Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUnderstanding Information System Failures from the Complexity PerspectiveIndranil MukherjeeProblem Statement: Failure of computer based information systems had been a source of major concern in the modern technological era. Information System (IS) researchers have spent a significant amount of their time and effort in understanding the recurring failure of Information Systems. Studies in this regard have ranged from being primarily technical in their approach to those having a much … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 10,621 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Econometric Model for Water Sector in JordanMohammed Issa ShahateetProblem statement: This study argued that there is an economic approach to reduce water problems faced by Jordan. The study took into consideration the increasing population size, the declining rainfall, a deepening shortage of supply and increasing demand for water, the production of agricultural and industrial sectors, price of unit exports, and lack of financial resources. Approach: The framework for … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 7,471 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractParsing Arabic Texts Using Rhetorical Structure TheoryH. I. Mathkour, A. A. Touir, W. A. Al-SaneaProblem Statement: Processing texts based on rhetorical structure theory has shown interesting results. Rhetorical Structure Theory (RST) improves the ability of extracting the semantic behind the processed text. Different applications such as information retrieval, text summarization, and text generation have proved to give better result using RST. The applicability of RST to process and understand texts has been studied in … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 9 · 30 Sep 2008 · 7,389 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNifH: Structural and Mechanistic Similarities with Proteins Involved in Diverse Biological ProcessesSurobhi Lahiri, Lakshmi Pulakat, Nara GaviniThe NifH protein is a subunit of the nitrogenase enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia. This protein contains highly conserved regions including the nucleotide binding sites, metal center ligands and the Switch I and Switch II domains. A number of proteins have structural and mechanistic similarities as well as evolutionary relationships with the NifH protein, notable … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2008 · 6,671 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConstructing a Grid Simulation for E-Governance Applications Using GridSimMrs. P. Sumathi, M. PunithavalliThis study provides a design framework for the adoption of grid computing for e-governance applications. Problem statement: E-Governance is the application of information and communication technology to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability in Government to Government (G2G), Government to Employee (G2E), Government to Citizen (G2C) and Government to Business (G2B). It enables citizens to make best use of automated … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2008 · 6,766 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDesign and Development of Decision Making System Using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy ProcessChin Wen Cheong, Lee Hua Jie, Mak Chee Meng, Amy Lim Hui LanThis article aims to develop a fuzzy Multicriteria Decision Making (MCDM) tool that equips with Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) framework to help users in semi-structured and unstructured decision making tasks. The tool provides portability and adaptability features by deploying the software on web platform. In addition, this system provides an integrated domain reference channel via a database connection to assist … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2008 · 7,197 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Complexity Paradigm: Implications for Information Systems and their Strategic PlanningIndranil MukherjeeThe complexity framework was employed to analyse Information Systems and the strategic planning process associated with them. We provided an overview of the theories of complexity and their significance. The salient features of strategic planning for information systems were discussed and the need for a new paradigm, viz. complexity was pointed out. The concept of Class of a Complex System … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 5 · 31 May 2008 · 7,985 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Review of Problem Solving Capabilities in Lean Process ManagementA.P. Puvanasvaran, M.H.M.A. Megat, S.H. Tang et al.Human factor plays an important role in ensuring lean process management to be successful and provides good proposition for the success of the organization in the long run. One of the main elements of people is their problem solving capability in identifying and eliminating wastages. The purpose of this paper was to review problem solving capabilities in lean process management; … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 5 · 31 May 2008 · 8,743 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Relationship Between National Culture and E-Adoption: A Case Study of IranAkram Hadizadeh Moghadam, Parisa AssarNational Culture, in the sense of the shared traditions and representations of a society, has a profound effect on the design, adoption and the use of Information Technologies in each society. E-Adoption refers to the adoption of Information Technology and internet. Using Hofstede theory as the primary theoretical framework, through a review of existing studies, the current study attempted to … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2008 · 7,919 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWhat Accounts for Growth in African AgricultureGuy B. Nkamleu, Kalilou Sylla, Abdoulaye ZononEmpirical relationships between the rates of growth and total factor productivity growth, physical input accumulation, as well as institutional and agro-ecological change is evaluated using an international panel data set on 26 African countries and covering the period 1970-2000. The analysis employs the broader framework provided by empirical growth literature and recent developments in TFP measurement. Results suggest a positive … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,464 accessesView PDFCite