scholarly journals The Rise of Current Research Information Systems (CRIS): The Case of the Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo de Castro ◽  
Siva Shankar Kimidi ◽  
Kannan Palavesm
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Implementation Strategy ◽  
National Level ◽  
Information Network ◽  
Network System ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Research Information System ◽  
Implementation Models

The paper describes the rapid arising of a national-level research information management infrastructure (RIM) in India as a case study for a bottom-up Current Research Information System (CRIS) implementation strategy. Less than a year and a half after its first launch, the Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS) has become a widespread institutional RIM asset with over 180 instances at Indian research-performing organisations. As a result, India is currently leading the classification by number of CRIS per country in the euroCRIS Directory of Research Information Systems (DRIS), followed by Norway and the United Kingdom.As a background to the case study, the broad international CRIS context is also analysed. The causes for the quick rise of such systems are examined, together with their national-level implementation models in various countries and the differences between CRIS and expert finder systems.

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.

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>

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 Los Sistemas de Información en el Sector Público en el Ecuador: Estudio de Caso la Autoridad Portuaria de Puerto Bolívar // Information Systems in the Public Sector in Ecuador: Case Study of the Port Authority of Puerto Bolivar

Ciencia Unemi ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (26) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Verónica Armijos-Neira ◽  
Orlando Enderica-Armijos ◽  
Maria Eugenia Palomeque-Solano ◽  
Javier Bermeo
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
National Level ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Port Authority ◽  
Sistemas De Informacion ◽  
Estudio De Caso

El presente artículo analiza los beneficios obtenidos en los procesos de la gestión administrativa gubernamental en Ecuador  relacionada a  los Sistemas de Información (SI)  tomando como estudio de caso a la Autoridad Portuaria de Puerto Bolívar.  Para lo cual se analizaron las características generales y los procesos relacionados a la administración pública de los SI: Servicio Nacional de Contratación Pública, Sistema de Transporte y Obras Públicas   y Gestión por Resultados en el Departamento de Infraestructura.  Se concluye que los SI están alineados con los objetivos de la administración pública que la literatura menciona, los cuales son eficacia y eficiencia en los procesos. Además de la automatización, segregación de roles y transparencia en el manejo de la información. Sin embargo, se deben mejorar los manuales de usuarios en cuanto a interacción y nivel de detalle y el proceso de capacitación en el  manejo de los mismos.  Por ser un estudio exploratorio, el cual se basó en un estudio de caso, queda pendiente el análisis de los SI a nivel nacional, pudiendo tomar como referencia el enfoque de análisis en este artículo y comparar los posibles resultados con los trabajos futuros. AbstractThis article analyzes the profits obtained during the administrative government management in Ecuador and its relation with Information Systems (IS). This article uses Port Authority of Puerto Bolivar as a case study, and the analysis of general characteristics and the processes related to the following IS public administration: National Service of Public Procurement, National Public Procurement System Transport and Public Works, Results Based Management in the Infrastructure Department. It was concluded that the IS are aligned with the objectives of public administration (effectiveness and efficiency in the processes), in addition to the automation, segregation of roles and transparency in the handling of the information. However, it is recommended to improve the users’ manuals in terms of interaction, level of detail and management training process. Because it is a qualitative research, based on a case study, the analysis of the IS at the national level is a topic that needs further research. Although, we were able to take this case as focus reference in this paper and compare the possible outcomes with future work. 

European International Freight Forwarders

2010 ◽  
pp. 1125-1139
Author(s):  
Hans Lehmann
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Business Success ◽  
New Information ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Freight Forwarding ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
System Interfaces

This case study is about information systems in one of the largest freight forwarding companies in Europe, here named Spedition Chur AG (SCA)1. With a long tradition of computers, data processing, and information systems on a global level, SCA has used information technology extensively since the 1960s. Over the years, their systems have become a truly strategic resource; many of the services SCA offers today are based solely on information management — the physical side of the transport business has taken a back seat and is often outsourced. The problems and issues SCA is dealing with now are the dichotomy of its IT strategy: how to coordinate a stringently standardized core of systems with its critically important but highly individualized system-to-system interfaces with its key customers. Furthermore, the rapid change in technology and the very wide range and reach of its operations now means that the global implementation of new information systems often cannot be completed before the technologies underlying them have become obsolescent. The case describes the development of the systems that underlie the business success and sets out the governance and management structures that make this possible.

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