Knowledge mapping for rapidly evolving domains: A design science approach

Yan Dang; Yulei Zhang; Paul Jen Hwa Hu; Susan A. Brown; Hsinchun Chen

doi:10.1016/j.dss.2010.10.003

Knowledge mapping for rapidly evolving domains: A design science approach

Yan Dang, Yulei Zhang, Paul Jen Hwa Hu, Susan A. Brown, Hsinchun Chen

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Abstract

Knowledge mapping can provide comprehensive depictions of rapidly evolving scientific domains. Taking the design science approach, we developed a Web-based knowledge mapping system (i.e., Nano Mapper) that provides interactive search and analysis on various scientific document sources in nanotechnology. We conducted multiple studies to evaluate Nano Mapper's search and analysis functionality respectively. The search functionality appears more effective than that of the benchmark systems. Subjects exhibit favorable satisfaction with the analysis functionality. Our study addresses several gaps in knowledge mapping for nanotechnology and illustrates desirability of using the design science approach to design, implement, and evaluate an advanced information system.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	415-427
Number of pages	13
Journal	Decision Support Systems
Volume	50
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dss.2010.10.003
State	Published - Jan 2011

Keywords

Design science
Information systems
Knowledge mapping

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Management Information Systems
Information Systems
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Information Systems and Management

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