Volume 4, Number 1, April 2006
Computing and Information Sciences is a peer reviewed journal that is committed to timely publication of original research, surveying and tutorial contributions on the analysis and development of computing and information science. The journal is designed mainly to serve researchers and developers, dealing with information and computing. Papers that can provide both theoretical analysis, along with carefully designed computational experiments, are particularly welcome. The journal is published 2-3 times per year with distribution to librarians, universities, research centers, researchers in computing, mathematics, and information science. The journal maintains strict refereeing procedures through its editorial policies in order to publish papers of only the highest quality. The refereeing is done by anonymous Reviewers. Often, reviews take four months to six months to obtain, occasionally longer, and it takes an additional several months for the publication process.
Paper 1: Rapid E-Learning Content Management System (RE-COMS)
Rapid
E-Learning Content Management System (RE-COMS)
Bruno Zuga, Ilmars Slaidins, Atis Kapenieks and Armands Strazds
Abstract:
The
rapid development in information-communication technology including the
web technology has brought a big impact in education world. Today,
people are talking about e-learning, cyber-learning, long-life learning,
virtual learning and a few more terms have been used to describe a new
way of learning. These terms are used to serve a same goal that is to
provide the possibility of open and lifelong education without temporal
or spatial constraint. In this paper the author will use the e-learning
term. The e-learning will not become a success without a proper learning
management system. Hence the universities and institutions have to
invest into an expensive learning management packages that mostly
enforce the institutions to adapt to their standard and formatting of
content. The delivery of course material is one of core area in
e-learning. Furthermore, the interactivity, recursive and iterative
nature of teaching and learning have made the courseware authoring,
publishing and management particularly more complicated. Due to that a
study has been done on Content Management System. A few existing
e-Learning content management systems have been reviewed and compared.
Throughout the result, we proposed a new system components, and system
architecture of content management system. The system scope, benefits,
and additional consideration, are also briefly discussed. The
inspiration of the proposed system is to act as a better option to the
available tools in the market.
Paper 2: The E-conomics of Information: Is the Internet the Great Information Equalizer?
The
E-conomics of Information: Is the Internet the Great Information
Equalizer?
Savvas C Savvides
Abstract:The advent of the Internet and its potential development into a new and robust mode of doing business brings with it a full array of economic, social, strategic, security, moral and other issues and challenges for businesses, consumers, academics, and government regulators. Is the Internet the great information equalizer, and will it facilitate the functioning of truly perfectly competitive markets, with perfect information and less friction? Would the role of intermediaries dissipate or would new intermediaries develop? What changes (if any) to the accepted business models are called for in a digital environment? This paper addresses these issues by reviewing current research, and by discussing the implications for business, consumers and regulators.
Paper 3: Explicit A Web-Based
E-Learning System Experiment
Explicit A Web-Based E-Learning System Experiment
Hosam F. El-Sofany, Ahmad M. Hasnah, Jihad M. ALJa'am, Fayed F. M. Ghaleb, and Samir A. El-Seoud
Abstract:
Research
works in the field of electronic learning are represented by a broad
spectrum of applications, ranged from virtual classrooms to remote
courses or distance learning. In this, paper we propose a simple
web-based training and quizzes system, in which, teachers and trainers
can conduct any type of courses and set different types of quizzes and
exams. The system allows potential users to store, update, and delete
questions from the database using the web, in a very easy and simplified
manner. In addition, teachers can track the activities of their students
and can guide them to reach the pre-determined objectives of the
courses. Our system is used successfully in distance learning as well as
in self-training. We have tested the system with different type of
courses taught in
Paper 4: Going, Going, Gone! E-Procurement in the EU
Going, Going, Gone! E-Procurement in the EU
Sylvia Mercado Kierkegaard
Abstract: The use of information technology has made purchasing easier, cheaper, and more accountable through electronic procurement, at every level of the transaction, but government agencies have been slow to implement technology to improve the procurement process. In order to ensure that EU suppliers are given an equal opportunity to contract with public bodies and utilities within the Member States, the European Union has adopted two new Directives which replaces and consolidates the existing Directives on Procurement. The new Directives adopt innovative new technologies including e-auctions, and advanced e-signatures; embedding sustainability, environmental considerations, and social responsibility into procurement practice. This article analyses the key amendments, in particular, the use of electronic procurement to further European integration.
Paper 5: On Line Student Model
On Line Student Model
Mahmoud El-Khouly and Samir Abou El-Seoud
Abstract:
This
paper presents an on line student model in presence of agent, adaptive
learning environment and Internet technologies. An agent-based computer
tutorial system consists of three sub-agents; a) personal assistant
agent for teachers (PAA-T), b) personal assistant agent for students
(PAA-S) and c) tutoring agent (TA). PAA-T allows the teachers to upload
their materials that will be taught and to monitor the students
performances. PAA-S contains student model. TA controls and monitors
both PAA-T and PAA-s in a server-client relationship. PAA-T and PAA-S
should be downloaded via WWW to the teacher’s set and student’s set
respectively. The active server provider technology had been used to
keep the database of students’ status dynamic and available on line.
Paper 6: Clues on Software Engineers’ Learning Style
Clues on Software Engineers’ Learning Style
Luiz Fernando Capretza
Abstract:
The
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (
Paper 7: From E-Learning to Integrated Learning Archicture
From E-Learning to Integrated Learning Archicture
Frank Habermann, Peter Sprenger and Tamara Abdel-Jaber
Abstract:
E-learning
has taken an increasingly important role in the work of human resources
departments, thus stepping up both the importance of, and the demands
placed upon, learning management processes and technologies. Learning
platforms have long since occupied a valued position in the corporate IT
environment and need to be incorporated into that environment in the
right way. As well as enabling a wide range of functionality and process
choice, the principle and essential feature of high-performance learning
platforms is that they are founded on a consistent technical global
concept enabling straightforward integration into other corporate IT
systems while also being able to extend outwards to enable networking
with all relevant corporate partners. As a stepping stone to enhanced
employee or student performance management, there is no substitute for
viable learning management solutions. Providing examples from the
architecture of the leading European learning management system CLIX®,
this article outlines the conceptual, technical, process-related and
organizational framework against which e-learning can find successful
application in companies, places of higher education and public bodies.
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Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Jihad Mohamad Alja'am
Department of Computer Science & Computer Engineering
Qatar University - College of Engineering
P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
Email: editor@ijcis.info
The
Journal Secretary
Eng. Dana Bandok
Ontario, Canada
Email: info@ijcis.info