scholarly journals The Effect of Knowledge Sharing on Open Source Contribution: A Multi-platform Perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivek Singh ◽  
Saurav Chakraborty ◽  
Arjun Kadian
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Source Contribution

scholarly journals Knowledge sharing in open source software communities: motivations and management

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 791-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zilia Iskoujina ◽  
Joanne Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Online Communities ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper aims to add to the understanding of knowledge sharing in online communities through an investigation of the relationship between individual participant’s motivations and management in open source software (OSS) communities. Drawing on a review of literature concerning knowledge sharing in organisations, the factors that motivate participants to share their knowledge in OSS communities, and the management of such communities, it is hypothesised that the quality of management influences the extent to which the motivations of members actually result in knowledge sharing. Design/methodology/approach – To test the hypothesis, quantitative data were collected through an online questionnaire survey of OSS web developers with the aim of gathering respondents’ opinions concerning knowledge sharing, motivations to share knowledge and satisfaction with the management of OSS projects. Factor analysis, descriptive analysis, correlation analysis and regression analysis were used to explore the survey data. Findings – The analysis of the data reveals that the individual participant’s satisfaction with the management of an OSS project is an important factor influencing the extent of their personal contribution to a community. Originality/value – Little attention has been devoted to understanding the impact of management in OSS communities. Focused on OSS developers specialising in web development, the findings of this paper offer an important original contribution to understanding the connections between individual members’ satisfaction with management and their motivations to contribute to an OSS project. The findings reveal that motivations to share knowledge in online communities are influenced by the quality of management. Consequently, the findings suggest that appropriate management can enhance knowledge sharing in OSS projects and online communities, and organisations more generally.

scholarly journals Blogging Beyond the PDF

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Fenner
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
San Diego ◽  
Source Code ◽  
Open Source Code

Four weeks ago I wrote about the Beyond the PDF workshop that is planned for January in San Diego. The goal of the workshop is to identify a set of requirements, and a group of willing participants to develop open source code to accelerate scientific knowledge sharing. ...

Open Culture for Education and Research Environment

2011 ◽  
pp. 219-244
Author(s):  
Ernesto Damiani ◽  
Paul G. Mezey ◽  
Paolo M. Pumilia ◽  
Anna M. Tammaro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Major Change ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Organizational Model ◽  
Research Environment ◽  
Cultural Changes

Some contemporary theoretical and technological issues that are becoming of paramount importance for building a cross-disciplinary research and knowledge-sharing environment are outlined, pointing out those cultural changes implied by the increasing adoption of the ICT. In the unprecedented abundance of information sources that can be reached through the Internet, the growing need for reliability will not be met without a major change of scholar’s, teacher’s, and learner’s attitudes to foster enhanced trusted relationship. In this chapter, emphasis is placed on the open source organizational model, highlighting some of the key elements of the open culture: knowledge-sharing technologies, interoperability, reusability and quality assurance.

scholarly journals OPEN SCIENCE, KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND REPRODUCIBILITY AS DRIVERS FOR THE ADOPTION OF FOSS4G IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

2019 ◽  
Vol XLII-4/W14 ◽  
pp. 107-110
Author(s):  
I. Iosifescu Enescu ◽  
G-K. Plattner ◽  
L. Bont ◽  
M. Fraefel ◽  
R. Meile ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Environmental Data ◽  
Environmental Research ◽  
Data Repository ◽  
User Requirement ◽  
Data Portal

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> Support for open science is a highly relevant user requirement for the environmental data portal EnviDat. EnviDat, the institutional data portal and publication data repository of the Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, actively implements the FAIR (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability and Reusability) principles and provides a range of services in the area of research data management. Open science, with its requirements for improved knowledge sharing and reproducibility, is driving the adoption of free and open source software for geospatial (FOSS4G) in academic research. Open source software can play a key role in the proper documentation of data sets, processes and methodologies, because it supports the transparency of methods and the precise documentation of all steps needed to achieve the published results. EnviDat actively supports these activities to enhance its support for open science. With EnviDat, WSL contributes to the ongoing cultural evolution in research towards open science and opportunities for distant collaboration.</p>

scholarly journals One Metre Plus (1M+): A Multifunctional Open-Source Sensor for Bicycles Based on Raspberry Pi

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (17) ◽  
pp. 5812
Author(s):  
Andres Henao ◽  
Philippe Apparicio ◽  
David Maignan
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Essential Tool ◽  
Geographical Position ◽  
Motorized Vehicles ◽  
Comparability Of Results

During the last decade, bicycles equipped with sensors became an essential tool for research, particularly for studies analyzing the lateral passing distance between motorized vehicles and bicycles. The objective of this article is to describe a low-cost open-source sensor called one metre plus (1m+) capable of measuring lateral passing distance, registering the geographical position of the cyclist, and video-recording the trip. The plans, codes, and schematic design are open and therefore easily accessible for the scientific community. This study describes in detail the conceptualization process, the characteristics of the device, and the materials from which they are made. The study also provides an evaluation of the product and describes the sensor’s functionalities and its field of application. The objective of this project is to democratize research and develop a platform/participative project that offers tools to researchers worldwide, in order to standardize knowledge sharing and facilitate the comparability of results in various contexts.

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