Perception differences between users and policy-makers on technology protection support system for small and medium-sized businesses

Implementation of Decision Support System for various purposes now can facilitate policy makers to get the best alternative from a variety of predefined criteria, one of the methods used in the implementation of Decision Support System is VIKOR (Vise Kriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje), VIKOR method in this research got the best results with an efficient and easily understood process computationally, it is expected that the results of this study facilitate various parties to develop a model any solutions.

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A Future Journey to the Elderly Support in Bangladesh

Journal of Anthropology ◽

10.1155/2012/752521 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

M. Nazrul Islam ◽

Dilip C. Nath

Keyword(s):

Support System ◽

Demographic Transition ◽

The Elderly ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Demographic Aging ◽

The Future ◽

Aging Study ◽

Future Path ◽

Support Facility

Bangladesh is not an exception from the global phenomenon of demographic aging. It is a relatively new issue in the country as its demographic transition started recently. An important issue on aging study is the support facility to the elderly. The support system to the elderly is gradually decreasing in this country though the burden does not reach the alarming situation. This paper tries to show the future path of demographic support capacity for the elderly based on secondary (1981–2001) and projected (2011–2071) data. The study shows a future gloomy picture of the elderly support facility in terms of both economic and caring aspects. This dimension of future inevitable aging problem needs proper attention to the policy makers for taking sustainable aging policies. Introduction of this agenda to the nation’s five-year planning will be effective to face the problem phase by phase.

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Model Study of Decision Support System for Water Management

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202018401119 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 184 ◽

pp. 01119

Author(s):

S. Venkatcharyulu ◽

Dr.G.K. Viswanadh

Keyword(s):

Water Management ◽

Decision Making ◽

Decision Support ◽

Literature Review ◽

Support System ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Model Study ◽

Decision Making System ◽

Computer Based ◽

Journal Papers

Decision making system (DSS ) is Integrated , interacting tool with information which provide solutions or answers to the policy makers , Dss users, End users to make quick and useful decision. In this paper it is reviewed Dss model based journal papers and presented various model functionality and description of methodology that are used. It is also discussed about literature review of that papers. Most of the water resources journal papers are published on various approaches are based on Software used decision making. Dss in Inida is required for the water management and hydropower management. Several papers published GIS based decision making and papers emphasis on computer based decision making. Quick review of Dss with few number (14) reviewed and presented in this paper.

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Trust Types and Mediating Effect of Consumer Trust in m-payment Adoption: An empirical Examination of Vietnamese Consumers

Australasian Journal of Information Systems ◽

10.3127/ajis.v25i0.3043 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

Author(s):

Tuan Anh Nguyen ◽

Hiep Cong Pham ◽

Martin Dick ◽

Joan Richardson

Keyword(s):

Technology Adoption ◽

Quantitative Method ◽

Service Providers ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Consumer Trust ◽

Empirical Examination ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Different Types ◽

Technology Protection ◽

Positive Impacts

This study employs a quantitative method to investigate different types of trust in m-payment adoption. It aims to overcome the limitation of previous studies which are lack of differentiating trust types and investigating any mediating effect to m-payment adoption. Data of the study was collected in Vietnam, one of fastest growing m-payment usage markets globally in 2019. The research found significant and positive impacts of m-payment provider trust, institution-based trust, and seller trust on the overall consumer trust, which then fully mediates the relationships of three trust types and m-payment adoption. The study also revealed that technology trust is embedded in m-payment provider trust, suggesting that the m-payment provider is considered fully responsible for ensuring technology protection from the perspective of the m-payment consumers. The results enable researchers to better understand trust characteristics in m-payment adoption as well as technology adoption in general. In addition, the findings are beneficial to practitioners such as policy makers, consultants, and m-payment service providers to improve different elements of consumer trust, leading to higher m-payment adoption.

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Problems and Legal Solutions related to the Technology Protection Support System for Small and Medium Enterprise(SME) in Korea

과학기술법연구 ◽

10.32430/ilst.2014.20.1.185 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 185-224

Author(s):

Jeong-Ku PARK

Keyword(s):

Support System ◽

Small And Medium Enterprise ◽

Medium Enterprise ◽

Technology Protection

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Student Support Services in Higher Education: A Student Perspective

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0303.166 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Sukhdeep Kaur

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Support System ◽

Support Services ◽

Student Support Services ◽

Student Support ◽

Student Perspective ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Social And Emotional ◽

Quality Of Higher Education

Various policies have been framed from time to time to uplift the quality of higher education. But policy makers usually miss the key element of higher education that is students. Giving support to students including social and emotional support along with academic support brings awareness in students and can help a lot in enhancing the quality of higher education. The present study has been conducted to evaluate the student support services provided by authorities for improvement in individual as well as in improving the functioning of the institution. Majority of the students were not satisfied with the support system provided to them in higher education institutions. Students demanded regular revision in the curriculum according to the changing needs of the society, preferred knowledge with skills, addition of books in library and good support system for disabled students.

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Decision support system for ranking relevant indicators for reopening strategies following COVID-19 lockdowns

Quality & Quantity ◽

10.1007/s11135-021-01129-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tarifa S. Almulhim ◽

Igor Barahona

Keyword(s):

Decision Support ◽

Decision Support System ◽

Support System ◽

Fuzzy Theory ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Decision Making Processes ◽

Complex Decision Making ◽

Complex Decision ◽

Key Indicators

AbstractThe pandemic caused by the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus forced governments around the world to impose lockdowns, which mostly involved restricting non-essential activities. Once the rate of infection is manageable, governments must implement strategies that reverse the negative effects of the lockdowns. A decision support system based on fuzzy theory and multi-criteria decision analysis principles is proposed to investigate the importance of a set of key indicators for post-COVID-19 reopening strategies. This system yields more reliable results because it considers the hesitation and experience of decision makers. By including 16 indicators that are utilized by international organizations for comparing, ranking, or investigating countries, our results suggest that governments and policy makers should focus their efforts on reducing violence, crime and unemployment. The provided methodology illustrates the suitability of decision science tools for tackling complex and unstructured problems, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Governments, policy makers and stakeholders might find in this work scientific-based guidelines that facilitate complex decision-making processes.

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A knowledge fusion pattern and its evolution processes in a decision support system

Filomat ◽

10.2298/fil1805589g ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (5) ◽

pp. 1589-1605

Author(s):

Jin Gou ◽

Yu-Xiang Lei ◽

Mei-Zhen Chen ◽

Yi-Qiao Cai ◽

Cheng Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Decision Support ◽

Decision Support System ◽

Support System ◽

Effective Means ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Knowledge Fusion ◽

Knowledge Objects ◽

Machine Interaction

The aim of a decision support system (DSS) is to enhance the course of decision-making by furnishing a decision episode and support during the decision-making and enforcing procedure. Inspired by management information systems, the DSS assists policy makers to reach a decision by man-machine interaction through data, models and knowledge. Knowledge fusion is an effective means of enhancing the efficiency of a DSS. Thus, this paper presents a three-layer, six-step knowledge fusion pattern from the perspective of interaction and the three procedures used to arrive at a decision. For better understanding, an evaluation of the knowledge state with knowledge objects in the fusion pattern is also presented. Furthermore, we briefly examine a case study of a Fire Rescue DSS(FRDSS).

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Biosecurity: tools, behaviours and concepts

Emerging Topics in Life Sciences ◽

10.1042/etls20200343 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 449-452

Author(s):

Alan MacLeod ◽

Nicola Spence

Keyword(s):

Plant Protection ◽

Human Life ◽

Animal Health ◽

Early Warning Systems ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Recent Developments ◽

Surveillance Programs ◽

Harmful Organisms ◽

The One ◽

Biosecurity Practices

COVID 19 has raised the profile of biosecurity. However, biosecurity is not only about protecting human life. This issue brings together mini-reviews examining recent developments and thinking around some of the tools, behaviours and concepts around biosecurity. They illustrate the multi-disciplinary nature of the subject, demonstrating the interface between research and policy. Biosecurity practices aim to prevent the spread of harmful organisms; recognising that 2020 is the International Year of Plant Health, several focus on plant biosecurity although invasive species and animal health concerns are also captured. The reviews show progress in developing early warning systems and that plant protection organisations are increasingly using tools that compare multiple pest threats to prioritise responses. The bespoke modelling of threats can inform risk management responses and synergies between meteorology and biosecurity provide opportunities for increased collaboration. There is scope to develop more generic models, increasing their accessibility to policy makers. Recent research can improve pest surveillance programs accounting for real-world constraints. Social science examining individual farmer behaviours has informed biosecurity policy; taking a broader socio-cultural approach to better understand farming networks has the potential to change behaviours in a new way. When encouraging public recreationists to adopt positive biosecurity behaviours communications must align with their values. Bringing together the human, animal, plant and environmental health sectors to address biosecurity risks in a common and systematic manner within the One Biosecurity concept can be achieved through multi-disciplinary working involving the life, physical and social sciences with the support of legislative bodies and the public.

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Suicide on the Indian Subcontinent

Crisis ◽

10.1027//0227-5910.23.3.104 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 104-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Murad M. Khan

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Mental Health Professionals ◽

Indian Subcontinent ◽

Interpersonal Relationship ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Elderly Subjects ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Formidable Challenge ◽

Causative Factors

Summary: The Indian subcontinent comprises eight countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and the Maldives) and a collective population of more than 1.3 billion people. 10% of the world's suicides (more than 100,000 people) take place in just three of these countries, viz. India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. There is very little information on suicides from the other four countries. Some differences from suicides in Western countries include the high use of organophosphate insecticides, larger numbers of married women, fewer elderly subjects, and interpersonal relationship problems and life events as important causative factors. There is need for more and better information regarding suicide in the countries of the Indian subcontinent. In particular, studies must address culture-specific risk factors associated with suicide in these countries. The prevention of this important public health problem in an area of the world with myriad socio-economic problems, meager resources, and stigmatization of mental illness poses a formidable challenge to mental health professionals, policy makers, and governments of these countries.

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