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Examining a Flow-Usage Model to Understand
MultiMedia-Based Learning
By Raafat George Saade, Serge Elgaly, Fassil Nebebe © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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231-243 Page(s)
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The effective crafting of multi-media for e-learning depends on understanding usage. Research
work in that regard is scarce. In this paper, we propose a theoretical model to understand usage in
that context. We construct a flow-usage model with three dimensions of usage: frequency of use,
time spent, and interruptions. A survey methodology approach was administered to capture relevant
constructs. A structural equation model approach was used for the assessment of the model's
results. Structural equation analysis provides evidence of significance for motivation on beliefs
and attitudes on usage. |
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Keywords
Multimedia, E-learning, Performance, Cognitive Absorption, Usage
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Analysis of Explanatory and Predictive
Architectures and the Relevance in Explaining the
Adoption of IT in SMEs
By Ojiabo Ukoha, Hart O. Awa, Christen A. Nwuche, Ikechukwu F. Asiegbu © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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217-230 Page(s)
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This paper critiques the explanatory and predictive architectures of six prominent innovation
adoption theories with a view to unraveling their individual capabilities in providing lenses to the
understanding of the social and idiosyncratic components of small and medium enterprise (SMEs)
in adopting Information Technology (IT). The analysis unravels that the existing theories, not
withstanding their strengths, have failed in one way or the other to provide an integrated framework
that is comprehensive in explaining and predicting IT adoption behavior by SMEs... |
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Keywords
SMEs, information technology, innovation, adoption, theory.
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The Use of ICT for Economic Development in the
Silesian Region in Poland
By Celina M. Olszak, Ewa Ziemba © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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197-216 Page(s)
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The purpose of this study is to diagnose the state of the use of Information Communication Technology
(ICT), especially the Internet, in the Silesian region. The article presents the essence and
attributes of knowledge-based economy (KBE). The importance of ICT in its development is
stressed, especially for businesses, citizens, and administration, as the main beneficiaries of KBE.
Using cross-sectional studies as a research method, we analyzed the use of ICT in such relationships
as consumer-business, consumer-consumer, business-administration, and citizensadministration... |
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Keywords
knowledge-based economy, ICT in organizations, relationships in knowledge-based
economy
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Back to Basics of Informing: The INIS Principle
By Bob Travica © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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177-196 Page(s)
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The term "information" pervades both the mundane and technical vocabularies to the extent that
it resembles an infomantra. It is argued in this article that despite the wide spread of this infomantra,
the term "information" does not communicate well to the client of informing since the informer
uses it arbitrarily and without regard for the effects of informing. Conceptual in character,
this argument is complemented by evidence from (1) evaluating user interface of Websites and
(2) analyzing academic articles... |
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Keywords
information, meaning, knowledge, data, informing, communication, Web evaluation
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Assessment of Risk of Misinforming:
Dynamic Measures
By Dimitar Christozov, Stefanka Chukova, Plamen Mateev © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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163-176 Page(s)
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This paper addresses the impact of warranty of malfunctioning and warranty of misinforming on
making informed purchase decisions over the adoption period. We propose mathematical models
for quantification of the risk of misinforming by exploring customers' learning evolution. These
measures, dynamic in their nature, allow evaluation of customer's satisfaction or dissatisfaction
as a function of the misinforming warranty coverage over learning time. |
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Keywords
Risk, Misinforming, Learning, Warranty
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A Guide for Novice Researchers on Experimental
and Quasi-Experimental Studies in Information
Systems Research
By Yair Levy, Timothy J. Ellis © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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The main focus of this informative article is to bring attention to experimental research in the
field of information systems, especially for novice researchers such as doctoral students. In the
past three decades, information systems research has been heavily focused on theoretical model
development and testing using survey-based methodology. However, criticism on such an
approach has been prevalent. Experimental research has been used extensively in the 'hard'
sciences and has provided a solid foundation for advancement in those fields... |
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Keywords
experimental research, research design, experimental design, lab-experimental design,
quasi-experimental design, experiments in information systems research.
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Web Usage Association Rule Mining System
By Maja Dimitrijevic, Zita Bosnjak © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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Web usage log files generated on web servers contain huge amount of information that can be
used for discovering web usage association rules, which can potentially give useful knowledge to
the web usage data analysts. Association rule over-generation is a common problem in
association rule mining that is further aggravated in web usage log mining due to the
interconnectedness of web pages through the website link structure.
We implemented a system for the discovery of association rules in web log usage data as an object-
oriented application and used it to experiment on a real life web usage log data set... |
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association rule discovery system, web usage data, interestingness measures, website
link structure
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Pair Modeling with DynaLearn -
Students' Attitudes and Actual Effects
By Rachel Or-Bach, Bert Bredeweg © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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With DynaLearn learners can construct scientific knowledge by manipulating icons and their inter-
relationships, using a diagrammatic representation. The diagrams represent models that can be
simulated, confronting learners with the logical consequences of the knowledge they expressed.
Such modeling activities are highly advocated by science educators. Learning from the construction
and debugging processes of modeling can be enhanced by collaboration. The modeling elements
can serve as anchors for discussing, justifying, and explaining the model... |
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Keywords
Modeling, pair modeling, collaborative modeling, collaboration, science education
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Second Time Lucky? A Tale of Two Systems
By Hans Lehmann © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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This paper reports on the continuation of a research that was started in 1994, when an attempt to
implement a global information system in a large multi-national firm was investigated over the
next 6 years. Already by 1999, however, it became clear that this, first, implementation was a resounding
failure - but as a longitudinal, large scale case study it contributed richly to a wider
study of the nature and specific character of such international information systems. In the last
months of 2003 the firm, in a new structure, under new management, re-started the quest for
global information systems support for its - now considerably more complex - international operations... |
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Keywords
Global Information Systems Implementation, Issues in International Information Systems,
cultural and technical issues in global IS, Grounded Theory Method
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Using eTechnologies for Active Learning
By Jo Coldwell, Annemieke Craig, Annegret Goold © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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This paper describes a study of educators at an Australian University who are using eTechnologies
in their teaching. The perceptions of the educators of the technologies are discussed as well
as how they believe these technologies help students to learn. Outcomes from the study offer
suggestions of how appropriate eTechnologies can be incorporated into online learning environments
for effective teaching. Particular emphasis is made of eTechnologies which support active
learning by students, one of the goals of the principles of good teaching practice in undergraduate
education. |
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Keywords
eTechnologies, active learning, engagement, higher education.
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Empowering PowerPoint:
Slides and Teaching Effectiveness
By Sabra Brock, Yogini Joglekar © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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In order to examine the effectiveness of using PowerPoint slides as a teaching aid in the postsecondary
classroom, this exploratory study compared the impact on teaching effectiveness of the
number and density of slides, as well as the use of visuals and other non-textual elements within
slides. The number of slides used per session appeared not to affect effectiveness but lower den
sity (3 bullet points and 20 words or less per slide) was associated with effectiveness. Results for
the 10 instructors teaching 17 classes on information management from 2003 to 2009 were also
analyzed by teaching style... |
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Keywords
PowerPoint, slides, business education, teaching styles, postsecondary education,
presentation skills, multimedia presentations
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Relational Algebra Programming
With Microsoft Access Databases
By Kirby McMaster, Samuel Sambasivam, Nicole Anderson © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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In this paper, we describe a custom Relational Algebra Query software environment that enables
database instructors to teach relational algebra programming. Instead of defining query operations
using mathematical notation (the approach commonly taken in database textbooks), students write
query programs as sequences of relational algebra function calls. The data to be queried can be in
any Microsoft Access MDB file. The query processor software executes relational algebra instructions
interactively, allowing students to view intermediate result tables... |
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Keywords
database, query, relational algebra, programming, SQL, relational data model.
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Knowledge Management Systems Development:
Theory and Practice
By Raafat Saade, Fassil Nebebe, Tak Mak © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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The intricate crafting of online educational systems lie within three principal activities: Design of
the system, implementation, and proper post-implementation assessment. There is not enough
knowledge or experience in all regards. Efficient execution of these three major activities necessitates
the use of design and pedagogical models to achieve cost and time efficiency, as well as
high pedagogical quality. Models represent a structured approach to analysis and promote quantifiable
feedback that can be monitored... |
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Keywords
Theory of planned behavior, Technology acceptance model, Web-based instructional
systems, elearning, PLS, Constructivism,
Cognitive
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Relationship between Knowledge Management Process
and Creativity among Faculty Members in the University
By Hamid Rahimi, Azizollah Arbabisarjou,
Sayeed Mohsen Allameh, Razieh Aghababaei © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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ts indicate that there is a positive
and significant relationship between KM process dimensions and creativity. In addition, there is
no significant difference between faculty members' KM process considering the variables of age,
gender, and field of study, besides there is no significant difference among faculty members'
creativity considering age, field of study, and employment status. |
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KM process, SECI, Creativity, University, Faculty members
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Socio-Technical Knowledge Management and
Epistemological Paradigms:
Theoretical Connections at the Individual and
Organisational Level
By Matthew Jelavic © 2011. Informing Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, Volume 6
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This paper provides an evaluation of the literature pertaining to the autopoietic, connectionist, and
cognitivist epistemological paradigms. These paradigms exist at the individual and organisational
level through diametrically opposed functionalist versus interpretive and integrative sociotechnical
knowledge management perspectives. The alignments of individual and organisational
epistemologies are essential to the effectiveness of a knowledge management system. Knowledge
management should consider the roots of knowledge theoretically in order to share or manage
knowledge dissemination successfully in organisations... |
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Keywords
socio-technical, knowledge management, knowledge sharing, epistemology, cognitivist,
connectionist, autopoietic, functionalist, interpretive, KM-ES Model
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