Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
this section explores dynamic, search-based linking as a form of database integration. The "
Searching
and Information Theory
" section explores the basic Information Theory model as it relates to online
searching, and defines the concepts of the sensitivity and specificity of a search, and the issues of
false positives and negatives in search results.
"Computational Methods" explores several exact and approximate search algorithms, and provides an
overview of methods applicable to searching for text as well as sequence data. The "
Searching,
Dynamic Linking, and Knowledge Management
" section explores searching and the underlying
process of dynamic linking from the perspective of knowledge management. The "
On the Horizon
"
section examines the likely future of search engine technologies designed to access online resources,
especially those related to the prospect of ubiquitous computing. Finally, "Endnote" explores the
technical challenge of not only providing a unified image of scientific knowledge in the hard and
biological sciences, but of the societal implications of achieving this capability.
