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Avison, D. E., H. U. Shah, R. S. Powell, and P. S. Uppal. "Applying Methodologies for Information Systems Development." Journal of Information Technology 7, no. 3 (September 1992): 127–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026839629200700302.
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Many organizations develop their information systems without the use of any information systems development methodology. However, even when organizations identify the need for the use of such methodologies, it is not always obvious which to use, or whether a blended combination might be appropriate. Further, in using either stand-alone or blended information systems development methodologies in practice, a number of difficulties are encountered. This paper discusses the use of an information systems development methodology which consisted of a blend of other methodologies in a real-world situation (a large telecommunications company) where no formal methodology had been used previously. A number of difficulties arose in practice, some of which were not anticipated. Examples are given of the types of difficulty encountered, and these fell into three broad categories: those related to the deficiencies in the design techniques and tools themselves; those related to implementing the system from the design; and those related to the particular environment.
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Wynekoop, Judy L., and Nancy L. Russo. "Systems Development Methodologies: Unanswered Questions." Journal of Information Technology 10, no. 2 (June 1995): 65–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026839629501000209.
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Despite over a decade of study, little is really known about information systems development and the use of systems development methodologies. There has been little evaluation of methodologies in use or examination of the selection, development, adaptation or use of methodologies in practice. This paper discusses this lack of knowledge and its ramifications for research and practice.
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Westrup, Christopher. "Information Systems Methodologies in Use." Journal of Information Technology 8, no. 4 (December 1993): 267–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026839629300800407.
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Research into information systems development (ISD) methodologies is generally restricted to the creation or elaboration of methodologies or the provision of CASE support. This paper proposes that a fruitful area of research, which will provide insights into the effectiveness of ISD methodologies, must centre on the observation of the practice of systems developers, users and managers, and the study of methodologies in use. Such a programme requires certain techniques, ideally longitudinal ethnographic case studies. Preliminary results from a couple of case studies indicate that ISD methodologies are not used as prescribed but this does not necessarily prevent the successful completion of development projects.
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Kautz, Karlheinz, Bo Hansen, and Dan Jacobsen. "The Utilization of Information Systems Development Methodologies in Practice." Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research 6, no. 4 (October 2004): 1–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15228053.2004.10856051.
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Conger, Sue. "Software Development Life Cycles and Methodologies." International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach 4, no. 1 (January 2011): 1–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jitsa.2011010101.
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Information Systems as a discipline has generated thousands of research papers, yet the practice still suffers from poor-quality applications. This paper evaluates the current state of application development, finding practice wanting in a number of areas. Changes recommended to fix historical shortcomings include improved management attention to risk management, testing, and detailed work practices. In addition, for industry’s move to services orientation, recommended changes include development of usable interfaces and a view of applications as embedded in the larger business services in which they function. These business services relate to both services provided to parent-organization customers as well as services provided by the information technology organization to its constituents. Because of this shift toward service orientation, more emphasis on usability, applications, testing, and improvement of underlying process quality are needed. The shift to services can be facilitated by adopting tenets of IT service management and user-centered design and by attending to service delivery during application development.
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Taylor, M. J., J. McWilliam, H. Forsyth, and S. Wade. "Methodologies and website development: a survey of practice." Information and Software Technology 44, no. 6 (April 2002): 381–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0950-5849(02)00024-1.
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Fitzgerald, B. "The use of systems development methodologies in practice: a field study." Information Systems Journal 7, no. 3 (July 1997): 201–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2575.1997.d01-18.x.
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Gillis, Pamela A., Holly Booth, Judith R. Graves, Charles Steven Fehlauer, and Jerome Soller. "Translating Traditional Principles of System Development into a Process for Designing Clinical Information Systems." International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care 10, no. 2 (1994): 235–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s026646230000619x.
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AbstractTraditional software development methodologies enhanced by a clinical component result in information systems that support the practice of nursing. This paper describes the clinical informatics model used to develop and evaluate a mobile computer assessment tool. Data entry of atomic-level elements, with storage in a relational database, allows the synthesis and analysis by multiple disciplines to aid in real-time decision making. The system is designed to improve the recording and accessibility of patient data and nursing observations on a geriatric unit at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center.
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Jevsejev, Roman. "INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RISK ASSESSMENT METHODS AND IMPROVEMENT SOLUTIONS." Mokslas - Lietuvos ateitis 12 (January 30, 2020): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/mla.2020.10562.
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The legal tools applied in the context of IT technology development failing to solve the problems facing society. On the other hand, the development of innovation is sometimes hindered. The intensity of the development of information systems and technologies requires highly flexible and adaptive approaches to cybersecurity. One of these approaches is IT risk assessment. There are currently many methodologies that can be used to effectively assess cyber threats. For institutions with multiple exposures, the correlation between different positions may not be correctly estimated. Measuring known risk is a common problem in risk assessment practice. In order to develop a simple IT risk assessment method, the article examines existing IT risk assessment methods, proposes IT risk assessment solutions and presents the results of practical application.
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Abdel-Moteleb, Abou-Bakr, and Mark Woodman. "Towards a Knowledge Management System Development Method: Critique of Some Relevant Theories and Methodologies." Journal of Information & Knowledge Management 06, no. 01 (March 2007): 33–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219649207001524.
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Knowledge management (KM) systems are increasingly gaining importance in practice and in research. However, research in the field is fragmented by various theories and concepts used by scholars with diverse disciplinary perspectives. As a result, advancing research into KM systems is hindered by a general tendency to overlook previous pertinent theories in various fields and contributions by scholars in other related disciplines. We are engaged in research into KM system development from principles of practical KM. In conjunction with field work with "knowledge practitioners" we have conducted a survey of related theories and concepts across relevant disciplines. This paper offers a framework for conceptualising KM system development in organisations based on a critique of relevant theories and concepts.
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Chernova, L. S. "Benchmarking model based on genetic mechanisms in project management." Herald of the Odessa National Maritime University, no. 60 (March 21, 2020): 140–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.33082/2226-1893-2019-3-140-155.
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The application of knowledge accumulated in the fundamental mechanisms of wildlife is a global trend in the development of project ma-nagement. This trend requires additional research on the development of exis-ting methodologies, knowledge systems, and genetic mechanisms of project and program management. Convergence (oncoming) of knowledge systems of various branches and benchmarking are mechanisms that transfer knowledge and best practice between domains. The authors proposed a classification of convergence mechanisms for further transfer of knowledge − benchmarking between different domains. Four principles of constructing and developing methodologies for project management based on transfer of knowledge and best practice are formulated. These are the principles of the necessary diversity (Ashby), the coherence of methodologies, convergence, integration and harmonization, the focus on the result and product. They are given basic definitions and application of genetic models in creation of methodologies of project management. The model of application of genetic mechanisms of the matrix model of knowledge (mRNA), models and methods of project management is proposed. The benchmarking model of genetic mechanisms and information in project management is defined as a sequence of matrix RNA processing steps. The following steps that are described in the interpretation of project management methodologies are initiation, transcription, processing and transport, translation, splicing, modification, product formation, and termination. Considered approach has a significant impact on the development of the competence of project managers, taking into account the creation and production of fundamentally new knowledge and management mechanisms.
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Anunciação, Pedro Fernandes, and Eliana Nunes. "Access Management as a Security Critical Factor." International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management 10, no. 3 (July 2021): 12–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijrcm.2021070102.
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The security of information and information systems is now an important and timely issue insofar as it conditions the normal development of economic activities and may even compromise the sustainability of the economic organizations themselves. The news about the violation of information privacy or the breach of security in the information systems environment has alerted management to the need to evaluate the existing security policies and procedures, namely at information systems and information technology. In this context, the present research work presents a study on the criticality of information systems access management in a large Portuguese telecommunications company, through the analysis of organizational access management practices and procedures. In this study, different methodologies were adopted to analyze the current situation, assess the organizational methodologies and politics, and optimize the management of different types of users.
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Tierney, Aisling, Hannah Tweddell, and Chris Willmore. "Measuring education for sustainable development." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 16, no. 4 (July 6, 2015): 507–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-07-2013-0083.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how education for sustainable development (ESD) was measured in the taught curriculum at the University of Bristol (UoB), providing comparison to other methods of measurement and how measurements were used to engage academics in considering the visibility of the penetration of sustainable development into their teaching. Design/methodology/approach – The process of designing a quantitative and comparative method of reviewing ESD utilising a reflective process at the UoB is considered, which can be applied by other institutions. The UoB decided on an in-house method of assessment using the Unit and Programme Catalogue, a list of all taught units. Initially this revealed that some information relating to ESD was not clearly articulated. A school ESD review refined the data along with the release of key information set data, a nationally published data set which identifies mandatory, typical and optional diets taken by students on programmes. Findings – Text-based methods of assessing ESD penetration into programmes of study have limited use as direct measures of sustainability visibility in programmes, but can be improved by using interpretative methodologies. The combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies can produce data, which is a useful catalyst for academic reflection. Most importantly, it provides a tool for engagement while also enabling the targeting of resources and support. The UoB has avoided the pitfalls of manipulatable text count methods, and shown that comparative methods can be combined effectively with real engagement with academics and students for a measurement method that showcases good practice. Originality/value – Increasingly, universities and the higher education sector more widely are looking to embed ESD. To assess progress, systems of measurement and monitoring are required. This case study shares a replicable methodology combining quantitative and qualitative methods developed at the UoB which has been used by academics as a reflective tool to change their practice.
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Kotlarsky, Julia. "Re-Engineering at LeCroy Corporation: The Move to Component-Based Systems." Journal of Information Technology 22, no. 4 (December 2007): 265–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jit.2000099.
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This case study discusses two related aspects that are becoming increasingly important in today's software development practice: re-engineering of a monolithic system into a component-based system (the focus of this case) and globally distributed work. Component-based (software) development (CBD) involves (i) the development of software components and (ii) the building of software systems through the integration of preexisting software components (developed in-house or procured from the component market). For companies involved in software development, CBD offers agility in design by basing software development on methodologies that support the recombination of reusable components, being an approach that rapidly expands product variation and sustains the build-up of product families. It also promises significant improvements in software development through shorter time-to-market and reduced development costs. However, being an innovative approach to software development that emerged in the mid-1990s, the adoption of CBD requires companies to re-engineer existing software systems (products) or to develop new systems from scratch using component technologies and to deal with additional challenges associated with the management of CBD. LeCroy Corporation was one of the early adopters of CBD that decided to adopt CBD to gain competitive advantage in its markets. The case describes an actual situation at LeCroy Corporation, involving several decisions, challenges and opportunities faced by the managers of a globally distributed software development team over a period of time when they re-engineered a monolithic system into a component-based system.
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Shahzeb Hussain, Namrata Bhadri, and Syed Razauddin Shahlal. "Factors Influencing the Efficacy of Agile Usage." International Journal of Engineering and Management Research 10, no. 5 (October 5, 2020): 1–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.31033/ijemr.10.5.1.
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Agile techniques that utilize iterative development are broadly used in various industry projects as a lightweight development technique which can satisfy the continuous changes of requirements. Short repetitions are used that are required for efficient product delivery. Traditional and old software development methods are not much efficient and effective to control the rapid change in requirements. Despite the benefits of Agile, criticism on agile methodology states that it couldn’t succeed to pay attention to architectural and design issues and therefore is bound to produce small design-decisions. The past decade has observed numerous changes in systems development with many organizations accepting agile techniques as a viable methodology for developing systems. An increase in the number of research studies reveals the growing demand and acceptance of agile methodologies. While most research has focused on acceptance rate and adaptation of agile practices, there is very limited knowledge of their post-adoption usage and incorporation within organizations. Several factors explain the effective usage of agile methodologies. A combination of previous research in Agile Methodologies, Diffusion of Innovations, Information Systems implementation, and Systems Development has been carried out to develop a research model that identifies the main factors relevant to the propagation and effective usage of agile methodologies in organizations.
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Pereira, Rúben, and João Serrano. "A review of methods used on IT maturity models development: A systematic literature review and a critical analysis." Journal of Information Technology 35, no. 2 (February 17, 2020): 161–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0268396219886874.
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Maturity models can be seen as support tools for an organization. Their importance is increasing in the scientific community and IT (Information Technology) organizations are starting to implement them. The main objective of maturity models is to evaluate and improve the organization’s practices by creating an improvement roadmap. However, the utilization of the methodologies and methods by this community for the development of this kind of tools is not consensual. Several investigators have created guidelines for the development of maturity models, but the authors are not adopting them; they prefer to adopt their own methodologies. In this research, with the objective of reviewing the methodologies, methods, and guidelines used by the scientific community to develop IT maturity models, a Systematic Literature Review and a Critical analysis were made in order to realize a comparison between IT maturity models and Non-IT maturity models. In total, 109 articles of maturity models’ development were analyzed. A discussion of the articles’ results was realized.
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Sousa-Vieira, María-Estrella, José-Carlos López-Ardao, Manuel Fernández-Veiga, Miguel Rodríguez-Pérez, and Cándido López-García. "Using Social Learning Methodologies in Higher Education." International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP) 5, no. 2 (May 7, 2015): 64. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v5i2.4645.
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It is commonly accepted that contemporary cohorts of students witness and experience the benefits of information technologies in their learning processes. The so-called ``digital natives'' acquire, as a consequence of their early exposure to these technologies, different patterns of work, distinct attention conducts, new learning preferences and, generally, better skills for learning and working within rich online social contexts. So, it seems reasonable that the traditional education systems evolve and shape their practice to leverage those new patterns. Despite the fact that online social networks (OSNs) are widely recognized as a powerful tool for adding a new social dimension to the learning management systems (LMSs), OSNs do not fully integrate the specific features of the learning process yet and LMSs do not exploit the advantages of an active social environment for reinforcing the learning experience. We report in this paper the design, development and use of a software platform which enlarges and adapts the basic features of an OSN in order to be useful for very general learning environments. The software allows the creation, assessment and reporting of a range of collaborative activities based on social interactions among the students, and offers a reward mechanism by means of ranking and reputation. We argue that this approach is helpful in increasing the students' motivation, besides improving the learning experience and performance. The software has been tested in an undergraduate course about computer networks. Different tests confirm that the impact on learning success is statistically significant and positive.
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Manchado-Perez, Eduardo, Luis Berges-Muro, and Ignacio López-Forniés. "Value of Adaptation of Methodologies between Different Knowledge Areas in the Context of Project Based Learning." Journal of Cases on Information Technology 16, no. 3 (July 2014): 18–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jcit.2014070103.
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Project Based Learning (PBL) is a powerful tool for teaching that helps students to get the best out of their effort in terms of the learning results obtained, even more in studies like university degree studies in engineering. A way of getting even more of this is by means of the adaptation of methodologies from different knowledge areas, because this allows the launch of innovative ways of working with certain guarantees of success from the very first moment, and at the same time to integrate skills from different fields within a shared context. Besides, it helps to put to practice some transversal competences. Here a case is shown of the successful adaptation of the methodology of Systems of Layouts, as used in Graphic Design, to a University Degree of Engineering in Industrial Design and Product Development.
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Wing, Jeanette Wendy, Doncho Petkov, and Theo N. Andrew. "A Systemic Framework for Facilitating Better Client-Developer Collaboration in Complex Projects." International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach 13, no. 1 (January 2020): 46–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijitsa.2020010103.
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The article presents a framework for facilitating better collaboration between clients and developers in software requirements formulation. A mix of systems methods from soft systems methodology, critical systems heuristics and the work system method is justified through the principles of critical systems practice. It is particularly relevant for project contexts characterized by diversity of stakeholder values and significant complexity. The contribution of the article for the field of Information Systems is in the proposal of a systemic framework for promoting organizational learning about software requirements formulation. From a practical point of view it reduces the complexity of using systems thinking in software development as the selected methods are simpler to use than the whole system methodologies to which they belong.
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Rosenthal, Meagen, Kelly A. Grindrod, Larry Lynd, Carlo A. Marra, David Bougher, Chuck Wilgosh, and Ross T. Tsuyuki. "Pharmacists' Perspectives on Providing Chronic Disease Management Services in the Community — Part II: Development and Implementation of Services." Canadian Pharmacists Journal / Revue des Pharmaciens du Canada 142, no. 6 (September 2009): 284–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.3821/1913-701x-142.6.284.
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Background: The need for alternative methods of providing primary care and chronic disease management (CDM) is becoming more urgent. To understand pharmacists' role in this changing health care system, we must better understand their desire and capacity to provide these services. Methods: Key stakeholders from all facets of pharmacy practice were recruited to participate in focus groups held in Alberta and British Columbia. Qualitative methodologies involving a phenomenological approach with content analysis were used to gather and analyze information. Results: In total, 36 pharmacists participated in 8 focus groups to identify enablers and challenges to the provision of CDM (reported in Part I). The topic of how such services could be implemented in the community developed naturally from these discussions. Participants expressed a need for changes to both the physical layout of pharmacies (to incorporate private counselling spaces) and the documentation and information systems used (to improve communication and continuity of care). Furthermore, the intentions of both pharmacists and employers must be communicated effectively to all parties, including patients. Participants also identified an alternative remuneration model as being essential, to allow adequate time for provision of CDM services and to ensure that current high-quality dispensing practices can be continued. Conclusion: Pharmacists have a tremendous opportunity to change practice and to contribute more to patient care. To guide and implement such change will require that pharmacists restructure their physical and information environments, strengthen their relationships with key stakeholders and develop a sustainable model of practice that includes the needs of the business, the client (patient) and the pharmacist.
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Balijepally, VenuGopal, Gerald DeHondt, Vijayan Sugumaran, and Sridhar Nerur. "Agility in Software Development and Project Value." Journal of Database Management 28, no. 4 (October 2017): 40–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jdm.2017100103.
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Agile Development Methods, considered as an alternative to the traditional plan-based methods, have received much attention since their inception. These practices have evolved and developed over time, culminating in 2001 with the Agile Manifesto. Since that time, preferred methodologies, implementations, and best practices have continued to evolve with a focus on doing what works best for the individual company or project. However, the concept of agility in software development has remained quite nebulous, lacking in clarity particularly about its underlying dimensions. In this research the authors conceive agility in terms of four distinct dimensions. Drawing from the theoretical perspective of holographic organization, they develop a model explaining how each of these underlying dimensions of agility contributes to project value in software teams. The authors test the model using survey data collected from industry practitioners and discuss findings.
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Piscopo, Alessandro, Oana Inel, Sanne Vrijenhoek, Martijn Millecamp, and Krisztian Balog. "Report on the 1st Workshop on Measuring the Quality of Explanations in Recommender Systems (QUARE 2022) at SIGIR 2022." ACM SIGIR Forum 56, no. 2 (December 2022): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3582900.3582915.
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Explainable recommenders are systems that explain why an item is recommended, in addition to suggesting relevant items to the users of the system. Although explanations are known to be able to significantly affect a user's decision-making process, significant gaps remain concerning methodologies to evaluate them. This hinders cross-comparison between explainable recommendation approaches and is one of the issues hampering the widespread adoption of explanations in industry settings. The goal of QUARE '22 was to promote discussion upon future research and practice directions around evaluation methodologies for explanations in recommender systems. To that end, we brought together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry in a half-day event, co-located with SIGIR 2022. The workshop's program included two keynote talks, three sessions of technical paper presentations in the form of lightning talks followed by panel discussions, and a final plenary discussion session. Although the area of explanations for recommender systems is still in its early stages, QUARE saw the participation of researchers and practitioners from several fields, laying the groundwork for the creation of a community around this topic and indicating promising directions for future research and development. Date: 15 July, 2022. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/quare-2022/home.
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Vista IV, Felipe P., and Kil To Chong. "System Design, Development & Deployment Using Rapid By-Customer Demand With Business Principles Approach." Malaysian Journal of Computer Science 26, no. 1 (March 1, 2013): 76–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/mjcs.vol26no1.7.
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We present a methodology employed to address the technical as well as business process needs in rapidly designing, developing and deploying systems. The system design methodology is composed of three major parts labeled as the executive decision, development and finals in which the concept of systems features analysis, business process criteria and delivery schedule as essential parts of the methodology is also presented. The proposed methodology is compared with existing formally defined methodologies though their principles, processes and practices. A marine information system that was developed using the proposed methodology is also presented to show the applicability and effectiveness of the proposed method
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Supriyati, S., Atep Darminta, and Rio Yunanto. "THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND APPLICATION OF SAK ETAP ON DEVELOPMENT MODEL FINANCIAL POSITION REPORT." is The Best Accounting Information Systems and Information Technology Business Enterprise this is link for OJS us 1, no. 1 (July 3, 2019): 1–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.34010/aisthebest.v1i1.1797.
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Bina Siswa SMA Plus Cisarua addressing in Jl. colonel canal masturi no. 64. At the time of document making, record-keeping of transaction relating to account real or financial position report account especially, Bina Siswa SMA Plus Cisarua has applied computer that is by using the application of Microsoft Office Word 2007 and Microsoft Excel 2007, in practice of control to relative financial position report account unable to be added with the duration process performed within financial statement making. For the problems then writer takes title: “The Role Of Technology Information Systems And Aplication Of SAK ETAP On Development Model Financial Position Report”.
Research type which writer applies is research type academy, data type which writer applies is qualitative data and quantitative data, research design type which writer applies is research design deskriptif-analistis, research method which writer applies is descriptive research method, survey and eksperiment, data collecting technique which writer applies is field researcher what consisted of interview and observation library research, system development method which writer applies is methodologies orienting at process, data and output. System development structure applied is Iterasi. Design of information system applied is context diagram, data flow diagram, and flowchart.
Design of this financial position report accounting information system according to statement of financial accounting standard SAK ETAP and output consisted of information of accumulated fixed assets, receivable list, transaction summary of cash, transaction summary of bank and financial position report.
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Gann, Alex. "IT and Business Can Succeed in BI by Embracing Agile Methodologies." International Journal of Business Intelligence Research 2, no. 3 (July 2011): 36–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jbir.2011070103.
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While the potential benefits from BI are vast, organizations have struggled to successfully deploy it. BI applies myriad advanced techniques, performed by the firm’s Information Technology (IT) group, to fulfill the reporting, analysis, and decision-support needs of the Lines of Business. Two of the greatest challenges in BI are accurately and continuously communicating requirements from the business to IT and quickly yet affordably delivering the requested functionality from IT to the business. Companies can overcome these challenges by embracing a prescribed set of Agile development methodologies for BI. This paper examines the history of selected systems development approaches, weighs the advantages and disadvantages of prevailing practices, and ultimately recommends a path forward to succeeding in BI through the application of Agile methodologies.
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Ferreira Martins, Hugo, Antônio Carvalho de Oliveira Junior, Edna Dias Canedo, Ricardo Ajax Dias Kosloski, Roberto Ávila Paldês, and Edgard Costa Oliveira. "Design Thinking: Challenges for Software Requirements Elicitation." Information 10, no. 12 (November 28, 2019): 371. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/info10120371.
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Agile methods fit well for software development teams in the requirements elicitation activities. It has brought challenges to organizations in adopting the existing traditional methods, as well as new ones. Design Thinking has been used as a requirements elicitation technique and immersion in the process areas, which brings the client closer to the software project team and enables the creation of better projects. With the use of data triangulation, this paper brings a literature review that collected the challenges in software requirements elicitation in agile methodologies and the use of Design Thinking. The result gave way to a case study in a Brazilian public organization project, via user workshop questionnaire with 20 items, applied during the study, in order to identify the practice of Design Thinking in this context. We propose here an overview of 13 studied challenges, from which eight presented strong evidence of contribution (stakeholders involvement, requirements definition and validation, schedule, planning, requirement details and prioritization, and interdependence), three presented partial evidence of contribution and two were not eligible for conclusions (non-functional requirements, use of artifacts, and change of requirements). The main output of this work is to present an analysis of the use of Design Thinking to see if it fits properly to be used as a means of solving the challenges of elicitation of software requirements when using agile methods.
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Poltavskyi, А. "TO THE ISSUE OF DOCUMENTATION INSTITUTIONS’ QUALITY OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PROVIDING EXPERT SUPPORT FOR JUSTICE." Criminalistics and Forensics, no. 65 (May 18, 2020): 129–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.33994/kndise.2020.65.13.
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The article deals with the results of the research work “The development of methodological instruction “Documentation quality management systems of state specialized institutions providing forensic expert support for justice”. It analysis the international standards of quality management systems; international standards that provide supporting information to institutions, enterprises, and organizations implementing quality management systems; international standards and other documents regulating requirements in certain areas of professional activity. According to the results of the analysis, for the first time were classified the documents of the quality management systems of state specialized institutions providing expert support for justice and they are listed below. Documents by its types: – defined by international, regional, national regulatory documents (in particular, standards, codes of practice, technical specifications, policies and guidelines for quality, procedures, methods, standard operating procedures, operating instructions, etc.); – developed in Ukraine by authorized bodies of public authorities and administration (in particular, laws, by-laws and regulations (in particular, decrees, regulations, instructions, provisions, instructions, etc.); – developed by international organizations involved in standardization processes (ILAC, ENFSI, ASTM, etc.): guidelines, best practices manuals, etc.; – developed by institutions within the framework of their accreditation: policies and guidelines for quality, procedures, methodologies, standard operating procedures, instructions, etc. Documents according to its use from the point of view of regulatory or regulatory and methodological framework of certain segments of quality management systems, which regulate requirements to: – administrative activities of quality management systems (for example, procedures); – conducting expert research – the technical activities of quality management systems (for example, examination procedures, standard operating procedures). Documents according to its impact on quality management systems: – external documents – laws, standards, codes of practice, technical specifications, regulations, instructions, etc., developed outside the institutions with an implemented quality management system; – internal documents – policies and goals in the field of quality management; quality guidelines; documented procedures and methodologies; standard operating procedures; manuals, operating procedures; quality programs; technical specifications; lists of control questions, determination of competence, reports (including inspection or inspection certificate, sampling, etc.), statement of conformity to specification or standard, certificate of calibration, logs, protocols (including tests), forms, etc. Documents according to its hierarchy, starting from international and regional standards, codes of established practice, technical specifications, including harmonized in Ukraine, proper national standards, codes of established practice, technical specifications, other regulatory legal acts of the state, guidelines of the quality system, passports of the conformity assessment body, areas of accreditation, management system procedures, research methodologies (examinations), operating procedures for staff involved in the accreditation areas of institutions, completing the forms documentation, etc. The results of the research work will be implemented when establishing the documentation systems within the framework of accreditation of institutions providing expert support for justice, in compliance with the requirements of international standards of quality management systems, as well as in updating the documentation systems of already accredited institutions.Key words: classification of documents, documentation, quality management systems, expert support for justice.
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Bi, Zhuming, Wen-Jun Zhang, Chong Wu, Chaomin Luo, and Lida Xu. "Generic Design Methodology for Smart Manufacturing Systems from a Practical Perspective, Part I—Digital Triad Concept and Its Application as a System Reference Model." Machines 9, no. 10 (September 23, 2021): 207. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/machines9100207.
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Rapidly developed information technologies (IT) have continuously empowered manufacturing systems and accelerated the evolution of manufacturing system paradigms, and smart manufacturing (SM) has become one of the most promising paradigms. The study of SM has attracted a great deal of attention for researchers in academia and practitioners in industry. However, an obvious fact is that people with different backgrounds have different expectations for SM, and this has led to high diversity, ambiguity, and inconsistency in terms of definitions, reference models, performance matrices, and system design methodologies. It has been found that the state of the art SM research is limited in two aspects: (1) the highly diversified understandings of SM may lead to overlapped, missed, and non-systematic research efforts in advancing the theory and methodologies in the field of SM; (2) few works have been found that focus on the development of generic design methodologies for smart manufacturing systems from the practice perspective. The novelty of this paper consists of two main aspects which are reported in two parts respectively. In the first part, a simplified definition of SM is proposed to unify the existing diversified expectations, and a newly developed concept named digital triad (DT-II) is adopted to define a reference model for SM. The common features of smart manufacturing systems in various applications are identified as functional requirements (FRs) in systems design. To model a system that is capable of reconfiguring itself to adapt to changes, the concept of IoDTT is proposed as a reference model for smart manufacturing systems. In the second part, these two concepts are used to formulate a system design problem, and a generic methodology, based on axiomatic design theory (ADT), is proposed for the design of smart manufacturing systems.
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Zherebko, Olexandr. "INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL AND FORENSIC PROBLEMS OF IMPROVING THE ACTIVITIES OF EXPERT INSTITUTIONS." Criminalistics and Forensics, no. 67 (August 9, 2022): 67–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.33994/kndise.2022.67.08.
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The priority activity of state law enforcement agencies in combating crime and, in particular, investigating and solving serious crimes is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the actions of each of the participants in this process. An important role in the implementation of such a complex task of the state belongs to forensic institutions and their staff. The article is devoted to information and technical and forensic problems of improving the activities of forensic institutions. The conditions for the improvement and development of forensic activities are determined. It is concluded that the study of the issues of using the modern scientific and technical potential of expert activity creates conditions for its improvement and development. This is largely due to the fact that the use of modern scientific and technological achievements in forensic activities, and with its help in the detection, investigation and prevention of crimes, does not occur automatically, but requires proper study and support. Ways to improve forensic activities are defined: increasing the level of technical and forensic support for the disclosure, investigation and prevention of crimes; increasing the level of efficiency of the participation of employees of expert units in the conduct of investigative actions and operational-search activities; improvement of research activities for the development, development and implementation in practice of new technical and forensic tools, forensic methods and techniques; improvement of expert research methods, forensic accounting, analytical and organizational work based on the introduction of modern automated systems and technologies; generalization and dissemination of best practices and analysis of expert practice on the effectiveness of methodologies for the study of physical evidence, the use of methods of technical and forensic support for the disclosure, investigation and prevention of crimes; improving the selection, training and placement of employees of expert units, strengthening service and performance discipline; intensification of interaction between the expert service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine with otherdivisions of the internal affairs bodies, as well as with other law enforcement agencies, including at the interstate level. Key words: expert, expert research, handwriting examination, examination of documents, photo-portrait examination, examination of phonograms.
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Wellar, Barry. "Significant Advances in Applied Geography from Combining Curiosity-Driven and Client-Driven Research Methodologies." International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research 1, no. 1 (January 2010): 1–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jagr.2010071601.
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The central thesis of the 2005 Anderson Lecture is that significant achievements in applied geography occur when the principles and practices of curiosity-driven and client-driven research are combined in the statement of problem, the idealized and operational research design, and the procedures of evaluating results. A companion thesis extends the Anderson Lectures by Jack Dangermond, Brian Berry, and Tom Wilbanks by positing that the best of applied geography incorporates a commutative perspective when establishing the parameters of an inquiry. That is, using pair wise combinations for illustration, research study parameters such as epistemology-praxis, conceptual-empirical, spatial-aspatial, theory-hypothesis, method-technique, causeeffect, analysis-synthesis, and structure-function are necessary elements in applied research that validates geography as a science-based, societally-relevant discipline, and geographers as professional practitioners. The examples of remote sensing, optimization techniques, decision support systems, geographic information systems, and the Walking Security Index project are used to illustrate how significant advances in applied geography result from combining curiosity-driven and client-driven research methodologies.
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Doucette, Dail Dewitt. "Towards a New Science of Information." tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique. Open Access Journal for a Global Sustainable Information Society 9, no. 2 (October 30, 2011): 278–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.31269/triplec.v9i2.275.
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This paper suggests a New Information Paradigm and recommends the establishment of a new academic and scientific discipline to be titled "Science of Information", built on a premise that information is also a major part of all the universes, elements, systems, and conditions. Therefore, it is also an integral part of all the other individual disciplines and sciences. It is essential to look beyond the limitations of how humans use and perceive information, or even how other living organisms use information. It is proposed that information is a continuous evolving process, that exists in some simple to complex form in every stage of development, across all scientific and academic domains, as well as being a significant part of everything that exists. Information is a trigger mechanism, emphasis and nutrient, not only for information activities itself but also all physical, and biological elements, systems and activities. Each existing discipline has within it a significant core Informational Element, which helps formulate and define that discipline. The Science of Information will bring together these core information elements in order to correlate, compare and assemble a combined theoretical base. This new discipline should be established as a meta-discipline. It should exist equally with traditional discipline categories such as physical, social science, arts, and humanities. It should not compete with or replace other disciplines. It should stand alongside them and assist them, as well as conduct comparisons and consolidations amongst multiple disciplines regarding information theories, methodologies, practices, by adding new perspectives, resources and developments.
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Doucette, Dail Dewitt. "Towards a New Science of Information." tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique. Open Access Journal for a Global Sustainable Information Society 9, no. 2 (October 30, 2011): 278–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.31269/vol9iss2pp278-285.
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This paper suggests a New Information Paradigm and recommends the establishment of a new academic and scientific discipline to be titled "Science of Information", built on a premise that information is also a major part of all the universes, elements, systems, and conditions. Therefore, it is also an integral part of all the other individual disciplines and sciences. It is essential to look beyond the limitations of how humans use and perceive information, or even how other living organisms use information. It is proposed that information is a continuous evolving process, that exists in some simple to complex form in every stage of development, across all scientific and academic domains, as well as being a significant part of everything that exists. Information is a trigger mechanism, emphasis and nutrient, not only for information activities itself but also all physical, and biological elements, systems and activities. Each existing discipline has within it a significant core Informational Element, which helps formulate and define that discipline. The Science of Information will bring together these core information elements in order to correlate, compare and assemble a combined theoretical base. This new discipline should be established as a meta-discipline. It should exist equally with traditional discipline categories such as physical, social science, arts, and humanities. It should not compete with or replace other disciplines. It should stand alongside them and assist them, as well as conduct comparisons and consolidations amongst multiple disciplines regarding information theories, methodologies, practices, by adding new perspectives, resources and developments.
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Juárez, David Saúl Cuéllar. "Critical Reflection of Pedagogical Practice in the Socialized Method." International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education 14, no. 1 (March 17, 2022): 81–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.9756/int-jecse/v14i1.221011.
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Science is the expression of social consciousness that is observed in the collective relations of systems where organic solidarity predominates and is characterized by the division of labor, the link between the citizen and the State (Durkheim, 1968 cited by Samaja, 2004); pedagogical practice is not alien to this reality insofar as teachers interact with their students using teaching strategies that promote active learning. One of the central vertebrae in educational models is the method associated with the teaching-learning process, in addition to the accelerated mediation in the acquisition and use of information and communication technologies in face-to-face and non-face-to-face education (Crook, 1999 cited by Nó and Ortega, 1999). The objective was to analyze and evaluate the different positions that teachers present in their pedagogical practice when they apply the socialized method; The research approach was qualitative, the methodologies of grounded and phenomenological theory were used (Husserl, 2008 cited by Sánchez, 2019). The assessment lies in providing the validity of the results at a descriptive and interpretive level of the methods used and reliable sources. 35 studies were evaluated that were filtered from titles and abstracts, total analysis and inclusion criteria organized from the forest plot. It is concluded that there is little critical reflection of the teaching praxis articulated to the socialized method in the different educational levels in the last five years. The research approach was qualitative, the methodologies of grounded and phenomenological theory were used (Husserl, 2008 cited by Sánchez, 2019). The assessment lies in providing the validity of the results at a descriptive and interpretive level of the methods used and reliable sources. 35 studies were evaluated that were filtered from titles and abstracts, total analysis and inclusion criteria organized from the forest plot. It is concluded that there is little critical reflection of the teaching praxis articulated to the socialized method in the different educational levels in the last five years. The research approach was qualitative, the methodologies of grounded and phenomenological theory were used (Husserl, 2008 cited by Sánchez, 2019). The assessment lies in providing the validity of the results at a descriptive and interpretive level of the methods used and reliable sources. 35 studies were evaluated that were filtered from titles and abstracts, total analysis and inclusion criteria organized from the forest plot. It is concluded that there is little critical reflection of the teaching praxis articulated to the socialized method in the different educational levels in the last five years. The assessment lies in providing the validity of the results at a descriptive and interpretive level of the methods used and reliable sources. 35 studies were evaluated that were filtered from titles and abstracts, total analysis and inclusion criteria organized from the forest plot. It is concluded that there is little critical reflection of the teaching praxis articulated to the socialized method in the different educational levels in the last five years. The assessment lies in providing the validity of the results at a descriptive and interpretive level of the methods used and reliable sources. 35 studies were evaluated that were filtered from titles and abstracts, total analysis and inclusion criteria organized from the forest plot. It is concluded that there is little critical reflection of the teaching praxis articulated to the socialized method in the different educational levels in the last five years.
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Tavakoli, Farzaneh, and Taghi Javdani Gandomani. "A Novel Team Productivity Model for XP Teams." Journal of Cases on Information Technology 20, no. 4 (October 2018): 93–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jcit.2018100106.
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Team productivity is one of the issues that always been considered in the software development teams. In software development process, as a team-oriented process, team productivity is a serious issue in software competitive industry that always gets high attention. Several studies have been conducted on various aspects of team productivity, but because of role of employed methodologies, providing a unified model in this regard is not possible. This article is specifically aimed to focus on team productivity in XP methodology and provide a productivity model dedicated for this method. The proposed model is developed based on the most influential features affecting team productivity. This model evaluated and gained enough acceptance. The article also shows the most effective XP practices that positively impact team productivity in XP projects.
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Zartha Sossa, Jhon Wilder, Juan Fernando Gaviria Suárez, Natalia María López Suárez, José Luis Solleiro Rebolledo, Gina Lía Orozco Mendoza, and Valentina Vélez Suárez. "Innovation Systems and Sustainability. Development of a Methodology on Innovation Systems for the Measurement of Sustainability Indicators in Regions Based on a Colombian Case Study." Sustainability 14, no. 23 (November 30, 2022): 15955. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su142315955.
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In recent years, the need for changes in the current consumption and development patterns has become evident. To achieve this, it is necessary to innovate, create, and devise new methodologies and ways of thinking that allow for a reorientation towards economically prosperous, socially equitable, and environmentally reasonable practices. The purpose of this study is to identify sustainability variables within the framework of the innovation system concept, and to propose a methodology for diagnosing regions and identifying their gaps in a sustainability-oriented innovation system. The methodology was based on a literature review of different documents, where sustainability variables related to innovation were extracted from this search, consisting of the identification of concepts made by different authors regarding what should be considered an innovation system aligned with sustainable development. These concepts were identified as study variables and a questionnaire was formulated based on them, which was reviewed by experts to determine their relevance and congruence. After obtaining the final questionnaire, which was subsequently referenced as the diagnostic tool, it was applied in a Colombian study region consisting of the states of Quindío and Risaralda, with sustainability stakeholders. As a result, a great lack of knowledge on the subject on the part of the respondents, low accessibility to sources of information, and a high percentage of disarticulation between policies were found, which led to the conclusion that the evaluated region has a low understanding of sustainability. Based on the information discussed in this research, it can be concluded that there are currently no specific methodologies to measure the sustainability of a region or territory. Therefore, the tool is determined to be a guide for the measurement of sustainability in the context of innovation in any region. Finally, from the studies reviewed, the potential to include sustainability in the innovation systems of a region was detected, enabling economic development, the production of goods and services, and strengthening the socio-environmental considerations involved in the adequate use of natural resources and the increase in the quality of life.
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Yakymenko, Yuriy, Tetyana Muzhanova, and Svitlana Lehominova. "SYSTEM ANALYSIS OF TECHNICAL SYSTEMS FOR ENSURING INFORMATION SECURITY OF FIREEYE ENTERPRISES." Cybersecurity: Education, Science, Technique 12, no. 4 (June 24, 2021): 36–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.28925/2663-4023.2021.12.3650.
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Issues related to information security of the enterprise are considered. Information security is a set of tools and methods used to protect digital and analog information. The purpose of the information security management system and the role of technical means of information protection from information threats to the enterprise are shown. The methodical approach of the system analysis concerning maintenance of information security of the enterprise is used. To create and effectively operate an information security system, it is always necessary to use already established practices (standards, methodologies) to build such information security systems and implement them in information security management systems. Since modern systems of information security of the enterprise, as a rather complex organizational and technical systems, operate in conditions of uncertainty of the external and internal information environment, the management of such systems should be based only on the results of system analysis. The need to rethink the approaches and methods of systems analysis to the creation and development of modern information technologies is noted. Issues of information security should be considered as components in the creation of modern information security systems - from the moment of design, at all stages of operation and support. Global campaigns - vendors of computer systems pay considerable attention to increase their capacity to protect information through the development and improvement of technical means, in which a significant place is given to timely detection of threats, their analysis and prevention of negative impacts on reducing information security. One of the world's leading IT manufacturers is FireEye, a leader in the supply of its technical solutions. An analysis of technical solutions of FireEye, which is one of the world's leading IT manufacturers in the field of information security. Innovative solutions from the FireEye company at the enterprises of Ukraine for the purpose of increase of efficiency of detection of information modern threats and protection of the information are offered for realization.
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Mišovič, Milan, and Oldřich Faldík. "Applying of component system development in object methodology." Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 61, no. 7 (2013): 2515–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.11118/actaun201361072515.
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In the last three decades, the concept and implementation of component-based architectures have been promoted in software systems creation. Increasingly complex demands are placed on the software component systems, in particular relating to the dynamic properties. The emergence of such requirements has been gradually enforced by the practice of development and implementation of these systems, especially for information systems software.Just the information systems (robust IS) of different types require that target software meets their requirements. Among other things, we mean primarily the adaptive processes of different domains, high distributives due to the possibilities of the Internet 2.0, acceptance of high integrity of life domains (process, data and communications integrity), scalability, and flexible adaptation to process changes, a good context for external devices and transparent structure of the sub-process modules and architectural units.Of course, the target software of required qualities and the type robust cannot be a monolith. As commonly known, development of design toward information systems software has clearly come to the need for the software composition of completely autonomous, but cooperating architectural units that communicate with each other using messages of prescribed formats.Although for such units there were often used the so called subsystems and modules, see (Jac, Boo, Rumbo, 1998) and (Arlo, Neus, 2007), their abstraction being gradually enacted as the term component. In other words, the subsystems and modules are specific types of components.In (Král, Žeml, 2000) and (Král, Žeml, 2003) there are considered two types of target software of information systems. The first type – there are SWC (Software Components), composed of permanently available components, which are thought as services – Confederate software. The second type – SWA (Software Alliance), called semi Confederate, formed during the run-time of the software system and referred to as software alliance.In both of these mentioned publications there is delivered deep philosophy of relevant issues relating to SWC / SWA as creating copies of components (cloning), the establishment and destruction of components at software run-time (dynamic reconfiguration), cooperation of autonomous components, programmable management of components interface in depending on internal components functionality and customer requirements (functionality, security, versioning).Nevertheless, even today we can meet numerous cases of SWC / SWA existence, with a highly developed architecture that is accepting vast majority of these requests. On the other hand, in the development practice of component-based systems with a dynamic architecture (i.e. architecture with dynamic reconfiguration), and finally with a mobile architecture (i.e. architecture with dynamic component mobility) confirms the inadequacy of the design methods contained in UML 2.0. It proves especially the dissertation thesis (Rych, Weis, 2008). Software Engineering currently has two different approaches to systems SWC / SWA. The first approach is known as component-oriented software development CBD (Component based Development). According to (Szyper, 2002) that is a collection of CBD methodologies that are heavily focused on the setting up and software components re-usability within the architecture. Although CBD does not show high theoretical approach, nevertheless, it is classified under the general evolution of SDP (Software Development Process), see (Sommer, 2010) as one of its two dominant directions.From a structural point of view, a software system consists of self-contained, interoperable architectural units – components based on well-defined interfaces. Classical procedural object-oriented methodologies significantly do not use the component meta-models, based on which the target component systems are formed, then. Component meta-models describe the syntax, semantics of components. They are a system of rules for components, connectors and configuration. Component meta-models for dynamic and mobile architectures also describe the concept of rules for configuration changes (rules for reconfiguration). As well-known meta-models are now considered: Wright for static architecture, SOFA and Darvin for dynamic architecture and SOFA 2.0 for mobile architecture, see (Rych, Weis, 2008).The CBD approach verbally defines the basic terms as component (primitive / composite), interface, component system, configuration, reconfiguration, logical (structural) view, process view (behavioral), static component architecture, dynamic architecture, mobile architecture (fully dynamic architecture), see (IEEE Report, 2000) and (Crnk, Chaud, 2006).The CBD approach also presents several ADL languages (Architecture Description Languages) which are able to describe software architecture. The known languages are integration ACME and UML (Unified Modeling Language), see (Garl, Mon, Wil, 2000) and (UNIFEM, 2005).The second approach to SWC / SWA systems is formed on SOA, but this article does not deal with it consistently.SOA is a philosophy of architecture. SOA is not a methodology for the comprehensive development of the target software. Nevertheless, SOA successfully filled the role of software design philosophy and on the other hand, also gave an important concept linking software components and their architectural units – business services. SOA understands any software as a Component System of a business service and solved life components in it. The physical implementation of components is given by a Web services platform. A certain lack of SOA is its weak link to the business processes that are a universally recognized platform for business activities and the source for the creation of enterprise services.This paper deals with a specific activity in the CBD, i.e. the integration of the concept of component-based system into an advanced procedural, object-oriented methodology (Arlo, Neust, 2007), (Kan, Müller, 2005), (Krutch, 2003) for problem domains with double-layer process logic. There is indicated an integration method, based on a certain meta-model (Applying of the Component system Development in object Methodology) and leading to the component system formation. The mentioned meta-model is divided into partial workflows that are located in different stages of a classic object process-based methodology. Into account there are taken the consistency of the input and output artifacts in working practices of the meta-model and mentioned object methodology. This paper focuses on static component systems that are starting to explore dynamic and mobile component systems.In addition, in the contribution the component system is understood as a specific system, for its system properties and basic terms notation being used a set and graph and system algebra.
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Remington-Doucette, Sonya, and Sheryl Musgrove. "Variation in sustainability competency development according to age, gender, and disciplinary affiliation." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 16, no. 4 (July 6, 2015): 537–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-01-2013-0005.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a classroom assessment aimed at determining the extent to which five key sustainability competencies develop in students during an introductory transdisciplinary sustainability course. University sustainability programs intend to provide integrated education that fosters the key competencies students need to solve real-world sustainability problems. Translating sustainability competencies into effective pedagogical practice in integrated academic programs is not straightforward. This work builds on a previous study by both expanding the competencies evaluated and considering additional demographic characteristics. Design/methodology/approach – The paper summarizes previously identified key sustainability competencies and describes teaching methodologies used to foster these competencies in students. Development of competencies in students during a semester-long course is assessed using a pre-/post-test based on two case studies. The implications of the findings for teaching practice and overall program structure are discussed. Findings – Based on the assessment methods used here, four of the five sustainability competencies evaluated in this study developed differently in students according to gender, disciplinary affiliation and age. Females improved interpersonal competence more than males. Systems thinking competence improved for students associated with the three disciplinary affiliations considered in this study: sustainability major, sustainability minor and business major. Anticipatory competence improved for sustainability and business majors only, but not for students minoring in sustainability and majoring in other disciplines. Finally, normative competence improved for younger students only. Research limitations/implications – Insights for teaching practice and overall program structure are based on assessment of one introductory transdisciplinary sustainability course. Much additional work is needed to draw strong conclusions about general teaching practices and program structure for sustainability education. This study provides a flexible and field-tested rubric for further evaluative work in other sustainability courses or degree programs. Practical implications – Universities incorporate sustainability into their undergraduate curricula in many ways, ranging from certificates to entire degree programs focused on sustainability. The results of this study suggest that educators pay attention to gender diversity, classroom teaching practices, disciplinary perspectives and student attitudes and developmental stages as they figure out how to make sustainability part of undergraduate education. This information may help create more effective sustainability courses and academic programs, which may maintain the viability of current sustainability programs and promote the institutionalization of sustainability in higher education. Originality/value – This research contributes to undergraduate sustainability education by providing insight into how sustainability education might thoughtfully be integrated into academic programs. It also offers an assessment approach for use by other sustainability educators to evaluate effectiveness of teaching practice and overall program structure based on five key sustainability competencies commonly cited in the literature.
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Alam, Ashraful, Liv Haselbach, Garrett DeRooy, Cara Poor, and Michael Wolcott. "GREEN RATING INTEGRATION PLATFORM – A DECISION MAKING TOOL FOR MULTI-MODAL FACILITIES: CREDIT HARMONIZATION AND A SUSTAINABLE WATER & MATERIAL PRACTICES CASE STUDY." Journal of Green Building 9, no. 4 (November 2014): 161–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.3992/1943-4618-9.4.161.
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There are multitudes of sustainability rating systems and guidelines, and it is difficult to decide which ones to use and how to use them. In addition, multi-modal projects have different focal areas and associated rating systems related to each mode or other aspect of the project. Five green ratings systems representative of aspects of a multi-modal ferry facility had previously been selected and were used in a four step methodology to synthesize into a strategic decision making platform. This current research focuses on how to make more detailed decision making harmonization amongst the credits in the rating systems. Using an analytical hierarchy process (AHP) of the credits in the rating systems, it was determined that the two main groups of information that could be used for harmonization were key intents or goals (KI) and key strategies or practices (KS). A short cursory case study example of how these KIs and KSs might be further cross-coded in an open database with the credit subcategories and corresponding rating systems is also presented. The database can filter the credit subcategories across the rating system for a specific key intent or key strategy. The harmonized lists and database may facilitate decision makers and construction managers in correlating intents and methodologies for a project across multiple rating systems.
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Nizamutdinov, M. M., and V. V. Oreshnikov. "Approach to form the territorial system development strategy using simulation and scenario modeling tools." Russian Journal of Industrial Economics 12, no. 4 (January 3, 2020): 426–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.17073/2072-1633-2019-4-426-442.
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The studies were carried out in the problematic of improving the tools for implementing economic policy which ensure widespread use of strategic planning and regulation methods in real practice of managing the territorial systems development at various levels. The article highlights the most pressing problems of improving the efficiency of socio-economic development planning for territorial systems, including in the context of the modern digital economy development. The need for implementation analytical processing systems and the management information effective use to substantiate strategic decisions is indicated as the priority problem. The comparative assessment of the well-known methodologies, methods and ready-made software solutions in modeling the economy of territorial socio-economic system at the different levels is carried out. Their strengths and weaknesses are identified for solving the identified problems and priority tasks of territorial development. The basic principles and requirements are formulated for the territorial socio-economic system’s development predicting tools. The conceptual scheme for implementing the simulation model is proposed. In general terms, the scheme provides the adaptation of the SAM methodology to formalize economic agents’ expenses and incomes balance. At the same time it involves the use of econometric methods, fuzzy logic theory and soft computing algorithms. The statement of the simulation problem is considered, the structure and the block’s relations logic for the simulation model are described. It is proposed to formalize the basic parameters connections of the model in two groups: in the first group the system relations of the model parameters are identified and formalized by SAM methodology; in the second group the factor relations are identified and formalized using econometric methods. Some results of forecasting calculations are given as part of the substantiation of the strategy for socio-economic development of the of Ufa city for the period until 2030.
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Li, Wenjun, Shantha Balaswamy, and Allen Glicksman. "INTEREST GROUP SESSION—AGING AMONG ASIANS: RESEARCH METHODS IN AGING AMONG ASIANS." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (November 2019): S364. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.1329.
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Abstract Asians are the largest and the fastest growing segment of the world population. Asian immigrants are the second largest immigrant population in the U.S. However, age-related social and health issues are understudied among late-life immigrant and the oldest old Asians. Little data exist to support public health promotion, policy studies and clinical practice in this population. To advance research into aging among Asians living in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world, sound methodologies can be adopted from those well-developed in other settings while novel methodologies are to be developed to meet the unique needs of Asian studies. This symposium brings together four abstracts that address a variety of common methodological issues in social and health studies among Asian older adults. The topics range from culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies for recruiting non-English speaking research participants, assessment of social isolation and transportation barriers using an ethnographical approach, development of a new culturally appropriate measure for successful aging among the oldest old Chinese in China, and evaluation of preventive healthcare use among faith-based first-generation Chinese immigrants using self-administered surveys in the U.S. These studies involve qualitative ethnographical analysis, mixed methods for instrument development, quantitative data analysis, use of geographic information systems and demography to plan participant recruitment, and use of staged community engagement to increase efficiency and representativeness of participant recruitment. Lessons learned from these studies are valuable to future studies on aging among Asians. This symposium is a collaborative effort of the GSA Aging Among Asians Interest Group.
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Magrabi, Farah, Elske Ammenwerth, Jytte Brender McNair, Nicolet F. De Keizer, Hannele Hyppönen, Pirkko Nykänen, Michael Rigby, et al. "Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Decision Support: Challenges for Evaluating AI and Practical Implications." Yearbook of Medical Informatics 28, no. 01 (April 25, 2019): 128–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1677903.
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Objectives: This paper draws attention to: i) key considerations for evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) enabled clinical decision support; and ii) challenges and practical implications of AI design, development, selection, use, and ongoing surveillance. Method: A narrative review of existing research and evaluation approaches along with expert perspectives drawn from the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) Working Group on Technology Assessment and Quality Development in Health Informatics and the European Federation for Medical Informatics (EFMI) Working Group for Assessment of Health Information Systems. Results: There is a rich history and tradition of evaluating AI in healthcare. While evaluators can learn from past efforts, and build on best practice evaluation frameworks and methodologies, questions remain about how to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of AI that dynamically harness vast amounts of genomic, biomarker, phenotype, electronic record, and care delivery data from across health systems. This paper first provides a historical perspective about the evaluation of AI in healthcare. It then examines key challenges of evaluating AI-enabled clinical decision support during design, development, selection, use, and ongoing surveillance. Practical aspects of evaluating AI in healthcare, including approaches to evaluation and indicators to monitor AI are also discussed. Conclusion: Commitment to rigorous initial and ongoing evaluation will be critical to ensuring the safe and effective integration of AI in complex sociotechnical settings. Specific enhancements that are required for the new generation of AI-enabled clinical decision support will emerge through practical application.
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Oladejo, Ajibola Mujidah. "Economic Implications of Environmentally Smart System of Rice Intensification in Nigeria." Journal of Sustainable Development 15, no. 6 (September 26, 2022): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v15n6p1.
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Rice is a staple food in almost all parts of the world, especially Africa and Asia, as a rich source of carbohydrate. However, rice cultivation contributes greatly to climate change through the emission of greenhouse gases involved in soil and plant management, fertiliser application as well as water management practices.
While the environmental benefits of environmentally smart rice farming practices in Nigeria have been established, the same has not been for the economic implications of environmentally smart rice farming.
Prior to this study, there was inadequate information on the profit margins in different rice production systems in Nigeria. The research aimed at understanding and evaluating the method that gives a higher profit margin while having lesser environmental impact.
The study’s primary sources of information require two distinct research methodologies and as such, two major types of data collection methods; qualitative and quantitative as suitable for participatory action research viz: questionnaire, focus group discussion, participant observation and key informant interview.
The research findings demonstrate that the environmentally-smart system of rice intensification is more profitable than the conventional method.
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S.І., Bilyk, and Bilyk А.S. "MAIN DIRECTIONS OF MODERN DEVELOPMENT OF STEEL CONSTRUCTIONS FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES." Modern structures of metal and wood, no. 25 (August 2021): 5–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.31650/2707-3068-2021-25-5-12.
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The development of technologies for the manufacture and design of steel structures, together with the development of computer technologies, makes it possible to increase productivity in the building industry. The analysis and generalization of such factors made it possible to identify the main trends and directions of the creation and improvement of metal structures, taking into account the automation of their manufacturing processes and the use of BIM technologies. The highlighted tendencies make it possible to show both new directions for the development of scientific research and directions for the development of practical methodologies for determining the regularities of the stress-strain state of structural systems using steel. Among the main trends, the following are highlighted: digitalization of the metal construction industry; automation and robotization of the manufacturing and assembling processes; science intensity of design and production processes; greening production, evaluating design solutions from the standpoint of environmental safety; complex optimization of design solutions. The authors highlight the next important tasks and prospects for the development of the creation of effective metal structures: the creation and use of high-strength steels C960 and more, the improvement of automated and robotic welding processes for ultra-high-strength steels with various metal thicknesses; development and improvement of the theory of calculation of thin-walled and composite structures, determination of the actual resource of metal structures after long-term operation; introduction into the practice of creating new structures of rational and optimal design approaches with the requirements of long-term operation and life cycle, including progressive collapse, reduction in the cost of fire and anti-corrosion covers for steel structures; improvement of building codes and rules for the design of metal structures; implementation of leading foreign standards and experience; training of modern professional engineers and technicians; development of experimental and theoretical studies of full-scale samples of structures on the basis of creating high-precision information models of structural systems.
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Schmitt, Ulrich. "Designing decentralized knowledge management systems to effectuate individual and collective generative capacities." Kybernetes 49, no. 1 (September 30, 2019): 22–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/k-03-2019-0215.
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Purpose In addressing the future trajectory of knowledge management systems, this paper uses the psycho-social notion of generativity which recently stimulated contributions in technology and innovation for a holistic systemic knowledge management (KM) review. The purpose of this study is to identify current shortcomings and fixations together with their ramifying affordances, all enveloped within a novel KM concept and prototype-system-under-development. Design/methodology/approach It follows up on prior publications using design science research (DSR) methodologies in compliance with theory effectiveness, a principle expecting system designs to be purposeful in terms of utility and communication. The KM perspective taken prioritizes a decentralizing agenda benefiting knowledge workers while also aiming to foster a fruitful co-evolution with traditional organizational KM approaches. Findings The notions of generative fit and capacities in their technical, informational and social interpretations prove able to accommodate diverse KM models and to cumulatively synthesize a wide range of related concepts and perspectives. In the process, Nonaka’s renowned socialize, externalize, combine, internalize and Ba model is repurposed and extended to suggest a corresponding complementing seize, imbed, collate, encompass, effectuate workflow embedded in distinct digital ecosystems fully aligned to the diversity of the generative attributes introduced. Research limitations/implications Although the prototype development is still in progress, the study conforms to the DSR practice to report on early visions of technology impact on users, organizations and society and also refers to and reflects on aspects of feasibility, suitability, acceptability and the system’s prospect as a general-purpose technology or disruptive innovation. Originality/value The paper transdisciplinarily integrates the well-established psychological notions of generativity into its newer digital and systemic KM dimensions. The resulting new insights transparently inform the concept and prototype design, present a holistic framework for individuals and organizations and suggest avenues for new KM applications and KM research directions inspired by the adopted and adapted novel generativity contexts.
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Ambay, Raj S., Korosh M. Jabbari, Piyush Goel, Shamit V. Patel, and Rajendra P. Kedar. "Improving Operational Efficiency in Radiology Using Artificial Intelligence." Journal of Healthcare Management Standards 2, no. 1 (January 1, 2022): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jhms.315617.
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New developments in information technology are revolutionizing healthcare operations by providing new ways to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs. Among the methods are artificial intelligence, machine learning, agile methodologies, and robotic process automation. These systems can improve operations by learning from past data to predict future trends, avoid pitfalls, and automate repetitive, mundane tasks. This study measured the impact of using an AI-based algorithm within a multi-center radiology practice to increase operational efficiency by predicting and filling unutilized capacity which reduces patient wait times. The study was conducted over 31 weeks and demonstrated a 71% reduction in patient wait time from 7 days to 2 days and a 6% increase in the utilization of CT and MRI machines with no increase in workload for the scheduling staff or the working hours of the operational staff. While this study has limitations, standards for AI-based algorithms in healthcare are needed to reduce bias, improve equity, and establish trust in this technology.
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Wegerhoff, Matthias, Georg Jacobs, and Pascal Drichel. "Noise, vibration and harshness validation methodology for complex elastic multibody simulation models: With application to an electrified drive train." Journal of Vibration and Control 25, no. 2 (September 18, 2018): 243–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077546318800124.
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Numerical models for vibro-acoustic analyses of complex mechanical systems are becoming more and more popular, in particular in the field of virtual product development. Therefore, reliable, comprehensive, and validated modeling methodologies remain crucial. However, system characteristics such as elasticities of the drive train components and nonlinear characteristics can lead to complex, and costly numerical models with a huge number of degrees of freedom. This may raise not only the need for novel and reasonable modeling strategies, but also exacerbates validation process, due to the wide scope in terms of operating conditions. In practice, structure-borne noise signals, for example, from accelerometers, are often used for the validation of mechanical systems. By choice of a sufficient number of measurement points, the interpretation becomes more complex. A lot of vibration response curves then need to be compared and interpreted over a wide operating range. In general, the interpretation focuses on deviations in quality and quantity. In this paper, to overcome these mentioned challenges, a validation methodology is proposed allowing a fast and transparent check of a number of captured signals. Therefore, it is shown how the original information can be reduced in a meaningful manner, making it possible to run a fast and accurate validation. The method is demonstrated on a real application with high mechanical complexity and it is shown that the chosen parameters are reliable.
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Goyet, Sophie, Valerie Broch-Alvarez, and Cornelia Becker. "Quality improvement in maternal and newborn healthcare: lessons from programmes supported by the German development organisation in Africa and Asia." BMJ Global Health 4, no. 5 (September 2019): e001562. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001562.
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Improving the quality of maternal and child healthcare (MCH) is a mandatory step on the path to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage. Quality improvement (QI) in MCH is a strong focus of the bilateral development cooperation provided by Germany to help strengthen the health systems of countries with high maternal and child mortality rates and/or with high unmet needs for family planning. In this article, we report on the findings of an analysis commissioned by a community of practice on MCH, of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The objectives were to review the QI interventions implemented through programmes which have received technical assistance from GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development in 14 Asian and African countries, to identify and describe the existing approaches and their results, and finally to draw lessons learnt from their implementation. Our analysis of the information contained in programme documents and reports identified five main methodologies used to improve the quality of care: capacity-building and supervision, governance and regulation, systemic QI at facility level, support to infrastructures, and community support. It is difficult to attribute the observed progresses in maternal and neonatal health to a particular agency, programme or intervention. We acknowledge that systemic implementation research embedded within the programmes would facilitate an understanding of the determinants of successful QI interventions, would better assess their effectiveness, and therefore better guide future bilateral aid programmatic decisions.
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Rivero, M. Jordana, Patricia Grau-Campanario, Siobhan Mullan, Suzanne D. E. Held, Jessica E. Stokes, Michael R. F. Lee, and Laura M. Cardenas. "Factors Affecting Site Use Preference of Grazing Cattle Studied from 2000 to 2020 through GPS Tracking: A Review." Sensors 21, no. 8 (April 11, 2021): 2696. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s21082696.
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Understanding the behaviour of grazing animals at pasture is crucial in order to develop management strategies that will increase the potential productivity of grazing systems and simultaneously decrease the negative impact on the environment. The objective of this review was to summarize and analyse the scientific literature that has addressed the site use preference of grazing cattle using global positioning systems (GPS) collars in the past 21 years (2000–2020) to aid the development of more sustainable grazing livestock systems. The 84 studies identified were undertaken in several regions of the world, in diverse production systems, under different climate conditions and with varied methodologies and animal types. This work presents the information in categories according to the main findings reviewed, covering management, external and animal factors driving animal movement patterns. The results showed that some variables, such as stocking rate, water and shade location, weather conditions and pasture (terrain and vegetation) characteristics, have a significant impact on the behaviour of grazing cattle. Other types of bio-loggers can be deployed in grazing ruminants to gain insights into their metabolism and its relationship with the landscape they utilise. Changing management practices based on these findings could improve the use of grasslands towards more sustainable and productive livestock systems.
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Avila, Giovani Mansani de Araujo, Gislaine Gabardo, Djalma Cesar Clock, and Osmair Silva de Lima Junior. "Use of efficient microorganisms in agriculture." Research, Society and Development 10, no. 8 (July 15, 2021): e40610817515. http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i8.17515.
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The interest in the use of microorganisms in agricultural practices has increased significantly in recent years, both in the promotion of plant growth and in the biological control of plant pests and diseases. This literature review work aimed to address information on the use of isolation, multiplication, use and storage methodologies for efficient microorganisms (Effective Microorganisms, EM) in agriculture. These microorganisms have important functions for their hosts, as they have symbiotic interactions with them, and are capable of protecting plants from attack by insects, diseases and herbivorous mammals through the production of toxins. The use of EM in agriculture aims to accelerate the natural composition of organic matter and promote the balance of microbial flora contributing to plant development. EMs are potential substitutes for chemical products, and can thus favor the preservation of the environment. They are collected from fertile forest soils through simple and inexpensive methodologies, consisting of a tool with potential to be used both by family farmers and on a small and large scale. They can be used in different ways, the main ones being in soil, plant, water and animals. The use of EM is an accessible and low-cost technique, in addition to being easy to prepare within the property itself, contributing to the sustainability of agricultural systems.