Using Performance Metrics to Guide the Selection of a Website Content Management System -The Case of Joomla, Drupal and WordPress

The most recent trend in website development is the usage of Content Management Systems (CMS). These systems provide user-friendly interactive interface for persons without prior computer coding knowledge to utilize them to create websites. Different kinds of content management system technologies are now available, hence, it becomes challenging for users/developers to decide on which one is best to work with. This study, researched into three popular CMS’s namely, Joomla, Drupal and WordPress to explore which of these proposed three will be ideal for developing efficient website in terms of performance. This study resulted in researching into details the features common to all the three CMSs. These features were evaluated based on four performance criteria. The method this study used was a quantitative method. Practically, the researcher developed three websites using the three CMSs, and tested them against performance criteria namely, page load time, page size , number of cascading style sheet file and number of JavaScript files. The results or data collected through the page performance exercise was then tabulated, compared, and later analyzed. The study found that Joomla CMS created much JavaScript files as compared to all, and as a result was very interactive, WordPress also created much CSS file, as a result gives the best web layout. The researcher concluded that each of these CMS performed well in different criteria. As a result, the best CMS will depend on the interest of the developer for his or her site. These researched done will help readers and the academia in general to acquire knowledge that reveals the characteristics of the three CMS in terms of strengths and shortfalls. Keywords: CMS, website, Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal content management system, developer DOI: 10.7176/IKM/13-1-04 Publication date: January 31st 202

A Novel Application: Using Mobile Technology to Connect Physical and Virtual Reference Collections

This chapter describes an innovative implementation of the use of iPad kiosks to blur the lines between physical and virtual library collections. Providence College’s Phillips Memorial Library + Commons began lending iPads to students, faculty, and staff in 2012. In addition to lending the devices, library staff dedicated time to learning about both task-based and subject-based mobile applications that would be of use to our community. A small group of library staff tested, discussed, and vetted a variety of apps that would be deployed on the iPads to be lent out. Efforts were made to promote the use and discovery of various apps on the devices through thoughtful organization of the apps on the devices themselves, programming around applications, and the creation of an online research guide designed to teach more about the apps. Despite these initiatives, assessment data from the iPad lending program collected over the course of five semesters suggests that patrons borrowing the iPads are using them primarily for accessing the Internet (Safari, Chrome, etc.), social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), and consuming media (YouTube, Netflix, Pandora, Spotify, etc.). With this data in mind, library staff began to think of alternative ways to connect our patrons with useful, content-based, mobile applications. Drawing on research around the Internet of Things and the integration of digital technologies with our physical lives, the Digital Publishing Services Coordinator suggested positioning iPad kiosks strategically within the library’s physical book collection as a means to connect patrons browsing a given area of the stacks with the library’s online resources related to that subject area. The library’s Commons Technology Specialist had experience with iPad kiosks and programming the iPads as he had managed the logistics of the iPad lending program since its inception. Working collaboratively, these colleagues devised a way to image the iPads for public use and load them with subject-specific apps as well as links to library databases and open web resources. The team chose to use Scalar as the primary content management tool for kiosk content. This chapter provides details about the selection and deployment of content for the Theology Kiosk, signage and communications created to attract patrons to the kiosk, and initial data about kiosk use. The piece concludes with a review of the kiosk project and an outline of future planning related to the project (staff time, hardware and software requirements, usability testing, scaling the project, etc.)

Automated Software Testing for Multi Platform Applications using Katalon

The testing process is not only useful for testing existing features, but also for finding errors on websites and mobile applications. It also provides feedback to the developer about the application being tested. To test large scale applications, a test automation is needed so that testing can be done more efficiently and effectively. Katalon Studio is an automation testing tool developed by Katalon LLC to automate testing on websites, API's and mobile applications. The programming languages used to create scripts in Katalon Studio are Groovy, Java, and Javascript. The scripting technique provided by Katalon Studio is a keyword driven approach where keywords in the method of Katalon Studio are used to represent the actions performed by tester on the application being tested. Katalon Studio will also facilitate tester in documenting testing results or test reports in the form of charts, graphs, and detailed reports using Katalon Analytics. The results of the testing show that the use of Katalon Studio helps both beginner and experienced tester create and design automation testing on websites, APIs, and mobile applications with spy and record utilities features. Katalon Studio also provides interactive test reports in the form of graphic visualization. From the results of API testing, it can be concluded that Katalon Studio makes it easy for tester to do end to end API testing without additional integration with other software

The Enhancement of Teaching Materials for Applied Statistics Courses by Combining Random Number Generation and Portable Document Format Files via LaTeX

E-books, articles and other documents in portable document format (PDF) files are becoming more common, and they can incorporate videos, hyperlinks, and JavaScript. This article focuses on combining random number generation and PDF files in order to enhance the effectiveness of teaching materials. For example, a traditional textbook might have a few problems per chapter, but by utilizing JavaScript and embedding it within a PDF file, it is possible to create practically an unlimited number of problems with solutions. Another possible use of random number generation for an instructor is to create assignments and exams with unique numbers. The article contains two examples for the reader with their associated JavaScript and LaTeX code. Finally, the paper covers, in general, how to use JavaScript, random number generation, and LaTeX for enhancing teaching materials in terms of instruction and assessment

Processo de desenvolvimento de um site utilizando Web Mapping para o laboratório de geoprocessamento geosolos.

Em virtude dos avanços técnico-científicos, observa-se nos dias atuais o aumento expressivo na disponibilização de dados na Internet, de modo a facilitar o acesso aos mais diversos tipos de dados, tendo em vista as inovações proporcionadas com as novas e modernas ferramentas tecnológicas, que têm beneficiado o incremento e o uso de novos instrumentos (MOREIRA, 2010). Além dos avanços expressivos no campo informacional e tecnológico, como destaca Medeiros et al. (2010), podemos referenciar o geoprocessamento e os Sistemas de Informações Geográficas ? SIG?s que, aliados à Internet, tornaram-se tecnologias ainda mais robustas para divulgar os mais diversos tipos de informações. O uso da web como um meio de divulgação para os mapas pode ser considerado como um grande avanço na cartografia e abre muitas novas oportunidades, tais como mapas em tempo real, com divulgação mais barata e atualizações mais freqüentes, contendo mapas personalizados e interativos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi justamente a criação de um ambiente web, que propiciasse a divulgação dos mapas e trabalhos de pesquisa realizados pela equipe do laboratório de geoprocessamento da EPAMIG - GeoSolos, que utiliza geotecnologias para, entre outras coisas, mapear e caracterizar o café em grandes regiões produtoras de Minas Gerais. O público-alvo deste portal são todos os integrantes da cadeia produtiva do café, pesquisadores da área e pessoas interessadas nestas geotecnologias e na aplicação destas para o mapeamento do café

Adaptive Polling for Responsive Web Applications

YesThe web environment has been developing remarkably, and much work has been done towards improving web based notification systems, where servers act smartly by notifying and feeding clients with subscribed data. In this paper we have reviewed some of the problems with current solutions to real-time updates of multi user web applications; we introduce a new concept “adaptive polling” based on one AJAX technique “Polling” to reduce the high volume of redundant server connections with reasonable latency, we demonstrated a prototype implementation of the new concept which is then evaluated against the existing one; the positive results clearly indicated more efficiency in terms of client-server bandwidth

Actividad de fortalecimiento Revista Digital Matemática Educación e Internet

Proyecto de Investigación. Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica. Escuela de Matemática, 2008Una de las facetas más atractivas y _útiles de la internet es la libertad con la cual podemos acceder a la información a cualquier hora, desde cualquier lugar e independientemente de la plataforma. El desarrollo de nuevas herramientas de software para la internet en el _área de la matemática o que pueden ser usadas para estén, hace posible que el profesor pueda asistir a los estudiantes formales o informales, va internet o intranet, en la construcción de su propio conocimiento. Estas herramientas pueden contribuir a reforzar la formación matemática de profesores de enseñanza universitaria, primaria, secundaria y técnica. La disponibilidad de información (matemática) en la internet provee tanto a estudiantes como a profesores de recursos para la búsqueda e investigación de temas de interés. En particular, provee a los profesores de recursos didácticos en línea para reforzar tanto su formación como su actividad educativa. Sin embargo, todo esto necesita un espacio donde materializarse; la revista digital Matemática, Educación e Internet se ha convertido en este punto de encuentro, donde se materializan los esfuerzos por incorporar nuevas tecnologías y nuevas maneras de pensar en la educación