The Role of a Sustainability Informatics Framework in Transportation Systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Jia ◽  
Barry Cumbie ◽  
Chetan S. Sankar ◽  
Jian Yu
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Energy Informatics ◽  
Research Propositions ◽  
Sustainability Indices

This article develops a Sustainability Informatics Framework, a framework that connects Information Technology with sustainability and is based on the Belief-Action-Outcome and Energy Informatics frameworks. The triple-bottom line (People, Planet, and Profit) is adopted as a criterion for measuring sustainability and three sustainability indices are first formulated and then visualized using Sustainability Dashboards. This framework is then used to analyze transportation systems. This leads to the development of research propositions that can expand the role of the Information Systems discipline to research on areas of sustainable nation building.

The Role of a Sustainability Informatics Framework in Transportation Systems

2015 ◽  
pp. 470-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Jia ◽  
Barry Cumbie ◽  
Chetan S. Sankar ◽  
Jian Yu
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Energy Informatics ◽  
Research Propositions ◽  
Sustainability Indices

This article develops a Sustainability Informatics Framework, a framework that connects Information Technology with sustainability and is based on the Belief-Action-Outcome and Energy Informatics frameworks. The triple-bottom line (People, Planet, and Profit) is adopted as a criterion for measuring sustainability and three sustainability indices are first formulated and then visualized using Sustainability Dashboards. This framework is then used to analyze transportation systems. This leads to the development of research propositions that can expand the role of the Information Systems discipline to research on areas of sustainable nation building.

scholarly journals IT General Controls Testing: Assessing the Effectiveness of User Access Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine Lee ◽  
Rebecca Sawyer
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Access Management ◽  
Graduate Level ◽  
General Control ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
User Access ◽  
It Audit

ABSTRACT The verification of Information Technology (IT) controls is a core responsibility of IT auditors. This case places the student in the role of an IT auditor assigned to test the operating effectiveness of a specific IT general control: user access management. In addition to learning about IT controls, the case introduces several Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, MATCH, INDEX, and various text functions. The student documents the results of the IT controls tests by completing a testing matrix and writing a memo. General controls, user access management, and Excel applications are all topics taught in Accounting Information Systems (AIS) and Audit courses. As such, instructors can use this case at the undergraduate or graduate level in an IT Audit, Accounting Information Systems, or Audit class.

Designing Accounting Information Systems for Primary Cash Receipts and Expenditures in Open ERP-based Retail Units (ODOO)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-208
Author(s):  
Ivana Larasati Putri Navalina ◽  
Ludfi Djajanto ◽  
Ari Kamayanti
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Industrial Technology ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Business People ◽  
Technology Revolution ◽  
Over Time

Over time, this type of cooperative business slowly begins to lose its existencedue to increasingly fierce business competition. This is because the role ofcooperatives, which is identical to the provision of basic foodstuffs for theneeds of the community, has now been taken over by the existence ofsupermarkets both in cities and in the regions. This is due to the influence ofthe industrial technology revolution 4.0 which requires business people tocontinue to be able to improve services and offer technology-basedconvenience so that it has an impact on customer satisfaction. This literaturereview aims to describe the role of the use of information technology systemsfor accounting for primary cash receipts and disbursements in cooperatives.

Utilization of adaptive methodology to underpin rail transportation systems: Sydney metro’s methodical formulation

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Koorosh Gharehbaghi ◽  
Kerry McManus ◽  
Matt Myers
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
System Thinking ◽  
Rail Transportation ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transportation Projects ◽  
Separate Dimension

Purpose As a part of adaptive and complex system thinking, geographic information systems (GIS) are beneficial particularly for transportation projects, where uncertainty is frequent. Accordingly, this paper aims to examine the utilization of GIS in line with adaptive and complex system thinking, as the basis of the methodical formulation of perceived gaps within the integrated transportation planning (ITP) specifically for the mega transportation projects. Such a framework is undertaken, as the mega transportation projects although may seem straightforward, however, are problematic and require more consideration than the traditional triple bottom line factors. Using the Sydney Metro as the case study, the outcome demonstrates the significance of the fourth separate dimension of engineering into the aforementioned bottom-line factors. Design/methodology/approach The research examines the utilization of adaptive and complex system thinking, as the basis of the methodical formulation of perceived gaps within the ITP. The use of Sydney’s Metro project is a novel example of the proposed methodical formulation and its empirical assessment and provides a better understanding of the use of mapping and planning tools for mega transportation projects. Findings Aptly, using the developed conceptual framework, this research further validates the inclusion of a separate engineering dimension with the usual triple bottom line factors. Such inclusion is paramount in responding to the existing ITP gaps found within the current literature. Originality/value This research uses GIS and ITP process to support the aforementioned adaptive and complex system thinking. This, in turn, is used as the basis of a methodical formulation framework in dealing with mega rail transportation infrastructure. To support such a proposition, Sydney Metro is examined as the basis of a case study.

The Drivers for a Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing Industry

2012 ◽  
pp. 1659-1679
Author(s):  
George M. Hall ◽  
Joe Howe
Keyword(s):  
Energy Management ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Chemical Manufacturing ◽  
Future Demands

This chapter describes the current situation of the chemical manufacturing industry and looks to the future demands on the sector such as: for sustainability, the advent of new bio-based feedstocks for improved energy management and the implications of these demands on the sector. These implications include definitions of sustainability criteria for the chemical manufacturing industry and the need for transparent reporting following the Triple Bottom Line approach. The important role of chemical (or more generally, process) engineers in delivering bio-based sustainable solutions is emphasised, but this also suggests that a new way of thinking about the discipline is required. Indeed, there are arguments that the demand for a sustainable chemical manufacturing sector could bring about the next paradigm shift in the discipline with concomitant education implications.

The Human Factors Issues in Information Security: What are They and Do They Matter?

1998 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-443
Author(s):  
Pamela R. McCauley-Bell ◽  
Lesia L. Crumpton
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Error ◽  
System Security ◽  
Security Protocol ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Security Issues

The information technology field has been increasingly plagued by threats to the security of information systems, networks, and communication media. The solutions to these problems have primarily focused on the techniques to more closely safeguard networks (i.e. firewalls) with similar efforts being put into assessing the vulnerabilities of the hardware and software aspects of the systems. With the exception of discussions into more creative password selection, discussion pertaining to the role of the user, can play in reducing the risk of human error and thus promoting system security has been extremely limited. This lecture will present an overview of information security issues impacted by human interaction that may or may not play a role in promoting system security. Understanding that information systems are in fact composed of hardware and software components which must be addressed using traditional information security protocol, this lecture will provide an understanding of the possible risk that the human/user poses to an information system. Once the risks or factors associated with the human in the security of the system are identified, the next question is do the factors matter? The objective of this lecture is to present an intellectual discussion of human factors issues and their impact on information security. This is an important discussion topic that the information technology field can not afford to ignore.

Socially Responsible Index: International Experiences and China’s Practices

2011 ◽  
Vol 361-363 ◽  
pp. 1740-1744
Author(s):  
Zhao Hui Li ◽  
Jun Feng Li
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Socially Responsible Investment ◽  
Social Awareness ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Responsible Investment ◽  
International Experiences ◽  
International Social

This paper focuses on the compiling and the role of the socially responsible index. Socially responsible investment originated from ethically investing teachings and developed on growing social awareness. Social responsibility indexes are products of the development of social responsibility investment. The Domini 400 Social Index, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and the Calvert Social Index are typical cases of international social responsibility indexes. They are compiled on the base of consistency, flexibility and transparency and their component stocks are selected according to triple bottom line. Compared with international experiences, China’s social responsibility indexes have a shorter history and some problems.

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