ELFI: information brokering for the domain of research funding

The domain of finding and disseminating information on funding sources for research is introduced. We present a brokering system called ELFI (Electronic Funding Information) that supports researchers and funding consultants in this task. We discuss the architecture of the system, including the use o...

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Published inComputer networks and ISDN systems Vol. 30; no. 16; pp. 1491 - 1500
Main Authors Nick, Achim, Koenemann, Jürgen, Schalück, Elmar
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 30.09.1998
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Active Views
Categorization
Information brokering
Interactive information retrieval
User interfaces
Information brokering
User interfaces
Active Views
Categorization
Interactive information retrieval
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Summary:The domain of finding and disseminating information on funding sources for research is introduced. We present a brokering system called ELFI (Electronic Funding Information) that supports researchers and funding consultants in this task. We discuss the architecture of the system, including the use of web robots for information gathering and the use of Active Views for personalized information delivery. Examples illustrate the ELFI system in action.
ISSN:0169-7552
DOI:10.1016/S0169-7552(98)00167-6