A methodology for the design and evaluation of user interfaces for interactive information systems

The definition of proposed research addressing the development and validation of a methodology for the design and evaluation of user interfaces for interactive information systems is given. The major objectives of this research are: the development of a comprehensive, objective, and generalizable methodology for the design and evaluation of user interfaces for information systems; the development of equations and/or analytical models to characterize user behavior and the performance of a designed interface; the design of a prototype system for the development and administration of user interfaces; and the design and use of controlled experiments to support the research and test/validate the proposed methodology. The proposed design methodology views the user interface as a virtual machine composed of three layers: an interactive layer, a dialogue manager layer, and an application interface layer. A command language model of user system interactions is presented because of its inherent simplicity and structured approach based on interaction events. All interaction events have a common structure based on common generic elements necessary for a successful dialogue. It is shown that, using this model, various types of interfaces could be designed and implemented to accommodate various categories of users. The implementation methodology is discussed in terms of how to store and organize the information

Model Integrasi Sistem Dengan Pendekatan Metode Service Oriented Architecture Dan Model View Controller Pada Pusat Penelitian Perkembangan Iptek Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia

The administration management as an activity and institute's main task which is also called as Back Office System, supported by several information systems. The data need and information in one information system cannot be fulfilled only by one information source, but it needs a composition from a two or more sources in one institute/organization. To solve this problem, we need an architecture model which can solve integration system between different information systems. This Integrated Information System Design Research Method uses Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) approach as the architecture base, Model View Controller (MVC) method as the model in the programming (coding). The applied development method SOA utilizes Service Oriented Modelling and Architecture (SOMA) development system, it is a system design method which classifies business process in to a service group. The SOA application is because of its loosely coupled, highly interoperable, reusable and interoperability characteristics cause SOA reliable in information development and integration. While the integrated information system which is built using MVC method, easier to be maintained and developed. This research produce employment service, asset service, supplies service, financial service and also system prototype as a dashboard for employment service with SOA approach and MVC method which uses Representational State Transfer (REST) technolog

Encapsulating and representing the knowledge on the evaluation of an engineering system

This paper proposes a cross-disciplinary methodology for a fundamental question in product development: How can the innovation patterns during the evolution of an engineering system (ES) be encapsulated, so that it can later be mined through data mining analysis methods? Reverse engineering answers the question of which components a developed engineering system consists of, and how the components interact to make the working product. TRIZ answers the question of which problem-solving principles can be, or have been employed in developing that system, in comparison to its earlier versions, or with respect to similar systems. While these two methodologies have been very popular, to the best of our knowledge, there does not yet exist a methodology that reverseengineers and encapsulates and represents the information regarding the complete product development process in abstract terms. This paper suggests such a methodology, that consists of mathematical formalism, graph visualization, and database representation. The proposed approach is demonstrated by analyzing the design and development process for a prototype wrist-rehabilitation robot

Application of the Prototype Model in Cooperative Profile Web Application Design

The development of information technology has triggered everyone in the business world, including cooperatives, to change the service system that was initially conventional to switch to digital. This is because the traditional business approach has several shortcomings in disseminating information on cooperative business profiles to external parties, such as limited access to information, slow dissemination of information, and being time-consuming and costly. For this reason, developing a business profile web application is needed to provide efficient access to information without limitations of space and time. However, there is a problem with how to design an application that fits the needs and meets user expectations. The prototype model can be used as a benchmark for an application, whether it is feasible to implement or not, following the results of the evaluation of user satisfaction. So, in this study, it is proposed to apply a prototype model to design applications that suit the needs and expectations of users. The application's design has been assessed using a questionnaire distributed to 30 respondents. The average result of the feasibility of the prototype design made is 93.05%, with a very feasible category

The crustal dynamics intelligent user interface anthology

The National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) has initiated an Intelligent Data Management (IDM) research effort which has, as one of its components, the development of an Intelligent User Interface (IUI). The intent of the IUI is to develop a friendly and intelligent user interface service based on expert systems and natural language processing technologies. The purpose of such a service is to support the large number of potential scientific and engineering users that have need of space and land-related research and technical data, but have little or no experience in query languages or understanding of the information content or architecture of the databases of interest. This document presents the design concepts, development approach and evaluation of the performance of a prototype IUI system for the Crustal Dynamics Project Database, which was developed using a microcomputer-based expert system tool (M. 1), the natural language query processor THEMIS, and the graphics software system GSS. The IUI design is based on a multiple view representation of a database from both the user and database perspective, with intelligent processes to translate between the views

Module-based quality system functionality evaluation in production logistics

Purpose: This paper addresses a comprehensive modeling and functionality evaluation of a module-based quality system in production logistics at the highest domain abstract level of business processes. Design/methodology/approach: All domain quality business processes and quality data transactions are modeled using BPMN and UML tools and standards at the business process and data modeling. A modular web-based prototype is developed to evaluate the models addressing the quality information system functionality requirements and modularity in production logistics through data scenarios and data queries. Findings: Using the object-oriented technique in design at the highest domain level, the proposed models are subject further development in the lower levels for the implementing case. The models are specifically able to manipulate all quality operations including remedy and control in a lot-based make-to-order production logistics system as an individual module. Practical implications: Due to the specification of system as domain design structure, all proposed BPMs, data models, and the actual database prototype are seen referential if not a solution as a practical “to-be” quality business process re-engineering template. Originality/value: this paper sets out to provide an explanatory approach using different practical technique at modeling steps as well as the prototype implementation.Peer Reviewe

The architecture and prototype implementation of the Model Environment system

International audienceAn approach that simplifies software development of the model based decision support systems for environmental management has been introduced. The approach is based on definition and management of metadata and data related to computational model without losing data semantics and proposed methods of integration of the new modules into the information system and their management. An architecture of the integrated modelling system is presented. The proposed architecture has been implemented as a prototype of integrated modelling system using. NET/Gtk{#} and is currently being used to re-design European Decision Support System for Nuclear Emergency Management RODOS (http://www.rodos.fzk.de) using Java/Swing

Shipping information pipeline: initial design principles

This paper presents a design science approach to solving persistent problems in the international shipping eco system by creating the missing common information infrastructures. Specifically, this paper reports on an ongoing dialogue between stakeholders in the shipping industry and information systems researchers engaged in the design and development of a prototype for an innovative IT-artifact called Shipping Information Pipeline which is a kind of “an internet” for shipping information. The instrumental aim is to enable information seamlessly to cross the organizational boundaries and national borders within international shipping which is a rather complex domain. The intellectual objective is to generate and evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of design principles for inter-organizational information infrastructures in the international shipping domain that can have positive impacts on global trade and local economies

A Requirement Model of Online Application Reminder to Renew Visa For International Students.

Information accessibility has become easier and can be improved by using web-based application. The aim of this project is to identify a requirement model of web-based reminder system. This system is an assistant tool for international students to remind them especially when they forget renews their visa at the time. It applies knowledge base and web base application in order to add element such as user friendly, usefulness, pleasing and informative. This prototype has been developed using general methodology of design research, Object-oriented approach focusing on Unified Modeling Language notation. The development of this prototype starts with analysis phase and ended with testing and evaluation. This project discusses some findings, problem encountered and limitation of the project's development. Finally, brief recommendation given as contribution to the future development

Knowledge Management System for Entrepreneur Business Model Selection

Nowadays, the information and communication technology (ICT) has become the most important medium for business and entrepreneurship world of timely information especially in commercial area. A computerized-based information system plays a vital role inthe success ofan enterprise. It provides the information a business needs for efficient operations, effective management and competitive advantage easily and quickly. In this project, the author introduces the project concepts that will focus onbusiness models selection for an entrepreneur to choose and adopted the best and right business models that suits them a knowledge-based scheme for facilitating their small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The project is developed using the waterfall model of system development life cycle approach. Waterfall model is one of the most popular incremental project development methodologies. The development of the project conducted by sequence starting with analysis, design, develop, test, and lastly implementation. The prototype covers the presentation of static beneficial data and information required by the SMEs entrepreneurs. The prototype developed has simplified the business by having appropriate documents to publish the data. Eventhough, the prototype not fully covered andcompleted all aspects of SMEs it is deem necessarily for the knowledge and information for existed and future entrepreneurs. By using the prototype, it is very beneficial for a future entrepreneur to have some kind of guidelines and procedures from the references before starting opting for the best businesses to be run. Finally, the author hopes thatthisproject will really be beneficial since it isway to help the to-be entrepreneur to manage the skills and knowledge of its selected business models