scholarly journals O papel das bibliotecas no desenvolvimento de sistemas CRIS: Dois estudos de caso em Portugal / The role of libraries in CRIS development: two case studies from Portugal

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Revez
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Research Information System ◽  
Science Management ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

Objective - The CRIS (Current Research Information System) systems implemented in Portugal are discussed and the role that libraries have played in the development of these information systems is sought. Methodology - A qualitative methodology was adopted through the study of two cases, providing a point of view on the relationship between libraries and researchers in science and technology. Results - The increasingly significant presence of CRIS systems in Portugal stands out but with a timid participation of libraries in their implementation and development process. Discussion - The relevance of libraries in new information contexts, the definition of science management policies that consider the context and the various actors involved in the development of information systems and the effectiveness of national coordination structures that organize information of researchers in science and technology are discussed. Limitations - The data obtained are partial and of a secondary nature. Originality - An unprecedented point of view is provided on the relationship in Portugal between the scientific community and libraries as information and support services for the organization of science. Objetivo – Abordam-se os sistemas CRIS (Current Research Information System) implementados em Portugal e procura-se conhecer o papel que as bibliotecas têm desempenhado no desenvolvimento destes sistemas de informação. Metodologia – Foi adotada uma metodologia qualitativa, através do estudo de dois casos, fornecendo um ponto de vista sobre a relação entre as bibliotecas e os investigadores em ciência e tecnologia. Resultados – Destaca-se a presença cada vez mais significativa dos sistemas CRIS em Portugal mas uma participação tímida das bibliotecas no seu processo de implementação e desenvolvimento. Discussão – Problematiza-se a relevância das bibliotecas nos novos contextos informacionais, a definição de políticas de gestão da ciência que considerem o contexto e os diversos atores envolvidos no desenvolvimento de sistemas de informação e a eficácia das estruturas de coordenação nacional que organizam a informação relativa aos investigadores em ciência e tecnologia. Limitações – Os dados obtidos são parcelares e de natureza secundária. Originalidade – É fornecido um ponto de vista inédito sobre a relação existente em Portugal entre a comunidade científica e as bibliotecas enquanto serviços de informação e de suporte à organização da ciência.

scholarly journals Enhanced model for ergonomic evaluation of information systems: application to scientific research information system

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 683
Author(s):  
Khaoula Benmoussa ◽  
Majida Laaziri ◽  
Samira Khoulji ◽  
Kerkeb Mohamed Larbi ◽  
Abir El Yamami
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Hybrid Model ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Computing Systems ◽  
Research Information System ◽  
Ergonomic Evaluation

<p><span lang="EN-US">Considering the importance of the ergonomic aspect for information systems in providing an easy use of the computing systems, this paper focuses on the elaboration of a hybrid model for the ergonomic evaluation of information systems that merges a set of inspection dimensions such as accessibility, practicality, emotionality, and technological persuasion. Details on how the model has been constructed and data have been collected are presented. For the evaluation of our model, a situation of an information system for scientific research (SIMArech) in Moroccan Universities has been studied. This model can be used by ergonomist and human factor professionals. It is found that the proposed heuristics can effectively assess the most important dimensions of scientific research information systems.</span></p>

A Formal Definition of Information Systems

2011 ◽  
pp. 1546-1554
Author(s):  
Manuel Mora ◽  
Ovsei Gelman ◽  
Francisco Cervantes ◽  
Guisseppi Forgionne
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Scientific Discipline ◽  
Research Framework ◽  
Is Research ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Concepts ◽  
Science Management ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Definition Of

Since its conceptualization in the 1960s (Adam & Fitzgerald, 2000), information systems (IS) has undertaken a hard effort to be recognized as a scientific discipline. Nowadays, indicators such as the existence of undergraduate, master, and doctoral programs; research centers focused on IS topics; specialized conferences and journals; and professional and academic associations suggest that the IS discipline is a scientific field that is independent from its root disciplines (e.g., computer science, management science, accounting, and behavioral sciences). On the other hand, during this 50-year path, the discipline of information systems can be critiqued for the multiple selfidentities perceived by the different stakeholders (e.g., IS researchers, IS practitioners, and IS users). Gelman, Mora, Forgionne, and Cervantes (2005) point out the following weaknesses IS exhibits, making it a still immature field: i. the scarce utilization of deductive and formal (e.g., logical-mathematical) research models and methods (Farhoomand, 1987, p. 55); ii. the lack of a formal and standard set of fundamental well-defined concepts used in the discipline (Banville & Landry, 1989, p. 56; Alter, 2001, p. 3; Wand & Weber; 1990, p. 1282); and iii. the excessive number of availiable micro-theories (Barkhi & Sheetz, 2001, p. 11). Additionally, the partial, disparate, and not consensual conceptualizations of what is the focus of study in IS is(Alter 2003; Benbazat & Zmud, 2003), along with the lack of integration of multiple research methodologies to cope with the complexity of the phenomena of study (Mingers, 2001), also suggest that the maturity-development process for the IS discipline still is an ongoing process. Gelman et al. (2005), based on a profound study of the term information system (Mora, Cervantes, Mejia, & Weit- zenfeld, 2002), confirmed that the fundamental concepts used in most IS research are based on few and misused core concepts from what is the Theory of Systems (Ackoff, 1960, 1971), and that the few proposals for formalization (Wand & Weber, 1990; Mentzas, 1994; Alter, 2001, 2003) are still incomplete. Furthermore, although Systems Science concepts were used in the two most comprehensive IS research frameworks reported in the IS literature (Ives, Hamilton, & Davis, 1980; Nolan & Wetherbe, 1980), a recent study also identified conceptual inconsistency and incompleteness in both frameworks from a formal systemic view (Mora, Gelman, Cano, Cervantes, & Forgionne, 2006). Hence, it can be inferred that the utilization of an informal, conflicting, and ambiguous communicational system in the IS discipline (Banville & Landry, 1989) and the lack of a comprehensive IS research framework have hindered the development of a cumulative research tradition and delayed the maturation of the field (Wand & Weber, 1990; Farhoomand, 1987). As reported in Mora et al. (2002) and extended in Gelman et al. (2005), the formalization of the core concepts used in the IS discipline becomes a relevant and mandatory, as well as urgent, research purpose. This article furthers this purpose by utilizing the core principles from the Theory of Systems and a recent IS research framework (Mora et al., 2006) to extend and update the conceptualizations reported in previous studies. Formal definitions are updated and built upon the terms system (Ackoff, 1971; Gelman & Garcia, 1989), organization, business process, and information system (Mora et al., 2002; Gelman et al., 2005). Finally, this article examines the implications for IS research and practice.

The Political Economy of Information Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 285-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Homburg
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Information Management ◽  
System Development ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Information System Development ◽  
Political Views ◽  
Research Information System ◽  
Design Activities ◽  
Rational Process

Information system development is often seen as a rational process of consecutive design activities aimed at integrated information systems. Especially in settings where actors with varying interests operate, like in the development and use of so-called interorganizational information systems, these rational approaches rarely result in satisfying outcomes. In this chapter, the development of a Research Information System is analyzed in terms of alternative, political views on information management. It is concluded that integration of data schemes should not be an aim for information system development, especially for situations in which interests and objectives vary considerably. Furthermore, in such situations, information system development should be managed as a process in which various stakeholders enter and leave arenas, rather than as a project.

Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Zakat Infaq Shodaqoh Menggunakan Metodologi Extreme Programming

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-42
Author(s):  
Rysa Sahrial
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Extreme Programming ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Development Method ◽  
Know How ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Research Information System

Poverty is one continuing social issue which is hard to solve. Dealing with this problem, Islam has already had the alternative solution that is tithe (Zakat). Zakat is implemented to decrease economy imbalanced appeared in the society. While in fact, not all the Moslem pay Zakat. There are five factors as the reason why Moslem didn’t do that. First, some Muzakki wants to deliver his zakat directly.Seconde, not all Muzakki know how much Zakat must be paid. The other factors are Limited information about Mustahik home, limited time that Muzakki have to deliver his Zakat directly and the easiness to report Mustahik data. Dealing with those factors, it is required to have an information system which can make Muzakki meets Mustahik. In this research, information system application used Extreme Programming (XP) development method. XP method is required to program a system which will be made by accomodating the users’ needs and expectations.

О вопросах фольклоризма в письменной литературе

2019 ◽  
pp. 31-33
Author(s):  
Суусар Искендерова
Keyword(s):  
Modern Science ◽  
Folk Songs ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Past ◽  
Scientific Term ◽  
Literature Culture ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

Аннотация: Исследование проблемы фольклоризма является наиболее актуальной в современной науке о фольклоре. На разных этапах развития художественной литературы для формирования индивидуального творчества писателя особенно значимым становятся фольклорные жанры, сюжетные мотивы и художественные средства. В статье рассматривается связь письменной литературы и фольклора, особенно точка зрения проблеме фольклоризма в прошлом и их анализ. Термин «фольклоризм» начал использоваться советскими исследователями учеными как научный термин еще в 1930-х гг. Термин «фольклоризм» используется в различных сферах культуры, а в этой статье мы будем рассматривать в литературе. Несмотря на то, что на протяжении многих лет этот вопрос изучается литературоведами, фольклористами, все -таки нет единого теоретического определения понятия. Ключевые слова: фольклор, фольклоризм, литература, культура, письменная литература, художественная литература, оседлый народ, пословицы и поговорки, фольклорные песни. Аннотация: Көркөм адабияттын өнүгүүсүнүн ар кайсы баскычтарында сүрөткердин жеке чыгармачылыгынын калыптанышы үчүн фольклордук жанрлар, сюжеттер, мотивдер жана көркөм каражаттар айрыкча мааниге ээ. Макалада жазма адабият менен фольклордук карым-катышы, айрыкча фольклоризм маселеси жөнүндө мурдагы көз караштарга кайрылып, аларга талдоо жүргүзүү менен бирге автор өз байкоолорунда келтирет. “Фольклоризм” деген илимий термин 1930-жылы баштап колдонула баштаган. “Фольклоризм” термини маданияттын түрдүү сфераларында кеңири колдо- нулат, бул жерде адабияттагы колдонулушун каралат. Макалада адабий материал менен фольклордук байланышын терең түшүнүү үчүн адабий фольклоризм маселесинин талаштуу жактары каралат. Түйүндүү сөздөр: фольклор, фольклоризм, адабият, маданият, жазма адабият, көркөм адабият, көчмөн калк, макал-лакап, фольклордук ырлар. Annotation: The study of the problem of folklore is the most relevant in the modern science of folklore. At various stages in the development of fiction, folklore genres, plot motifs, and artistic means become especially significant for the formation of the writer's individual creativity. The article examines the relationship between written literature and folklore, especially the point of view of the problem of folklorism in the past and their analysis. The term "folklorism" began to be used by Soviet scholars as a scientific term back in the 1930s. The term "folklorism" is used in various fields of culture, and in this article we will consider in the literature. Despite the fact that for many years this issue has been studied by literary scholars, folklorists, all the same there is no single theoretical definition of the concept. Keywords: folklore, folklorism, literature, culture, written literature, fiction, settled people, proverbs and sayings, folk songs.

scholarly journals MECHANISM OF REPRODUCING TECHNICAL RESOURCES OF ENTERPRISES IN THE PROCESS OF THEIR FUNCTIONING

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olena Bobrovska
Keyword(s):  
Economic Behavior ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Total Capital ◽  
Economic Transformations ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Additional Value ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cost Characteristics

The specific character of reproducing and maintaining the quality and productivity of technical resources is considered from the point of view of their economic essence and economic behavior in the production process. The views of domestic and foreign scientists are analyzed regarding the subject-functional and monetary definition of the enterprises’ capital, а part of which is the cost of technical resources. Understanding the properties of technical resources as a part of the enterprise total capital allowed identifying the basic statements. The relationship between the reproduction of technical resources and their total value in the process of functioning, namely the turnover and transition of their monetary equivalent to the material equivalent and vice versa has been shown. The steps of movement of the technical resources monetary equivalent are presented and considered in three stages: formation of the stage, at which the enterprise money capital is transformed into technical resources; the stage of technical resources production use and that of resources conversion into monetary form in the process of which the relationship between the state of technical resources capabilities and their cost characteristics changes. The character of economic transformations in the process of movement is described; the method of creating and adding cash flow formed by technical resource, to the money capital of the enterprise is considered. It has been proposed to use a linear rate depreciation accounting, from the beginning of the technical resources acquisition and throughout useful life using of the capital discount rate, in order to prevent partial loss of value of the initial capital invested in technical resources. It has been shown that the use of technical resources is expedient until the value of the monetary product is equal to their discounted price. The research pursued showed that for timely innovative reproduction of technical resources as part of the enterprise capital cost, these resources must perform the main function – that of forming additional value (additional profit).

scholarly journals Standardized Flexibility: The Choreography of ICT in Standardization of Service Work

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 679-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Røhnebæk
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Due Process ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
Local Responses ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Relationship

This article is based on a research project that explores the proliferation of information and communication technology (ICT) in public services. Furthermore, the research explores how the enhanced presence of ICT relates to efforts to increas-ingly individualise the service delivery. It can be argued that enhanced individualisation requires increased levels of discretion and flexibility. At the same time, this flexibility needs to be implemented within a standardized framework to ensure due process and to meet demands for efficiency. As local-level work practices in the public services are increasingly being enabled through ICT, the information systems can thus be seen to offer ’standardized flexibility’. Hence, the information systems work as both enablers of flexibility and as controllers of the same. This research explores how this duality manifests empirically at the local-level of the Norwegian employment and welfare services (NAV). It focuses on the in-terface of the information systems and local-level employees. In this article, I portray the role of the information system, Arena, with regard to how the front-line employees structure and organize their work. This portrayal reveals that the information system reflects an ideal world which is out of tune with local working conditions. The employees are thus facing gaps between the ideals of the system and their actual work context. The main purpose of the paper is to illustrate how the employees deal with this gap; I identify three types of responses and strategies. Moreover, I suggest that the relationship between the information systems and different kinds of local responses may be fruitfully analysed by drawing an analogy with choreography and dancing. The second purpose of this article is thus to outline how the metaphor of choreography may provide a suitable theoretical lens for analysing ICT-enabled standardization of work.

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