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A comparison of two microcomputer-based programs for bibliographic retrieval and formatting.

J M Garfield1, H Flanagan, J Fox

  • 1Anesthesia Department, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115.

Journal of Clinical Monitoring
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Two microcomputer programs effectively organize biomedical literature and format references. While both require significant learning, they prove competent for managing reprints and citations once mastered.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Informatics
  • Scientific Literature Management

Background:

  • Effective organization of biomedical literature is crucial for researchers.
  • Microcomputer-based programs offer potential solutions for managing extensive reference collections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the speed and accuracy of two microcomputer programs for organizing biomedical literature.
  • To assess the searching, sorting, and formatting capabilities of these reference management tools.

Main Methods:

  • A bibliography of 100 anesthetic references was used.
  • Benchmark tests were developed to measure program performance on typical tasks.
  • Two representative microcomputer-based literature filing programs were assessed.

Main Results:

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  • Both programs accurately performed searching tasks at similar speeds.
  • One program sorted references without errors under specific conditions.
  • Both programs formatted various reference types but required post-processing refinement.
  • Customization of 'punctuation files' for specific journal styles demanded considerable time.

Conclusions:

  • Microcomputer programs are competent tools for organizing biomedical reprints and formatting references.
  • Mastery of these programs, including customization, is essential for optimal utilization.
  • Users should anticipate a significant time investment for learning and customization.