the study was to examine and make a comparison of the features of online journals and databases available at the Library, University of Moratuwa during the year 2006. A total of nineteen online resources including nine online databases and ten online journals were examined. The systems were assessed under two criteria, the user friendliness and the functionality. The user friendliness features were assessed under the design of the web pages and the type of the interface, personalisation and database selection. Access and retrieval of information, results manipulation and availability of help menu were considered under the functionality features. Boolean operators, phrase searching, field specific searching, wildcard and truncation were observed as common retrieval features. The interpretation and implementation of these features were different among the systems. The greatest differences were found in the area of query formulation. Lateral searching, reference links and searching with table of contents were identified as the unique features.

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Comparison and evaluation of the user interfaces of e‐journals

Cited by 14 publications

References 10 publications

Examining Biological Abstracts on Two Platforms: What Do End Users Need to Know?

Examining Biological Abstracts on Two Platforms: What Do End Users Need to Know?

A step towards designing a Model Academic Search Interface

Comparison of Features of Online Journals and Databases

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