Computer Magazine - Innovative Technology for Computer Pro's ( March 2009)

Computer, the flagship publication of the IEEE Computer Society, publishes peer-reviewed technical content that covers all aspects of computer science, computer engineering, technology, and applications. The articles selected for publication are edited to enhance readability for the general Computer reader. Computer is a resource that practitioners, researchers, and managers can rely on to provide timely information about current research developments, trends, best practices, and changes in the profession.


In the March issue of Computer

The research community and the search engine companies are directing increasing attention to designing and implementing systems that meet the broader requirements of information seekers. In this special issue, we provide an overview of progress to date and offer a précis for what is to come as the R&D community moves beyond search alone and focuses on information-seeking support systems that help users find, understand, and use information as part of a holistic process.

Features
March 2009
Guest Editor's Introduction
Information-Seeking Support Systems
Gary Marchionini and Ryen W. White
Seeking information for learning, decision making, and other complex mental activities that take place over time requires tools and support services that aid people in managing, analyzing, and sharing retrieved information. March 2009
Computing Practices
Puzzling Problems in Computer Engineering
Behrooz Parhami
University faculty have designed an engaging puzzle-based freshman seminar intended to motivate and retain computer engineering students. February 2009
Research Feature
Creating and Reading Realistic Electronic Books
Veronica Liesaputra, Ian H. Witten, and David Bainbridge
A digital library project aims to combine the look and feel of physical books with the advantages of online documents such as hyperlinks and multimedia. A lightweight open source implementation enables highly responsive page turning and works within standard Web browsers.

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