Evaluating CD-ROM versions of the MEDLINE database: a checklist.
Evaluating CD-ROM versions of the MEDLINE database: a checklist.
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评估 MEDLINE 数据库的 CD-ROM 版本：清单。
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1989
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Hewison Ns
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MEDLINE数据库CD-ROM（光盘/只读存储器）版本的出现要求有经验的MEDLINE检索者检查有关检索MEDLINE的假设，因为这种新技术可能无法满足某些期望。当应用于一个特定的CD-ROM MEDLINE产品时，评估程序包括测试有关数据库内容的假设;检索机制;显示、打印和下载能力;以及用户友好的功能。应评估CD-ROM产品保留和利用MEDLINE重要优势的程度，例如，MeSH控制词汇，主要和次要MeSH强调的指定，以及副标题的使用。还需要检查影响搜索难易程度和结果质量的搜索软件特征，例如，截断搜索项的能力以及布尔运算符的优先级。一个清单，以协助评估过程中，包括搜索的例子，用于测试搜索功能。
The emergence of CD-ROM (compact disc/read-only memory) versions of the MEDLINE database requires experienced MEDLINE searchers to examine assumptions about searching MEDLINE, since some expectations may not be fulfilled by this new technology. When applied to a particular CD-ROM MEDLINE product, the evaluation procedure involves testing assumptions concerning database contents; mechanics of searching; display, print, and download capabilities; and user-friendly features. The extent to which a CD-ROM product preserves and exploits important MEDLINE strengths should be assessed, e.g., the MeSH controlled vocabulary, the designation of major and minor MeSH emphasis, and the use of subheadings. Search software characteristics that affect ease of searching and quality of results also need to be examined, e.g., the ability to truncate search terms and the order of precedence in which Boolean operators are evaluated. A checklist to assist in the evaluation process is presented, including search examples for use in testing search functions.