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The Adoption and Benefits of Agile Software Development Methods in Jamaica

2015 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0
Authors: Chevers, Delroy A; Whyte, Chevonnese Chevers

Abstract: Studies have demonstrated that most information systems projects fail due to peo ... Expand

Abstract: Studies have demonstrated that most information systems projects fail due to people problems. Agile software development methods were introduced in an effort to resolve this problem. It relies on people and their creativity during system development rather than processes and the maturity of firms. Research has found that the adoption of agile methods in software development is becoming very popular. However, there is an appeal in the literature for more empirical studies of agile software development. This study examined the adoption and benefits of agile methods in Jamaican software development firms. The results showed that 53% of the firms surveyed are using agile methods, with SCRUM being the main method, and the top benefits being improved customer satisfaction, improved productivity of teams and speeding up the developmental process. The average uptake of agile methods in Jamaican firms would support the claim for a longitudinal study to track the adoption trend. Collapse

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Topics: agile software development systems development IT workforce missing data spreadsheet

Methods: survey survey design design methodology descriptive statistic
User-centered visual analysis using a hybrid reasoning architecture for intensive care units
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2012 | Decision Support Systems | Citations: 0
Authors: Kamsu-Foguem, Bernard; Tchuenté-Foguem, Germaine; Allart, Laurent; Zennir, Youcef; Vilhelm, Christian; Mehdaoui, Hossein; Zitouni, Djamel; Hubert, Hervé; Lemdani, Mohamed; Ravaux, Pierre

Abstract: One problem pertaining to Intensive Care Unit information systems is that, in so ... Expand

Abstract: One problem pertaining to Intensive Care Unit information systems is that, in some cases, a very dense display of data can result. To ensure the overview and readability of the increasing volumes of data, some special features are required (e.g., data prioritization, clustering, and selection mechanisms) with the application of analytical methods (e.g., temporal data abstraction, principal component analysis, and detection of events). This paper addresses the problem of improving the integration of the visual and analytical methods applied to medical monitoring systems. We present a knowledge- and machine learning-based approach to support the knowledge discovery process with appropriate analytical and visual methods. Its potential benefit to the development of user interfaces for intelligent monitors that can assist with the detection and explanation of new, potentially threatening medical events. The proposed hybrid reasoning architecture provides an interactive graphical user interface to adjust the parameters of the analytical methods based on the users' task at hand. The action sequences performed on the graphical user interface by the user are consolidated in a dynamic knowledge base with specific hybrid reasoning that integrates symbolic and connectionist approaches. These sequences of expert knowledge acquisition can be very efficient for making easier knowledge emergence during a similar experience and positively impact the monitoring of critical situations. The provided graphical user interface incorporating a user-centered visual analysis is exploited to facilitate the natural and effective representation of clinical information for patient care. Collapse

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Topics: user interface usability knowledge representation data visualization decision support system

Methods: exploratory data analysis machine learning design artifact case study computational algorithm
Key influencing factors of information systems quality and success in Jamaican organizations

2011 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0
Authors: Chevers, Delroy A; Duggan, Evan W; Goulbourne, Shana

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Abstract: Follow this and additional works at: http://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2011_submissionsThis material is brought to you by AIS Electronic Library (AISeL). It has been accepted for inclusion in AMCIS 2011 Proceedings -All Submissions by an authorized administrator of AIS Electronic Library (AISeL). For more information, please contact elibrary@aisnet.org. Recommended CitationChevers, Delroy A.; Duggan, Evan W.; Goulbourne, Shana; and Moore, Stanford E., "Key influencing factors of information systems quality and success in Jamaican organizations" (2011). ABSTRACTDespite major strides in information technology, the Information Systems (IS) community generally continues to suffer from the delivery of low quality and failed systems. The situation in the English-speaking Caribbean and in Jamaica in particular, is even more stark because interventions such as software process improvement (SPI) processes are neither well known nor used. There is therefore a glaring need to understand the fundamentals of quality determinants in this domain to be able to provide useful insights for improvement. A recent study has indicated that Jamaican developers are unaware of SPI approaches and consequently the potential impact and role of process and people on IS quality. We have also included the perception of quality as a probable determinant of the success of even high quality IS. In this research in progress, we have developed and proposed a research model and propositions to explore the impact of process, people and perception on IS quality and success. We hope to use it in Caribbean studies to provide much needed insights. ` KeywordsInformation systems quality, information systems success, software process improvement, software development methodology, user perception Collapse

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Topics: system quality IS success participatory design systems development perceived usefulness

Methods: design methodology survey partial least squares regression survey design descriptive statistic

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The Adoption and Benefits of Agile Software Development Methods in Jamaica

User-centered visual analysis using a hybrid reasoning architecture for intensive care units

Key influencing factors of information systems quality and success in Jamaican organizations