Abstract
Selection of search terms in an online search environment can be facilitated by the visual display of a knowledge map showing the various concepts and their links. This paper reports on a preliminary research aimed at designing a prototype knowledge map using DDC and its visual display. The prototype knowledge map created using the Protæ#169;gæ#169; and TGViz freeware has been demonstrated, and further areas of research in this field are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Event | 8th International ISKO Conference: Knowledge organization and the Global Information Society - London, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Jul 2004 → 16 Jul 2004 |
Conference
| Conference | 8th International ISKO Conference: Knowledge organization and the Global Information Society |
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| Abbreviated title | ISKO8 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 13/07/04 → 16/07/04 |
Keywords
- dewey decimal classfication
- knowledge organisation
- information retrieval
- online information
- digital libraries
- ddc
- visual knowledge map
- aid
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Chowdhury, S., & Chowdhury, G. (2004). Using DDC to create a visual knowledge map as an aid to online information retrieval. Paper presented at 8th International ISKO Conference: Knowledge organization and the Global Information Society, London, United Kingdom.