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Using word processor text files as an active bibliography.

G T Sunderland1

  • 1University Department of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK.

International Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
|January 1, 1988
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This study presents a flexible method for managing literature citations using word processor text files as a database. This approach overcomes limitations of traditional database systems, offering adaptable data entry and output formats for efficient information retrieval.

Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Computer Science
  • Library Science

Background:

  • Microcomputer database systems are widely available, affordable, and user-friendly.
  • Existing systems often have limitations in data field size and output formatting (e.g., tabular or label styles).
  • These restrictions can hinder efficient literature citation management and abstracting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an alternative method for creating and managing databases using word processor text files.
  • To demonstrate the application of this method for abstracting and storing literature citations.
  • To highlight the flexibility in data entry size and output format achievable with this approach.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing standard word processor software to create text files for data storage.

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  • Implementing search and retrieval functions within the word processor environment.
  • Focusing on the practical application for managing literature citations and abstracts.

    • Main Results:

    • Word processor text files can effectively function as a flexible database system.
    • This method allows for unrestricted text entry size per record.
    • Output formats are highly adaptable, exceeding the limitations of traditional systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Word processor text files offer a viable and flexible alternative to traditional database systems for literature citation management.
    • This approach provides significant advantages in terms of data entry flexibility and output customization.
    • The method is particularly beneficial for abstracting and storing scientific literature.