A Semantic Network For Modeling Biological Knowledge In Multiple Databases,
2015
University of Vermont
A Semantic Network For Modeling Biological Knowledge In Multiple Databases, Jeffrey Stone, Xindong Wu, Marc Greenblatt
Communications of the IIMA
We have developed a semantic network of biological terminology to aid in the retrieval and integration of biological information from a variety of disparate information sources. Our semantic network strives to provide a categorization of biological concepts and relationships among these concepts. The semantic network will impart a knowledge structure through which computers can "reason " and draw conclusions about biological data objects and will provide a federated view of the many disparate databases of interest to biologists. In the development of our system, we have included the concepts from several established controlled vocabularies, chief among them being the National …
Semi-Automatic Query Expansion Approach To Web- Based Information Retrieval,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
Semi-Automatic Query Expansion Approach To Web- Based Information Retrieval, Chaoyang Zhang, Kuo Lane Chen, Huei Lee, Hong Lan, Qijun Chen, Jiangyan He
Communications of the IIMA
The query used for Web searching is usually short and may not be able to reflect the intrinsic semantics of the user information need. The purpose of the paper is to take into account user information feedback, and to develop a semi-automatic query expansion approach to improve the effectiveness of Web searching. A search engine has been developed using the vector information retrieval model to validate the semi-automatic query expansion approach. The experiments show that this approach may improve the effectiveness of web searching.
Utilizing Mobile Phones For Payment,
2015
Hanyang University
Utilizing Mobile Phones For Payment, Ook Lee, Woonghee Lee
Communications of the IIMA
This study introduces a sound-based mobile payment system. Using a mobile phone for payment for mobile commerce is essential for its success. The proposed system will use sound that is generated from the existing mobile phone and the sound can be recognized by the existing credit card reader of the shop with an installation of an ordinary microphone and simple software to process sound input. This system is a better system since it doesn't require customers to buy a new mobile phone and the cost for the microphone and the software is very low.
An Analysis Of Electronic Meeting Comment Translation,
2015
University of Mississippi
An Analysis Of Electronic Meeting Comment Translation, Mmilam Aiken, Jose Ablanedo, Mahesh B. Vanjani
Communications of the IIMA
Multilingual groups often find communication difficult. Even with human interpreters, these groups still suffer from the inherent limitations of oral meetings: only one person at a time can talk, comments are not anonymous, and ideas must be recorded manually. Group Support Systems (GSS) have been used to increase the productivity of traditional, oral meetings by allowing participants to exchange automatically recorded, typed comments simultaneously and anonymously. Integration of language translation software with these systems could enable multilingual groups to achieve the same benefits obtained by monolingual groups. This paper investigates the feasibility of using automatic language translation in GSS meetings …
The Next Generation Of Mobile Computing For Hospitals,
2015
Iona College
The Next Generation Of Mobile Computing For Hospitals, Warren Adis
Communications of the IIMA
Mobile computing in the broadest sense is when multiple communications devices work together within an environment, unhampered by equipment limitations, distance, or interference. As computer and networking devices are put into smaller and smaller envelopes, their workplace usefulness increases. These mobile devices offer the potential of increasing the quality of healthcare services by making better use of hospital resources, including improved communications among medical and support staff, and increased patient monitoring. This paper depicts several hospital scenarios in order to conceptualize the planning and design of future mobile networks, taking into consideration patient care, management thinking, and technical issues.
Business Analytics In 2015,
2015
Wright State University - Main Campus
Business Analytics In 2015, Shu Z. Schiller
Management Information Systems Faculty Publications
A few years ago, when it seemed that everyone was riding the hype of big data, experts alerted us that big data was evolution — big data or small data, every organization needs data and the capability to manage them for business insights.
A Simulation-Based Approach To Solve A Specific Type Of Chance Constrained Optimization,
2015
University of Dayton
A Simulation-Based Approach To Solve A Specific Type Of Chance Constrained Optimization, Lijian Chan
MIS/OM/DS Faculty Publications
We solve the chance constrained optimization with convex feasible set through approximating the chance constraint by another convex smooth function. The approximation is based on the numerical properties of the Bernstein polynomial that is capable of effectively controlling the approximation error for both function value and gradient. Thus, we adopt a first-order algorithm to reach a satisfactory solution which is expected to be optimal. When the explicit expression of joint distribution is not available, we then use Monte Carlo approach to numerically evaluate the chance constraint to obtain an optimal solution by probability. Numerical results for known problem instances are …
A Chronic Disease Dietary Consultation System Using Owl-Based Ontologies And Semantic Rules,
2015
Missouri University of Science and Technology
A Chronic Disease Dietary Consultation System Using Owl-Based Ontologies And Semantic Rules, Yu Liang Chi, Tsang Yao Chen, Wan Ting Tsai
Business and Information Technology Faculty Research & Creative Works
Chronic diseases patients often require constant dietary control that involves complicated interaction among factors such as the illness stage, the patient's physical condition, the patient's activity level, the amount of food intake, and key nutrient restrictions. This study aims to integrate multiple knowledge sources for problem solving modeling and knowledge-based system (KBS) development. A chronic kidney disease dietary consultation system is constructed by using Web Ontology Language (OWL) and Semantic Web Rule Language (SWRL) to demonstrate how a KBS approach can achieve sound problem solving modeling and effective knowledge inference. For system evaluation, information from 84 case patients is used …
Cultural And Religious Identities In An Era Of Information And Communications Globalization,
2015
Institut National de Recherche Pedagogique
Cultural And Religious Identities In An Era Of Information And Communications Globalization, M R. Neyestani, Pat Mcinturff
Communications of the IIMA
The rapid advances in information and communication technologies coupled with the dominant overarching Neo-liberal/capitalist ideological underpinnings of the dominant Western powers have generated a momentum towards a homogeneous global village. The impact of which has been to expand World conflict and propelled many nations towards losing their national identity and traditions. This article discusses the various impacts from IT globalization and calls for a new global communication awareness.
A Networking-Based View Of Business Model Innovation: Theory And Method,
2015
Hunan University
A Networking-Based View Of Business Model Innovation: Theory And Method, Rong Fu, Li Qiu, Liang Quyang
Communications of the IIMA
After reviewing the literature, the concept of Business Model or E-Business Models are discussed in Ms paper. Firms keep interacting with each other and build all kinds of relationships among them. Based on the theory of business networks, we put forward a networking-based view of business model analysis frame. When we make decisions to choose one or other business models, first, the source of value should be found. Second, business network models, which show the procedure of value creation and distribution, should be analyzed. Third, we choose the feasible network among networks we analyzed. Finally, the firms' strategy to ensure …
Modular Curriculum Design Using Personal Learning Plans And Reusable Learning Components,
2015
University of Northern Colorado
Modular Curriculum Design Using Personal Learning Plans And Reusable Learning Components, Jay M. Lightfoot
Communications of the IIMA
University-based education is facing direct competition from for-profit corporations over the lucrative lifetime-learning market. This is occurring primarily because universities have not adapted to advances in technology and changes in the educational needs of students. To correct this problem, a new curriculum solution is proposed. This solution is loosely based upon the model curricula generated by professional organizations. The solution utilizes personal learning plans tied to a global learning schema. The end result is a very flexible curriculum delivery model that effectively utilizes modern technology and is potentially superior to any offered by commercial education providers.
Web Data Mining: A Case Study,
2015
Galveston College
Web Data Mining: A Case Study, Samia Jones, Omprakash K. Gupta
Communications of the IIMA
With an enormous amount of data stored in databases and data warehouses, it is increasingly important to develop powerful tools for analysis of such data and mining interesting knowledge from it. Data mining is a process of inferring knowledge from such huge data. The main problem related to the retrieval of information from the World Wide Web is the enormous number of unstructured documents and resources, i.e., the difficulty of locating and tracking appropriate sources. In this article, a survey of the research in the area of web mining and suggest web mining categories and techniques. Furthermore, a presentation of …
Mobile Electronic Commerce: What Is It? Who Uses It? And Why Use It?,
2015
Georgia College & State University
Mobile Electronic Commerce: What Is It? Who Uses It? And Why Use It?, Andrew Cook, Tanya Goette
Communications of the IIMA
When individuals and businesses conduct transactions electronically over a network using mobile devices, they have participated in mobile e-commerce. The advantages and disadvantages of mobile e-commerce are presented in this paper. This is followed by a discussion of who is using mobile e-commerce and why they are using it. Information is also presented on how to be successful with mobile e-commerce.
The National Health Information Network And The Future Of Medical Information Privacy,
2015
Canisius College
The National Health Information Network And The Future Of Medical Information Privacy, Edward J. Szewczak
Communications of the IIMA
Medical information has a special status among the various items of personal information. The introduction of information technology (IT) has changed the handling of medical information in ways that are both promising for improving health care as well as threatening to the individual patient's medical information privacy. The challenge to business practitioners is to manage medical information intelligently and to avoid the negative consequences of mismanaging this information, which may include customer backlash in the forms of boycotts, lawsuits, and loss of company reputation. This challenge is particularly important in the context of the U.S. National Health Information Network initiative, …
Utilization Of Buffers For Performance Evaluation Of Local Area Network Protocols,
2015
Prairie View A&M University
Utilization Of Buffers For Performance Evaluation Of Local Area Network Protocols, Sarhan M. Musa, Emmanuel Uzoma Opara, Cajetan M. Akujuobi, Nader F. Mir
Communications of the IIMA
This paper discusses the performance of traffic flow over Local Area Networks (LAN) utilizing buffers to avoid any irrelevant traffic that clusters the network using sniffer pro. The study applies buffer technology to filter out unnecessary information so the system captures only required information packets. Buffers that capture the protocols are identified. These are. Address Resolution Protocols (ARP), Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), and User Datagram Protocol (UDP). The study identified to the user/analyzer of an Ethernet technology, how to isolate a cluster network problem, monitor network performance, and offer tips on how to correctly assess …
The Business Models Of E-Marketplace,
2015
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
The Business Models Of E-Marketplace, Weijun Zheng
Communications of the IIMA
An electronic marketplace (EM) is an inter-organizational information intermediary that enables participating buyers and sellers to exchange information about price and product offerings and to cooperate on commodity exchange. Prior researches on EM design have not defined EM business model clearly. With a review of existing literatures on business model, this paper developed taxonomy of EM business models and classified existing EMs business model from a network role perspective. Further discussion of the evolution of EM business model is provided at the end.
Evaluation Of User Acceptance For Web-Based Aptitude Tests,
2015
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Evaluation Of User Acceptance For Web-Based Aptitude Tests, Michael Amberg, Sonja Fischer, Manuela Schroder
Communications of the IIMA
Web-based aptitude tests, which are a special category of aptitude tests, can be used for rather standardized test methods and for a large amount of users. The characteristics of web-based aptitude tests can have an impact on the test results and the user acceptance. The aim of our research is to develop a method for the evaluation of the user acceptance for web-based aptitude tests. Therefore, we used the DART-approach with the dimension (Perceived) Usefulness, (Perceived) Ease of Use, (Perceived) Network Effects and (Perceived) Costs as the theoretical basis, identified important acceptance indicators, developed a questionnaire and conducted a survey. …
Information Technology-Based Logistics Planning: Approaches To Developing A Coordination Mechanism For Decentralized Planning,
2015
Berlin University of Technology
Information Technology-Based Logistics Planning: Approaches To Developing A Coordination Mechanism For Decentralized Planning, Ingo Beyer
Communications of the IIMA
This research focused on mid-term planning representing the tactical level of supply chain management among manufacturers. Mid-term planning is based on established frame contracts between suppliers and customers. Demand forecasts and early customer orders (from retailers or consumers) are the starting point for performing planning runs involving logistical functions such as procurement, production, storage, and distribution. The aim is to draw up consistent plans among supply chain partners.
Data Mining In Oil Price Time Series Analysis,
2015
Tsinghua University
Data Mining In Oil Price Time Series Analysis, Daoping Wang, Litian Cao, Xuedong Gao, Tieke Li
Communications of the IIMA
This paper sums up the applications of statistic models such as ARCH-family models, cointegration theory and Granger causality etc in oil price time series analysis and introduces the method of data mining combined with statistic knowledge to analysis oil price time series. In addition, the paper also explains advantages, functions, relevant technologies of this method and its potential applications in hedging the oil shock risk.
Check 21: The New Technological Drive Towards Paperless Banking,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
Check 21: The New Technological Drive Towards Paperless Banking, Chang-Tseh Hsieh
Communications of the IIMA
Over the last decade, banks have spent a great deal of resources on technology improvements. With decreasing interest rate spreads, banks are being forced to look for new ways to increase profits. Recently, new legislation was passed that will allow banks to become more efficient in check truncation through technology. The new legislation is commonly referred to as Check 21. If used properly. Check 21 will increase employee efficiency and reduce other operational costs such as courier services. This paper examines the short history of Check 21 and discusses how technology affects banks profitability. Key areas where banks can become …
