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Journal of Microcomputer Applications
Academic Press Ltd.
 
   
 
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  BBC microcomputers in population screening
Dyson T., Marshall D., Hardcastle J. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(2): 151-157, 1986.  Type: Article

The paper describes how the Computer Center of the University of Nottingham succeeded in building a very inexpensive workstation for the Department of Surgery at the University Hospital. The particular application is a study to screen ...

Aug 1 1987
  An automated office for the laboratory scientist
Hennessy A., Roberts L., Chang Scoggins S. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(1): 15-26, 1986.  Type: Article

This is an interesting and readable account of an attempt to “automate” the laboratory scientist’s notebook using the technology of the microcomputer and the spreadsheet. Fully implemented, it should indee...

Jul 1 1987
  A new approach for the measurement of A.C. arc parameters using microprocessors
Kadhim M., Sadiq-Hussain S., Danial K. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(2): 95-104, 1986.  Type: Article

Conventional types of instruments cannot provide accurate measurements of AC arc voltages and currents because of the nature of the associated waveforms. This paper presents a microprocessor-based approach to obtain these measurements....

Jun 1 1987
  A communication protocol for single chip processors
Burd N. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(2): 105-111, 1986.  Type: Article

This paper deals with a protocol for master/slave intercommunication in a multimicroprocessor system employing a common serial bus. Slaves are based on single chip microcomputers, while the master is typically a PC....

Jun 1 1987
  Microprocessor-based system for measurement of conductivity in amorphous semiconductors
El-Dhaher A., Hassan T., Safar J. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(2): 83-94, 1986.  Type: Article

This paper describes a system to measure the electrical conductivity of samples over a range of temperatures. The system controls the heating and cooling of the sample, measures its temperature and conductivity, and can perform various...

May 1 1987
  Computerized psychiatric diagnosis in the elderly: AGECAT
Dewey M., Copeland J. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(2): 135-140, 1986.  Type: Article

The GMS-AGECAT system (Geriatric Mental State Schedule-Automated Geriatric Examination for Computer Assisted Taxonomy) has four stages. First, the patient is interviewed and rated on 541 symptoms. The scores are then condensed into 157...

May 1 1987
  System specification and design in clinical microcomputer systems: a tutorial in Jackson system development
Al-Hamouz S., Edmond E., Tallis R. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(2): 113-127, 1986.  Type: Article

The purpose of this tutorial is to introduce system design for clinical microcomputer systems. The importance of systems design and existing methodologies is briefly discussed. The authors describe the use of the Jackson systemR...

Mar 1 1987
  Computer aided learning and the nurse
Norman S. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(2): 147-149, 1986.  Type: Article

A facility for training newly qualified or newly appointed nurses in the administration of intravenous drugs is described. The program incorporates three different learning styles: inquiry--after a brief case history the stude...

Mar 1 1987
  A microprocessor-based high availability irrigation control system
Kakatsios B., Petrou L., Kleftouris K. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(1): 27-38, 1986.  Type: Article

This paper deals with the development of a microprocessor-based, flexible irrigation control system. The unique features of the present method are fault detection and its recovery, in addition to easy implementation of software changes...

Oct 1 1986
  A dedicated microcomputer for handwritten interaction with a software tool: system prototyping
Plamondon R., Baron R. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 9(1): 51-61, 1986.  Type: Article

This paper describes a microcomputer-based system dedicated to online character recognition for handwriting communication with a software tool....

Sep 1 1986
 
 
 
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