Information Systems Development Process Research Articles

Birth Cohort Technical Specification Part 3: Participants Information System (T/CPMA 015.3-2020)

Birth cohort participants information system is a software system with multiple functions including recode basic information, automatic administration, paper-less questionnaire survey, clinical data integration, data visualization. The efficiency and quality of cohort data were improved dramatically by using this system. In this technical specification we described the basic functional requirement and detail steps of the development process of this information system.

ON THE VARIATION OF ABSTRACT FACTORY PATTERN

The work is devoted to revision of Abstract Factory Pattern for its practical use in information system development. Provided variation of Abstract Factory Pattern signifi-cantly simplifies the process of information system development making the system more flexible, robust to change and maintainable.

The Research of Civil Engineering Certification Information Management System

In recent years, engineering education professional certification is an important direction for the development of engineering education in our country. Colleges and universities across the country have established various professional student training systems in accordance with the requirements of engineering certification. This article gives a brief introduction to the design and development process of civil engineering certification management information system according to the training standards of engineering certification. The aim of this study is to solve the problem of low efficiency of civil engineering professional engineering certification.

Mini-Review: The Influence of User Behavior on the Success of Information System Implementation: Towards the Development of Behavior-Based Information System Requirements

The characteristics and behaviour of information system users have a big influence on the successful implementation of information systems. There have been many studies that reveal the effects of user behaviour related to technology and information systems. The majority of research conducted deals with the impact of culture on user behaviour after the implementation of information systems. Very few journals discuss how the characteristics and factors of user behaviour are used as inputs that affect the information system development process. This research was conducted to conduct a literature review regarding the dominant factors in user behaviour and to see their impact on the development of information systems. The results of the study are in the form of synthesis to see the opportunity to include these user behaviour factors into components of the information system requirements.

An ERP Implementation Method: Studying a Pharmaceutical Company

Analyzing the development process for an ERP solution, in our case SAP, is one of the most critical processes in implementing standard software packages. Modelling of the proposed system can facilitate the development of enterprise systems not from scratch but through use of predefined parts who represents the best knowledge captured from numerous case studies. This aims at abstracting the specification of the required information system as well as modelling the process towards this goal. Modelling plays a central role in the organization of the information systems development process and the information systems community has developed a large number of conceptual models, systems of concepts, for representing conceptual schemata. In the area of ERP systems, because of the characteristics that distinguishes them, conceptual modelling can help in all aspects of the development process, from goal elicitation to reuse of the captured knowledge, through the use of the appropriate modelling schemata. SAP offers a standardized software solution, thus making easier the alignment of SAP requirements to enterprise requirements in a goal form, and the correspondent business processes.

ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-ДОВІДКОВА СИСТЕМА РІДКІСНИХ ТА ЗНИКАЮЧИХ ВИДІВ ТВАРИН ЯК ЗАСІБ ФОРМУВАННЯ ЦИФРОВОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ЕКОЛОГІВ

Стаття розкриває основні аспекти створення інформаційно-довідкової системи навчального призначення «Little Zoo», орієнтованої на вирішення завдань комп’ютерно-інформаційної підготовки майбутніх екологів в умовах сучасної вищої освіти. На основі проведеного аналізу аналогічних веб-ресурсів сформульовано основні та додаткові вимоги до інформаційно-довідкового ресурсу про рідкісні та зникаючі види тварин, які враховують недоліки існуючих інформаційних ресурсів. Розглянуто основні етапи процесу розробки інформаційно-довідкової системи «Little Zoo». Реалізацію проекту було здійснено за допомогою мови програмування Python, фреймворка Django, графічного редактора Adobe Photoshop. Завдяки даному ресурсу користувачі зможуть провести пошук рідкісного виду тварини за однією або декількома характеристиками. У системі також передбачено можливості засвоєння студентами навчальних матеріалів шляхом сортування статей про тварин у потрібному порядку. Наведено структуру бази даних MySQL, на основі якої було розроблено інформаційно-довідкову систему, а також опис полів її основних таблиць. Представлено діаграму прецендентів щодо ролей, характерних для інформаційно-довідкової системи «Little Zoo» (адміністратор, зареєстрований користувач, незареєстрований користувач), діаграму кооперацій по додаванню статті в базу даних інформаційно-довідкової системи, діаграму послідовностей у системі, діаграму станів пошуку. Представлений опис функціоналу інформаційно-довідкової системи, який дозволяє зареєстрованим користувачам додавати власні статті, розширювати базу даних ресурсу. Застосування розробленої системи «Little Zoo» у Херсонському державному університеті при викладанні дисциплін «Інформатика та системологія», «Інформаційні технології та технічні засоби корекційного навчання» спрямовано на формування професійної компетентності студентів спеціальностей 101 «Екологія», 014 «Середня освіта (Біологія)», 016 «Спеціальна освіта» не тільки через розгляд системи теоретичних положень, методики та технології роботи з певними апаратними і програмними засобами, але насамперед через практичне використання ІТ-інструментів у професійній діяльності на рівні сучасних та перспективних вимог.

ETL Processes Security Modeling

The development of information systems (IS) in a secure environment or condition is a complex task that involves many additional basic security protocols, policies as well as industry standards on passwords, anti-virus programs, firewalls and data encryption. However, in traditional IS development lifecycles, security is either ignored or added as an afterthought, which does not assure the system complete security. So, it is necessary to give more importance to this issue and consider it as part of IS development process. In this context, the authors should guarantee the security of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, which are among the most critical and complex tasks during DW development project. In this study, security management is carried out for ETL processes by proposing a meta-model integrating the security concepts from the security requirements to the necessary preventive and / or corrective treatments. The proposed meta-model is validated with instantiation.

Інформаційна система навчального призначення для підготовки екологів в Україні

The article describes the main aspects of the creation of the information system of educational purpose, focused on the solution of tasks of computer and information training for future ecologists in modern higher education in Ukraine. The main and additional requirements for an information resource about rare species of animals which take into account disadvantages of existing information resources are formulated. The main stages of the information system development process are considered. The project was implemented by means of Python programming language, Django framework, Adobe Photoshop graphics editor. The structure of the MySQL database for the informational system and the description of the fields of its main tables were given. The chart of precedents concerning the roles typical for the Little Zoo system, the chart of cooperation for adding an article into the system database, the chart of the sequences in the system, the chart of conditions of search are presented. Thanks to the resource users will be able to search for a rare species of animals according to one or more characteristics. The system also provides students with the possibility of learning materials by sorting articles about animals in the required order. The description of the functional of the information system is presented. The system allows the registered users to add own articles, to expand the resource’s database. The information system of educational purpose is successfully used at the Kherson State University in studying the discipline "Informatics and Systemology" by students of specialties 101 "Ecology" and 014 "Secondary education (Biology)", as well as in studying the discipline "Information technologies and technical means of correctional training" by students of specialty 016 "Special Education".

Ontological support formation for constructive-synthesizing modeling of information systems development processes

The globalization of information systems (ISs) in the process of continuous operation and modernization creates new problems and reveals specific representations of IS tasks. Such a complex industry IS, requiring appropriate ontological support, is the unified automated system for managing freight traffic of Ukrzaliznytsia (ACS FT UZ-U). To develop the infrastructure information subsystems such as rolling stock and traction staff, traffic management, finance, personnel and a number of others, it is necessary to develop interconnected ontological support. Therefore, methods and means of ontological support of constructive-synthesizing modeling (OCSM) have been developed, designed to support the processes of multistage creation, a long period of operation and the continuous development of the ACS FT UZ-U. The results obtained are distinguished by universalism, as they provide opportunities for representing the evolution of the object (IS) and the content of ontologies in the OCSM. The formation of models and methods of the OCSM has been obtained by expanding relations and mappings as well as by creating new generating structures, complementing classes of signatures with new constructive relations. At the same time, the model of a unified, universal and customizable ontological constructive structure (OCS) has been developed. The OCS takes into account the requirements for representing the processes of expanding the subject area as well as unifying knowledge. For CSM problems, methods and means of modeling the conceptualization processes of developing objects have been created and constructive calculus has been devised for the generating class of mappings along with methods for constructing higher-order ontological objects. For the ontological support of the CSM processes in the context of expanding subject areas, the inference methods in the model of the OCSM constructive structure have been improved and procedures for meaningful, structural and related deducibility have been proposed together with multilevel inference methods. Examples have been given of the implementation of the currently existing procedures for creating new applications of the automated system ACS FT UZ-U using the proposed CSM tools. The examples demonstrate the adequacy of the developed models and means of the OCSM for the implementation of procedures for the development and maintenance of complex railway ACSs

The ADALINE neuron modification for solving the problem on searching for the reusable functions of the information system

The problem of reducing costs in developing information systems and software products was considered. It was proposed to replace the IT project staff in a number of repeatable processes and the works connected with development of software products by intelligent information technologies provided that such a replacement is economically viable. It was proposed to use the apparatus of artificial neural nets as a tool for creation of such technologies. Among the main directions of automation of the information system development processes, there is the problem of searching for reusable functions to implement the functional requirement to the system. To solve this problem, it was suggested to modify the formal description and block diagram of the ADALINE neuron. The essence of this modification is the use of frame networks for formal description of reusable functions and functional requirements to the information system. Comparison of these formal descriptions makes it possible to identify a reusable function that, to the extent possible, corresponds to the functional requirement to the IS. Solution of the search problem results in a formal description of the functional requirement to the system. This description is formed on the basis of formal descriptions of the function found and the functional requirement. Proceeding from this representation of the search problem, a special algorithm of training the modified neuron was developed. Its essence consists in finding the maximum similarity of the formal description of the functional requirement to the system among the descriptions of reusable functions. Proceeding from the results of modification of the elements, block diagram of the ADALINE neuron was modified. The approach was proposed and the main features of architectural solutions for implementation of the modified block diagram were considered.

The Development of Research Management Information System Based on Web at Universitas Negeri Makassar

Long-term goal of this research is the development of a Research Management Information System at the Universitas Negeri Makassar that can be accessed by various parties related to research anytime and anywhere without any time and location limitation so that the disclosure of research management information can be done from the level of the study program to university level. Specific targets achieved from the development of this system is the creation of an information disclosure management situation both in terms of proposal entry, selection and review of proposals as well as progress reports and logbooks obtainment in reports of transparent and appropriate budget usage that is useful for the leadership of the University in taking policy related to the next research. To achieve these objectives, the information system development process will use the Plomp Development Model (1997) consisting of a preliminary investigation phase; design phase; phase realization/construction; test phase, evaluation and revision; and implementation. The development of this information system using PHP programming language based on CodeIgniter Framework with MySQL database.

The Creation of Users

The purpose of this article is to provide a better understanding of an information systems development process from a learning theory perspective. The authors wish to investigate how learning concepts can improve the practice of developing such systems. They look closer at the activities and outcomes of a development project with the focus on the user side and how these can be understood using different theories from the field of learning. The purpose of the case project was to ensure that the intended users of the systems (in this case, heart failure patients) should be able to influence the choices made during the project so that the implemented system would benefit the whole group of patients. During this process, it became apparent that the users themselves developed and changed a great deal. In this research, the authors therefore wish to investigate the learning and change mechanism that came into play through the designed participative ISD process. As a result, they suggest that a learning mechanism should be planned for in any ISD process, regardless of what methodology is applied.

Designing video games for the blind: results of an empirical study

Understanding non-functional software requirements and developing realizable operationalizations of them are critical to the success of any information system. Non-functional requirements dealing with accessibility and usability are especially important considerations when developing information systems for visually impaired stakeholders; however, this is not, yet, an area well understood in information systems development. This work aims to better understand the non-functional software requirements and realizable operationalizations needed to address the accessibility and usability challenges in computer gaming for the visually impaired. Building on previous work, this paper provides the analysis, results, and recommendations stemming from a systematic qualitative analysis of elicited qualitative text using adaptations of the grounded theory method. To do so, the authors developed a PC version of a 1980’s, 2D, Arcade style video game incorporating joystick controls and sound effects and gathered user experience data from six visually impaired users through a closed, pre-game and post-game interviews. The contribution of this work is part of a larger effort to develop systematic requirements engineering approaches, utilizing qualitative methods, to elicit, analyze, and operationalize non-functional software requirements within the information systems development process, to provide equal access to information systems for visually impaired users.

Collaborative Information Research on Fresh Production under Supply Chain Environment

Through the analysis of collaborative development process of supply chain and information system, this dissertation analyses how to achieve the collaboration between fresh supply chain and efficient information system. Meanwhile, it puts forward the concept of collaborative management information system of supply chain. The paper introduces the construction scheme of the collaborative agricultural supply chain management information system. In the end, the paper makes five reasonable suggestions about material procurement, transportation, warehousing, and distribution and information system construction, which with respect to integrated supply information, supplier management and produce-marketing integration.

Towards an Evaluation Framework for Multilingual Supported Data Modeling Patterns

Nowadays, Internationalization is one of the most important aspects of Information Systems. Supporting multilingual features as a part of internationalization process, is being a competition in all Information Systems. There are many data modeling patterns to support multilingual features in development process of Information Systems with many quality attributes to evaluate them. In this article, an evaluation framework has been designed for all multilingual support data modeling patterns and their quality attributes. To obtain this aim, all data modeling patterns to support multilingual features have been collected. Then, all quality attributes related to patterns are collected and categorized as evaluation parameters. Afterwards, all quality attributes for each pattern been investigated. Finally, an evaluation framework has been tried to provide for all multilingual patterns and their quality attributes. General Terms Software Engineering, Data Modeling Patterns.

Hierarchical i* Modeling in Requirement Engineering

Requirement engineering is the earliest phases of the development process of information systems in which there is a process to understand the needs of system users and formulate it into a format that facilitates the process of analysis. Requirement engineering approach through intentional perspective is one of the arguments that appear in the field. In intentional modeling, the focus will lie on the motive of every actor, how each actor can achieve their motives, and what dependencies present in order to achieve that motive. Some existing intentional modeling still has some limitations. Modeling is still having complexity problem when it will be used to model real-world situations that are quite large. Another disadvantage is how to describe the hierarchical conditions in intentional modeling. This research is to develop existing intentional modeling, in order to overcome limitations in describing the hierarchical conditions.

Hierarchical i* Modeling in Requirement Engineering

Requirement engineering is the earliest phases of the development process of information systems in which there is a process to understand the needs of system users and formulate it into a format that facilitates the process of analysis. Requirement engineering approach through intentional perspective is one of the arguments that appear in the field. In intentional modeling, the focus will lie on the motive of every actor, how each actor can achieve their motives, and what dependencies present in order to achieve that motive. Some existing intentional modeling still has some limitations. Modeling is still having complexity problem when it will be used to model real-world situations that are quite large. Another disadvantage is how to describe the hierarchical conditions in intentional modeling. This research is to develop existing intentional modeling, in order to overcome limitations in describing the hierarchical conditions.

Sustainable building assessment tool for project decision makers and its development process

The primary purpose of Sustainable Building Assessment (SBA) tools is for behavioral changes in public building practice. In the Web 3.0 era, even non-experts may have the capacity to select and use Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools to solve complicated problems in sustainable building decision making without any expert help. It is clear that the R&D of these tools which directly target project decision makers is a significant project for researchers and policy makers who are tasked with the challenge of changing individual building practice for regional sustainability. The purpose of the study is to suggest a tool and its development process for sustainable building assessment by project decision makers, especially targeting non-expert groups. This study defines an SBA tool for project decision makers based on a typology and suggests a “3-layer development process framework”. For the theoretical Background, we integrate interdisciplinary methods and principles such as cognitive problem-solving and sustainable building delivery, including long-term community benefits in a region and an information system development process. This framework is based on Boehem's spiral model for information system development processes and especially emphasizes the first cycle to develop a core set of indicators fit for the non-expert user's problem solving process. This presents an iterative and gradual process with the aim of approaching the tool type from passive tools such as checklists and guidelines, to interactive software, especially interactive DSS (Decision Support Systems) online ICT platforms. The development process is comprised of 8 stages: This includes the use of mixed-method sequential design, including interviews, workshops, the Delphi survey technique, FD-AHP weight analysis, and scenario analysis. In addition, the study presents a case study of the application of the first cycle to develop a core set of indicators and discusses its effectiveness. This study may help researchers by providing a clear and effective method to understand interdisciplinary approaches to develop appropriate tools for sustainable building practice in a regional context.

Software Testing Techniques in Information Systems Curricula

Software testing is an important part of information systems (IS) development process. To achieve effectiveness in software testing, the participating IS professionals must apply software testing techniques. A review of the current IS curriculum models reveals that specific pedagogical guidelines are not available for instructing software testing techniques. This paper discusses the importance of software testing to IS development and maintenance, reviews the existing software testing techniques, and provides a pedagogical guideline for instructing software testing techniques in IS curricula.

A DSL for modeling application-specific functionalities of business applications

Models have been widely used in the information system development process. Models are not just means for system analysis and documentation. They may be also transformed into system implementation, primarily program code. Generated program code of screen forms and transaction programs mainly implements generic functionalities that can be expressed by simple retrieval, insertion, update, or deletion operations over database records. Besides the program code of generic functionalities, each application usually includes program code for specific business logic that represents application-specific functionalities, which may include complex calculations, as well as a series of database operations. There is a lack of domain-specific and tool-supported techniques for specification of such application-specific functionalities at the level of platform-independent models (PIMs). In this paper, we propose an approach and a domain-specific language (DSL), named IIS⁎CFuncLang, aimed at enabling a complete specification of application-specific functionalities at the PIM level. We have developed algorithms for transformation of IIS⁎CFuncLang specifications into executable program code, such as PL/SQL program code. In order to support specification of application-specific functionalities using IIS⁎CFuncLang, we have also developed appropriate tree-based and textual editors. The language, editors, and the transformations are embedded into a Model-Driven Software Development tool, named Integrated Information Systems CASE (IIS⁎Case). IIS⁎Case supports platform-independent design and automated prototyping of information systems, which allows us to verify and test our approach in practice.