scholarly journals Toward a metadata model for research information management systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 577-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Joon Lee ◽  
Besiki Stvilia ◽  
Shuheng Wu
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Metadata Model ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Participation Level ◽  
Information Management Systems

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between researcher characteristics and their use of metadata in their ResearchGate profiles. Design/methodology/approach This paper reports on one part of a larger study that examined researchers’ use of and engagement with research information management systems (RIMSs). The study’s design included qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 15 researchers and a survey completed by 412 researchers. Detailed reports of findings from the interviews and survey can be found elsewhere. This paper reports on the part of the study that analyzed the use of metadata elements in the ResearchGate profiles of 126 survey participants. Findings Most researchers shared metadata related to their research rather than their teaching or service. Statistical analyses revealed statistically significant relationships between researchers’ metadata use and their participation levels in RIMSs, as well as between metadata use and researchers’ seniority. Originality/value The study’s findings help to identify researchers’ priorities for different metadata elements, as well as to construct profile metadata templates for each specific participation level.

DevOps for information management systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asif Qumer Gill ◽  
Abhishek Loumish ◽  
Isha Riyat ◽  
Sungyoup Han
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
The Body ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Process Technology ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Continuous Delivery ◽  
Information Management Systems ◽  
Build System

Purpose Development and operations (DevOps) is complex in nature. Organizations are unsure how to effectively establish a DevOps capability for the continuous delivery of information management systems. This paper aims to compile and analyze DevOps by applying the well-known systematic literature review (SLR) approach. This review is intended to provide a knowledge base to support the informed, effective and less risky adoption of DevOps for information management systems. Design/methodology/approach In this qualitative research study, the SLR method was applied to identify 3,790 papers, of which, 32 relevant papers were selected and reviewed. Findings The results are organized using the well-known ISO/IEC 24744 metamodel elements: people (roles), process, technology and artifacts. In total 11 major roles, 6 processes, 23 technologies, 5 artifacts and 7 challenges (including 6 corresponding solutions) were found. DevOps engineer is becoming a newly identified role. Continuous delivery pipeline and continuous improvement are the most highlighted major DevOps processes. Build system technology is becoming the key focus of DevOps. Finally, major challenges are around people and culture and the misunderstanding of DevOps. Potential research areas are: DevOps analytics, artifacts and tool–chain integration. Research limitations/implications The research findings will serve as a resource for both practitioners and researchers who have interest in the research and adoption of DevOps for information management systems. Originality/value This paper provides a comprehensive systematic review of the body of knowledge to support the ongoing research and adoption of emerging trends of DevOps for information management systems.

An application profile for research collaboration and information management

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chariya Nonthakarn ◽  
Vilas Wuwongse
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Research Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Funding Agencies ◽  
Application Profile

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to design an application profile that will enable interoperability among research management systems, support research collaboration, and facilitate the management of research information. Design/methodology/approach – The approach is based on the Singapore Framework for Dublin Core Application Profile, a framework for designing metadata schemas for maximum interoperability. The application profile is built from gathering stakeholders’ requirements in research community and integrates four types of research information, i.e., information on researchers, research projects, research outputs, and research reports, which benefits researchers, research managers, and funding agencies. Findings – The resultant application profile is evaluated against widely used similar metadata schemas and requirements; and is found to be more comprehensive than the existing schemas and meets the collected requirements. Furthermore, the application profile is deployed with a prototype of research management system and is found works appropriately. Practical implications – The designed application profile has implications for further development of research management systems that would lead to the enhancement of research collaboration and the efficiency of research information management. Originality/value – The proposed application profile covers information entire the research development lifecycle. Both schema and information can be represented in Resource Description Framework format for reusing purpose and linking with other information. This enables users to share research information, co-operate with others, funding agencies and the community at large, thereby allowing a research management system to increase collaboration and the efficiency of research management. Furthermore, researchers and research information can be linked by means of Linked Open Data technology.

The Information School at the University of Sheffield, 1963-2013

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 1141-1158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie T. Benson ◽  
Peter Willett
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University ◽  
School Records

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the historical development of library and information science (LIS) teaching and research in the University of Sheffield's Information School since its founding in 1963. Design/methodology/approach – The history is based on published materials, unpublished school records, and semi-structured interviews with 19 current or ex-members of staff. Findings – The School has grown steadily over its first half-century, extending the range of its teaching from conventional programmes in librarianship and information science to include cognate programmes in areas such as health informatics, information systems and multi-lingual information management. Originality/value – There are very few published accounts of the history of LIS departments.

Research Information Management Systems

2019 ◽  
pp. 54-80
Author(s):  
Manu T. R. ◽  
Minaxi Parmar ◽  
Shashikumara A. A. ◽  
Viral Asjola
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Institutional Repository ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
The Public ◽  
Single Interface ◽  
Software Companies ◽  
Information Management Systems

Research information management systems (RIMS) are the emerging new service in academic and research libraries. RIMS support universities and libraries in managing their institute, faculty, and researcher information through a single interface. They also allow the researcher to deposit and share their research with the public and enable the reuse of that research. An implementation of RIMS in universities or libraries ensures the proper management of research information for future use. RIMS disseminates research information and publications and supports data, academic, and administrative work by faculty and researchers. Traditionally, an institutional repository, digital library, and research data management software were used to manage research information as part of an institutional repository, but these applications have failed to manage more specialist researcher information and more detailed faculty profiles, etc. Consequently, various specialist software companies have brought RIMS onto the market with applications and products that meet the requirements of individual researchers, libraries, and universities in the management of research information. This chapter provides a comparative evaluation of RIMS (i.e., PURE-Elsevier, Converis-Thomson Routers, and Symplectic Elements). This study contributes towards an understanding of RIMS and assists with the selection of the appropriate software application for implementation of a RIMS system in universities and libraries.

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