Security status of electronic records preservation in central China

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiuhui Xiao ◽  
Xiaotong Xu ◽  
Panpan Liu
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Electronic Record ◽  
Central China ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Security Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Problems ◽  
Support Policy ◽  
Operational Guidance

Purpose Recently, increasing importance has been given to electronic records in China, despite the lack of understanding that institutions and organizations have regarding the security status of electronic records preservation. Wuhan, the largest city in central China, serves as a case to investigate the preservation security of electronic records. Challenges to security are summarized, and solutions are proposed to support policy-developing and operational guidance. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach The Delphi method is applied to analyze the advice of nine experts, select survey items and design questionnaires. Data are collected from 34 archives in Wuhan through field surveys, oral interviews and e-mails, which are analyzed and illustrated with three representative cases. Findings Main achievements of electronic records preservation are concluded in the electronic records management system, carrier types and storage formats, and data backup. Problems are summarized as a lack of awareness and capability of defending against security risks, disaster recovery capability, and understanding of electronic record characteristics. Solutions are proposed as follows: carrying out regular security risk evaluation, adopting new technologies, implementing application-level backup, strengthening technology-related education and attracting more IT talent to join the archive discipline. In addition, it is critical to promote an understanding of the characteristics of electronic records. Originality/value This paper investigates the security status of electronic records in central China by surveys and case studies. Critical problems and corresponding solutions are raised to support policy-developing and operational guidance for the research and practice of all kinds of institutions that implement electronic records preservation.

scholarly journals MODERN APPROACHES TO DIGITALIZATION OF PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Lex Russica ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 68-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. P. Ishchenko
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Criminal Procedure ◽  
Electronic Record ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Criminal Cases ◽  
Electronic Archive ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Electronic Records Management

The Russian criminal procedure is conservative and hardly affected by modern advances in digital technology. Outdated written proceedings are extremely resource-intensive and inefficient. Enshrinement of the regulations leading to a full implementation of the criminal proceedings in electronic format in the Criminal Procedural Code of the Russian Federation will lead to significant savings — both of materials and resources and work force, to facilitate the work of stakeholders and participants in criminal proceedings, will expedite and increase the transparency of the pretrial proceedings, simplify and reduce the cost of storage, archival and recovery of lost criminal cases. Electronic records management will simplify the creation of an electronic archive of criminal cases, so that it is possible to solve a number of forensic tasks, such as identifying crimes similar in method of commission (pattern in crime) with serial ones, committed in organized forms. The criminal cases stored in the electronic archive can be used to train investigators in the methods of investigation and preparation of procedural documents. Analyzing the experience of electronic records management application in different countries, the author comes to the conclusion that all the technologies necessary for the digitalization of criminal proceedings have already been developed, are available and widely distributed. The developed technical solutions are universal and can be applied to the digitalization of criminal proceedings, regardless of their type, belonging to the legal family, legal traditions of a particular state. The introduction of electronic record-keeping requires, however, certain changes in the Russian criminal procedure. No digitalization is possible until the legislator recognizes the evidence as information rather than a formally defined document and equates the file to a protocol. The use of new technologies for recording evidentiary information will require the development of new technical and procedural means to ensure the admissibility of such evidence.

scholarly journals Electronic records management – a state of the art review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Babatunde Oladejo ◽  
Sunčica Hadžidedić
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Search Results ◽  
Search Tool ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Electronic Records Management

Purpose This paper aims to examine the state of the art in electronic records management (ERM) with the goal of identifying the prevailing research topics, gaps and issues in the field. Design/methodology/approach First, a wide search was performed on academic research databases, limited to the period between 2008–2018. Second, the search results were reviewed for relevance and duplicates. Finally, the study sources were checked against the list of journals and conferences ranked by computing research and education and JourQual. The final sample of 55 selected studies was analyzed in depth. Findings ERM has lost some research momentum due to being deeply embedded in affiliate information systems areas and the changing records management landscape. Additionally, the requirement models specified by Governmental/National Archives might have constrained technology innovation in ERM. A lack of application was identified for the social media research area. Research limitations/implications Limitations were encountered in available search tool functionality and keyword confusion leading to inflated search results. While effort has been made to obtain optimal search results, some relevant articles may have been omitted. Originality/value The last ERM state-of-the-art review was in 1997. A lot has changed since then. This paper will help researchers understand the current state of ERM research, its understudied areas and identify gaps for future studies.

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

2020 ◽  
pp. 160-176
Author(s):  
Vincent Malesela Mello ◽  
Mpho Ngoepe
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Electronic Record ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Data Loss ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
The Future ◽  
Electronic Records Management

Rand Water was one of the earliest institutions to introduce electronic records management in 1991. Over the period of three decades, there have been numerous changes at the institution, and within the South African legal framework, there is a need to transfer the digital records into archival custody. However, there is no infrastructure to ingest digital records into archival custody. This poses challenges to institutions such as Rand Water as they are forced to create an interim solution for electronic records preservation. The challenge is compounded by the fact that since implementing electronic systems, Rand Water has migrated to several products. There is a danger that some records might have been lost during migration. This chapter narrates on the electronic record-keeping within Rand Water from yesteryear to today in order to map the way for the future. It has established that Rand Water has implemented several ECMs and migrated to different products over the years. A further study on data loss and recoverability during migration to the different ECMs is recommended.

Electronic records management research in ESARBICA: a bibliometric study

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dickson Chigariro ◽  
Njabulo Bruce Khumalo
Keyword(s):  
Research Paper ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Bibliometric Study ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Electronic Content ◽  
Electronic Records Management

Purpose This study aims to find out how the e-records management subject has been researched and tackled by researchers in the Eastern and Southern African Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (ESARBICA). Design/methodology/approach This research paper applied a bibliometric survey, where a quantitative survey of the literature pertaining to the study of e-records management in the ESARBICA region, covering the period from 2000 to 2016, was conducted applying bibliometric methods. The survey aimed at providing descriptive data that cast a spotlight on the features and development of the e-records management base literature in the ESARBICA region. Findings The research data display a lamentable outlook in the contribution to the electronic records management body of knowledge from the ESARBICA region. Few research articles from professionals in the records and archives management are being published. These figures call for increased investments in electronic records management research by institutions in ESARBICA, as management of electronic content has become the centre of political and socio-economic development. Follow-up studies need to be done to counter limitations placed on this research paper. The findings show that there is under production of research publications in the ESARBICA region. The region only contributed 2 per cent of the total world output in the period under review and in the study of electronic records management from journals indexed by Scopus. Research limitations/implications A bibliometric study places researchers at the mercy of analysing incomplete information due to limitations of resources. The variance in use of terminology (key words) by authors in published research articles may entail some being left out in an analysis of articles the same subject matter. As much as due diligence was placed on using Boolean search methods to counter such limitations they are unavoidable. An interpretation of bibliometric or citation analysis research is subjective as some analysts may label results incomplete or unreliable; hence, this paper finds itself in the same predicament. Inability to access the Thompson Reuters Web of Science database left the authors with Scopus as the only option, as Google Scholar was overlooked due to difficulties of having to rely on third-party software for analysing its indexed content that are mostly inaccurate and or ambiguous. Practical implications The findings of this study help uncover areas in e-records management, which have been researched over the years, and identify the prominent e-records management researchers in the ESARBICA region. Originality/value A number of bibliometric studies have been conducted; however, none has been conducted to establish e-records management research trends in the ESRABICA region.

Legality of electronic archive management in realizing Indonesia E-government

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dessy Harisanty ◽  
Esti Putri Anugrah
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Electronic Archive ◽  
Content Type ◽  
National Archives ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Electronic Records Management

Purpose This paper aims to assess to which extent the legality of electronic archive management can realize Indonesia E-government. This aspect of legality can have a significant impact on the application ofe-government in a country. The legality focuses on the archival legislation of the Republic of Indonesia in discussion related to the management of electronic archives. Design/methodology/approach The method used in this research is content analysis with qualitative research approach. The data for this research was taken from the Undang-Undang Kearsipan Indonesia (Indonesia Archives Constitution) documents that is available on the official website of Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia (ANRI) (National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia). To complete the discussion in this paper also conducted literature study using secondary literature sources. Findings From the aspect of legality, the management of electronic archives does not yet support the implementation of Indonesia E-government. From the aspect of legality, the laws governing the management of electronic archives has not yet existed, there is only the Regulation of the Head of the National Archives regarding the guidelines of general policy for electronic records management in 2012. Research limitations/implications This research is limited to the identification of comprehensive analysis on all documents of the ANRI on the management of electronic archives in the context of Indonesia E-government. From that, the gap between those aspects can be examined. Social implications This paper reveals the importance of legality in the form of regulation of electronic records management in Indonesia E-government. Findings from this research can be useful for the Indonesia E-government program. Originality/value Research with content analysis method on management of electronic archive on Law of Archiving in Republik Indonesia has never been done before. This also applies to the research on the relationship between the management of electronic archives with the application of Indonesia E-government.

Long‐term preservation of digital information in China: some problems and solutions

2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiazhen Liu ◽  
Peng Du
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Backup ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Electronic Records Management ◽  
Long Term Preservation

PurposeThe purpose of this paper to describe the research work on the long‐term preservation of Chinese digital information funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) since 2001.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides an overview, in text and figures, of ways in which e‐documents originating in China, in now obsolete formats, can be made readable again. Also, results of a recent survey of electronic records management in government and corporations are given.FindingsThe lifecycle management gap with respect to electronic records is highlighted and the main factors that restrict the Chinese anti‐disaster data backup plan are analysed. It is suggested that the data backup centre which can be accepted by small medium enterprises should be the e‐government disaster recovery centre for local government.Originality/valueAll the research results are useful for those who need to understand the long‐term preservation of Chinese digital information and electronic records management.

The adoption of electronic records management system (ERMS) in the Yemeni oil and gas sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Burkan Hawash ◽  
Umi Asma’ Mokhtar ◽  
Zawiyah M. Yusof ◽  
Muaadh Mukred
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Electronic Records Management

Purpose Identification of factors for electronic records management system (ERMS) adoption is important as it allows organizations to focus their efforts on these factors to ensure success. The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that influence ERMS adoption in the Yemeni oil and gas (O&G) sector. Design/methodology/approach This paper conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) to extract the most common factors that could facilitate successful ERMS adoption. Information technology (IT) experts were asked to rank the extracted factors via an e-mail questionnaire and to recommend specific critical success factors that must be given extra attention to increasing the success of ERMS adoption. Essentially, the proposed methodology is technology-organization-environment (TOE) modeling to examine the important factors influencing decision-makers in the Yemeni O&G sector regarding ERMS adoption. Findings This paper identifies factors influencing ERMS adoption based on SLR and an expert-ranking survey. The data that were collected from IT experts were analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences. The results showed that only 12 out of 20 factors were significant. The experts then added three new factors, resulting in 15 significant factors classified into the three dimensions as follows: technology, organization and environment. Originality/value Limited studies have been carried out in the context of the O&G sector, even among developed countries such as Canada, the UK and Australia. These studies have focused on a limited number of factors for ERMS adoption targeting better utilization of human resources, faster and more user-friendly system responses and suitability for organizational ease. This paper explores the factors that may prove useful in adopting of ERMS in the O&G sector of developing countries, similar to Yemen.

Emerging developments in organizational risk

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt J. Engemann
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Security Risk ◽  
Supply Chain Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Characteristics ◽  
Organizational Risk ◽  
Professional Business ◽  
Managing Risk

Purpose Unforeseen crises can result in significant losses for unprepared organizations. A paradigm for risk management discloses that threats can lead to crisis events which can have immense negative consequences. Analyzing risks and making appropriate decisions regarding them is very challenging but crucial. Emerging developments in organizational risk reveal similar characteristics among evolving threats. Effective risk management requires insightful leadership and is essential for an organization to achieve security. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach The authors explore some emerging developments in organizational risk, by highlighting evolving concerns and identifying their common characteristics. The authors then discuss key resources and recommend approaches in managing organizational risk. Findings Evolving concerns in organizational risk include: infrastructure risk, enterprise risk, information security risk, supply chain risk and new technologies risk. The most troubling threats to an organization tend to have some risk characteristics in common. These attributes are useful in identifying further threats. Originality/value Managing risk is an enormous challenge that all organizations encounter. Understanding the common characteristics of evolving risks that are currently under scrutiny can provide insight into identifying further threats to organizations. With these common characteristics understood, the primary resources of solid leadership, risk analytics and professional business continuity management can aid in the recognition of additional obscured but growing risks and be beneficial in providing security for an organization.

Implementation of electronic records management systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-62
Author(s):  
Liah Shonhe ◽  
Balulwami Grand
Keyword(s):  
Change Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government ◽  
Electronic Records Management

Purpose Technology has influenced the implementation of electronic records management systems (ERMS) in government agencies. The high incidence of poor service delivery in government agencies is a key factor that has put pressure on the government to implement ERMS. Despite the potential benefits of implementing ERMS, the adoption and use of these programs has been slow and some systems have failed. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess how Tlokweng land board (TLB) implemented its electronic records management program using Kotter’s model and awareness, desire, knowledge, ability and reinforcement change model. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a pragmatic paradigm and used a case study research design to collect data at TLB. The research made use of mixed methods approach to collect data using questionnaires, interviews and document reviews. Purposeful sampling was used to solicit data from 53 participants in the land board. Findings The findings of the study revealed that communication has been used as the most effective tool for managing change at TLB. However, TLB has not yet managed to reinforce the change implemented because of the lack of adequate training and motivation of change champions. Moreover, the change management team has little training on the change management framework produced by the Ministry of Lands and Housing. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to one land board in Botswana. Therefore, the findings may not be generalized to all land boards. Originality/value This is the first study to be conducted in Botswana that has assessed change management practices in the implementation of records management systems. This study therefore recommends adoption of the change management lens/framework by a records professional when implementing ERMS.

Status of electronic records management (e-RM) in African university libraries: experience from Nigerian universities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan E. Asogwa ◽  
Chinwe Nwogo Ezeani ◽  
Martha Nkiruka Asogwa
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Records Management ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Status ◽  
Nigerian University

PurposeThis study examined the state of digital records management in Nigerian university libraries. It investigated the extent university libraries have captured/created, utilized, planned, organized and developed the skills of librarians, etc. for effective management of electronic records.Design/methodology/approachDescriptive survey design was adopted. The area of the study was Nigeria. The population of the study was 231 academic librarians and senior technical and administrative staff drawn from 12 federal university libraries. Data were collected and analyzed using questionnaire, checklist and version 20 of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). Information obtained through oral interviews was analyzed qualitatively and incorporated in the discussions. The analytical framework was the Readiness Assessment Guide developed by the International Records Management Trust/World Bank in 2004. The criterion of judgment was that any item or statement of the research instruments that obtains a mean value of 2.50+ was rated high, and low if less than 2.50.FindingsThe results revealed that ICT facilities were available in Nigerian federal university libraries but the manner and extent of utilization, planning, organizing, re-skilling the staff, budgetary provisions and adoption of international best practices, etc. for e-records was low. Adequate funding, steady power supply, full internet services and adoption of global best practices for e-records management were some of the recommendations.Practical implicationsThis study has established that the status of ICT facilities and current digital records management in Nigerian university libraries have not been properly managed and therefore are likely to become vulnerable or inaccessible for future transactions.Originality/valueThe gap in the literature about the dart of empirical studies on the status of e-RM in Nigerian university libraries has been bridged.

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