Design of Knowledge Base Model for Home Loan: Case Study of a Bank in India

2020 ◽  
pp. 271-281
Author(s):  
Subhasis Sen ◽  
K. Rajagopal
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Base

Beginning a journey of knowledge management in a secondary school

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 364-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Wing Chu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Digital Archive ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Despite the fact that schools should be places where learning occurs, most schools have overlooked the importance of knowledge. In contrast, commercial firms have recognized knowledge as a strategic intangible asset and a key resource of the enterprises. Therefore, enterprises have already harnessed knowledge to a great extent with wide practice of knowledge management (KM). The purpose of this paper is to show that KM could be applied to the education sector similar to the practice in the business world for leveraging intellectual assets. This paper examines how schools can kick off the process of KM implementation. This paper also reports what have been done and what should be done in KM implementation better in a school. This can give insights for schools which will try KM in near future. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a case study in a secondary school to explore how KM can be kicked off and sustained in a school setting. A KM system called knowledge base and a document management system called Digital Archive were developed to serve as the infrastructure for knowledge sharing. Lesson study and communities of practice (CoPs) were adopted to be the platforms for knowledge sharing among teachers in the school. A case study of the processes and lesson learned was done in this paper. Multiple sources of data, including observations, questionnaires and interviews, have been collected for evaluation. Findings In this paper, KM implementation was found to be effective through dual approaches: information-based and people-/interaction-based approaches. A knowledge base and a Digital Archive as knowledge repositories and lesson study and CoPs as platforms for knowledge sharing have been successfully established to facilitate sharing information/knowledge and nurturing a sharing culture and trust. Challenges faced and the related coping strategies during the process of implementation were shared and reflected. It was also found that building sharing culture is the critical turning point of the process of KM implementation. Breaking through the barrier of sharing was found to be very essential to KM implementation. Research limitations/implications This paper adopts case study methodology to report the process of KM implementation in a school. Although these results of the study conducted in one school may not be generalized to other school contexts, the lessons learned in the study will be a strong empirical evidence of research of KM implementation, especially in schools. Because of the limited number of prior studies and the importance of the pioneering work of launching KM implementation, this paper tries to address the research gap by using theory building from cases as a research strategy rather than theory testing research, especially in “how”and“why” in the steps of kicking off KM implementation in an unexplored research area. Practical implications This paper shows a case of KM implementation in a school with thoughtful procedures of implementing information-based and people-/interaction-based approaches. The paper is a showcase that will shed light on the processes and lessons learned and also helps to provide a model for schools who are interested in applying KM in their schools. Social implications Most people might think that KM can be applied only in commercial sector. This paper shows that KM can also be adopted in schools as well as other sectors. Originality/value This paper represents one of the pioneering work of implementing KM in a school. It hopes to make contributions for KM implementation also in the public sector within which are non-profit-making organizations.

The effect of a lollipop on vocally disruptive behavior in a patient with frontotemporal dementia: a case-study

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 2023-2026 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. F. Fick ◽  
J. P. van der Borgh ◽  
S. Jansen ◽  
R. T. C. M. Koopmans
Keyword(s):  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Frontotemporal Dementia ◽  
Disruptive Behavior ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Limited Knowledge ◽  
People With Dementia

ABSTRACTA problematic and disturbing behavior which can develop in people with dementia, is vocally disruptive behavior (VDB). To date, the study of VDB is underdeveloped and with only a limited knowledge base. Medications commonly used in VDB have limited benefits and specific risks in patients with dementia. This report details the case of a patient with frontotemporal dementia with VDB, which responded very well by providing a lollipop. Subsequently, we pose theory-based hypotheses in order to try to explain the beneficial effect of this intervention. This may contribute to a better understanding of VDB and possible treatment strategies.

SWRLx

2018 ◽  
pp. 348-367
Author(s):  
Souad Bouaicha ◽  
Zizette Boufaida
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Web ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Web Ontology Language ◽  
Rule Engine ◽  
Ontology Language ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Semantic Web Rule Language

Although OWL (Web Ontology Language) and SWRL (Semantic Web Rule Language) add considerable expressiveness to the Semantic Web, they do have expressive limitations. For some reasoning problems, it is necessary to modify existing knowledge in an ontology. This kind of problem cannot be fully resolved by OWL and SWRL, as they only support monotonic inference. In this paper, the authors propose SWRLx (Extended Semantic Web Rule Language) as an extension to the SWRL rules. The set of rules obtained with SWRLx are posted to the Jess engine using rewrite meta-rules. The reason for this combination is that it allows the inference of new knowledge and storing it in the knowledge base. The authors propose a formalism for SWRLx along with its implementation through an adaptation of different object-oriented techniques. The Jess rule engine is used to transform these techniques to the Jess model. The authors include a demonstration that demonstrates the importance of this kind of reasoning. In order to verify their proposal, they use a case study inherent to interpretation of a preventive medical check-up.

DeLone & McLean IS Success Model in Evaluating Knowledge Transfer in a Virtual Learning Environment

2012 ◽  
pp. 100-113
Author(s):  
Raija Halonen ◽  
Heli Thomander ◽  
Elisa Laukkanen
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Is Success ◽  
Information System Success ◽  
Success Model ◽  
Educational Institute ◽  
Information System Success Model

DeLone & McLean’s success model has been actively used since its first introduction in 1992. In this article, the authors extend this model to describe the success of knowledge sharing in an information system that included a part of the knowledge base of a private educational institute. As the supply of private education is increased, it is vital to be aware if the offered educational services support the use of the knowledge base and if the service is perceived satisfactory by the customers. In this descriptive qualitative case study, the authors discuss how the DeLone & McLean’s information system success model can be used to assess educational services when apprenticeships form a salient part of teaching. This paper focuses on issues that interested the target organization.

The School Librarian in Rural China

2012 ◽  
pp. 108-124
Author(s):  
Peter Warning ◽  
James Henri
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
School Librarian ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Skilled Professional

This chapter examines the school librarian (SL) in rural China in terms of his/her roles as the school information specialist and reading programme catalyst. The analysis is based on case study observations from site visits and interviews over a four-year period. The analysis surfaced key obstacles faced by the librarians, including: low knowledge base and expertise, limited material resources, and a lack of understanding of their roles by stakeholders within their communities. To alleviate these impediments, the importance of the SL’s roles needs to be understood by the school’s stakeholders, enabling the school librarian to be recognized as a skilled professional with an important and unique contribution to the educational process.

Measuring the Impact of the Semantic-Based Process Mining Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 217-237
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Conceptual Analysis ◽  
Process Mining ◽  
Levels Of Analysis ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Abstraction Levels ◽  
The Impact

This chapter looks at the extent to which the semantic-based process mining approach of this book supports the conceptual analysis of the events logs and resultant models. Qualitatively, the chapter leverages the use case study of the research learning process domain to determine how the proposed method support the discovery, monitoring, and enhancement of the real-time processes through the abstraction levels of analysis. Also, the chapter quantitatively assesses the level of accuracy of the classification process to predict behaviours of unobserved instances within the underlying knowledge base. Overall, the work looks at the implications of the semantic-based approach, validation of the classification results, and their influence compared to other existing benchmark techniques/algorithms used for process mining.

scholarly journals Enhancing citizen engagement in planning through participatory film-making

2020 ◽  
pp. 239980832093628
Author(s):  
Jen Manuel ◽  
Geoff Vigar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Rational Planning ◽  
History Of ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Film Making

There is a long history of engaging citizens in planning processes, and the intention to involve them actively in planning is a common objective. However, the reality of doing so is rather fraught and much empirical work suggests poor results. Partly in response an increasingly sophisticated toolkit of methods has emerged, and, in recent years, the deployment of various creative and digital technologies has enhanced this toolkit. We report here on case study research that deployed participatory film-making to augment a process of neighbourhood planning. We conclude that such a technology can elicit issues that might be missed in traditional planning processes; provoke key actors to include more citizens in the process by highlighting existing absences in the knowledge base; and, finally, provoke greater deliberation on issues by providing spaces for reflection and debate. We note, however, that while participants in film-making were positive about the experience, such creative methods were side-lined as established forms of technical–rational planning reasserted themselves.

Ambidexterity strategic model-behavior logic and path choice

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 751-777
Author(s):  
Zijie Li ◽  
Qiuling Gao
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Base ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Chinese Society ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Alternative Framework ◽  
Strategic Model

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer an alternative framework and solution for balancing exploitation–exploration tensions and their management. Design/methodology/approach A case study method was adopted to uncover what underlies tensions and contradictions between exploitation–exploration that emerge for Chinese manufacturing companies due to the competitive global environment and their latecomer disadvantages when they source new technologies by cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The acquiring firm that acquires two companies is thus not a single but a cross-case study. Findings The authors present three contradictory points needing to be balanced and according to which three paradoxes emerge: exploitation from a similar knowledge base and innovation from a complementary knowledge base, efficiency and flexibility, as well as profit and breakthroughs. The authors theorize how paradoxical integration helps manage these interwoven tensions. Further, the assimilate-integration-apply (AIA) path suggests a new behavior logic and path choice for Chinese companies when they follow an ambidextrous strategy. Research limitations/implications This paper has implications for future research and for companies’ everyday practice on ambidexterity in Chinese society. Originality/value The authors combine ambidexterity perspective and AIA path with linkage-leverage-learning (LLL) to offer an alternative framework and solution for balancing exploitation–exploration paradoxes in EE firms’ internationalization to increase LLL’s explanatory power.

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