Design issues for a trusted electronic document management system

The traditional focus of intergovernmental services research has been on the technological development, not on user acceptance; yet intergovernmental services in each electronic government (e-Government) implementation affect the ultimate success of the e-Government project. In the e-Government implementation context, many governments have invested huge amounts of money to make intergovernmental services both available and user-accepted, although some individuals have no intention of using them. The electronic document management system (EDMS) is the most popular intergovernmental service in the e-Government project. Thus, e-Government researchers need to identify the factors that determine user acceptance of EDMS. Using the theory of planned behavior (TPB) as a theoretical framework, this study investigates the effect of a set of antecedent factors on the intention to accept EDMS. Collected from a sample of 186 users of real e-Government's EDMS in Taiwan, the results strongly support the utilization of TPB in predicting users' intention to accept EDMS. In addition, the findings indicate that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, training, compatibility, external influence, interpersonal influence, self- efficacy, and facilitating conditions are significant predictors of users' intention to utilize EDMS. Finally, implications for research and practice are discussed.

A multilevel secure version of the entity/relationship (E/R) data model has been developed. Its multilevel secure properties are based on three principles: the granularity principle, the dependency principle, and the determinacy principle. These three principles are proposed as fundamental to the design of multilevel secure data models and databases. A comparison of the multilevel E/R model and the SeaView multilevel relational data model reveals that the SeaView model violates determinacy. >

PurposeDocumentation plays a key role in navigating the costs of construction projects. Traditional document management systems (TDMS) used in developing countries, however, hinder the achievement of expected cost targets. Although the electronic document management system (EDMS) has been implemented to improve documentation, the Sri Lankan construction industry has failed to effectively adapt to it. Hence, this study aims to provide strategies for the effective application of EDMS to the cost management of Sri Lankan mega construction projects.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a qualitative approach followed by 12 semi-structured expert interviews. Quantity surveying experts were selected through judgemental sampling. Manual content analysis was used to analyse the data.FindingsThe EDMS is more suitable for megaprojects than traditional methods of documentation in terms of functionality, neutrality, interoperability, space, reversibility and delivery speed. However, there are contradictory views about cost and security. Furthermore, five transitional challenges of EDMS have been identified under the three key themes of cost, stakeholder perception and technical difficulties. Four reasons were also identified as causing these five challenges. Seven suggestions were made to deal with these transitional challenges and three key feasible solutions for the Sri Lankan construction industry regarding the EDMS were identified. Development of Sri Lankan software with low initial cost was highlighted as the most feasible solution.Originality/valueThis is a novel study to investigate the applicability of EDMS to cost management mechanisms of megaprojects in Sri Lanka. The findings reveal transitional challenges and appropriate feasible solutions for EDMS adaptation. This can be applied to the cost management of megaprojects in other developing countries as well.

The paper analyzes the problem of assessing the probability of user errors when working in the electronic document management system (EDMS). Fuzzy logic is applied for assessing the probability of user errors when working in the EDMS. The developed fuzzy model for estimating the probability of an error when a user is working in the EDMS accumulates knowledge about the user, his typical errors, diagnoses weaknesses and timely warns of the need to eliminate situations that threaten the correct operation of the EDMS.

This research aims to develop electronic document management system in department of Management of Education, Faculty of Education, State University of Jakarta. Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) is a digital document management system that aims to organize and manage digital documents. The method used is the research and development by research steps, namely: 1) a preliminary study 2) planning 3) product development 4) trials early stage 5) revision 6) test the final stage 7) revision stage end 8) operational trials 9) final revision 10) implementation. Housed in the department of Management of Education, research is conducted since the date of October 1, 2015 until January 18, 2016. The results of this study indicate that the EDMS implemented in department of Management of Education showed positive results in improving document management. EDMS successfully applied, and must be supported by the planting of a new culture that leads to the concept of an electronic organization (e-Organization).

The second RADC (Rome Air Development Center) Invitational Database Security Workshop (held May 15-18 in Bethlehem, New Hampshire) focused on multilevel security issues for Class B3 or A1 database systems. The workshop participants discussed operating system support for secure database systems; database system process privilege; mandatory, discretionary, and need-to-know requirements; modeling issues; auditing; and vendor developments. Perhaps the most valuable part of the workshop was the discussion of the homework problem, a 22-page specification for a multilevel secure (MLS) database. The participants discovered that it is important to know what makes a particular datum classified in order to known how to protect that datum in a secure database system. They also discovered that, for most of the systems under development, the discretionary access controls did not have nearly the flexibility that the application required. It was concluded that discretionary access controls on views are needed, pointing to the need for balanced assurance. >

This paper describes the problem of task distribution received through the electronic document management system. The fuzzy-production model underlying the solution to this problem is described. Based on the proposed model, a software package was developed for decision-making support of task performers selection, its structure is presented. A model of task distribution is considered taking into account its forecast values. The basic steps in forecasting model construction are described. The effectiveness of this approach for task distribution, based on workload indicators of specialists with different levels of working capacity and qualifications, is shown.KeywordsElectronic document management systemTask distributionFuzzy production modelForecastingData mining

Because of the quickly transforming IT condition and the spread of cell phones, there has been a sudden increment that sought after for perusing records of different configurations, which oversaw in the current framework on the versatile. In any case, the electronic records being overseen in the current OS have a wide assortment of shape and stage; in this manner understanding them on a keen gadget has its points of confinement. Along these lines, this paper proposed planning and setting up a Smart Data Hub System, which gives the data administration of a brilliant establishment, via naturally changing over electronic report records being circled in an assortment of electronic archive administration frameworks into all around upheld designs (PDFs, ePub), with a specific end goal to utilize them in savvy gadgets. This framework incorporates order of records, XML change, and the security of electronic reports. Outfitting data innovation to oversee reports is a standout amongst the most vital difficulties confronting I/S supervisors in this decade. It is vital in light of the fact that the majority of the important data in associations is as records, for example, business frames, reports, letters, updates, arrangement explanations, contracts, agreements, and so on. Also, a large portion of the imperative business forms in associations depend on, or driven by, report streams. Electronic Document Management (EDM) guarantees real profitability and execution increments by applying new innovation to records and report handling. In this day and age of shared working, data is by all accounts growing exponentially. This development is making it harder to successfully and safely store data while as yet giving simple access to the individuals who require it. The response for some is to utilize an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).

Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) is an automated solution that improves organization workflow and competitiveness. Despite the enormous benefits derived from its implementation, some organizations have not exploited the opportunities. This study examines the factors that affect adoption and non-adoption of EDMS. An interpretive research approach was employed through an in-depth interview of IT officers and record managers at some public and private organizations within Ilorin metropolis using purposive sampling technique. The result of the data analysis using deductive coding frame of Atlas revealed some themes that were crosstabulated or mapped with some information systems models. It was revealed that search functionality, reliability, accessibility, and security of EDMS, are the major reasons for adoption, while reasons for non-adoption include vulnerability to attack, high cost of implementation and digital illiteracy of staff members. It was recommended that open source development of the system be encouraged to ensure exclusive adoption by organizations. Keywords : Electronic_Document_ Management _System, EDMS, ICT in Business, Ilorin Businesses, Document Management

The objective of this paper is to describe an architecture for a multilevel secure distributed database management system (SD-DBMS). This work was part of a project, funded by Rome Air Development Center (RADC), to design a multilevel secure (MLS) database management system (DBMS) capable of processing information at a minimum of three classification levels and/or categories. The SD-DBMS was designed in accordance with the Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) requirements for a Class B3 trusted computer system [Cen85b].

In this chapter, we consider four further examples of positive knowledge systems: multi-level secure, lineage, disjunctive and S5-epistemic databases.

: This report documents the proceedings of the Sixth Workshop on Database Security, which was sponsored by Rome Laboratory. This workshop was held in Southwest Harbor, Maine, during 22-24 June 1994, and is the sixth in a series of database security workshops sponsored by Rome Laboratory. This workshop addressed current results of research projects in the area of multilevel database security. The topics addressed included multilevel database models, object-oriented database management, multilevel secure database management system architectures, system assurance, distributed and federated secure database management, inference control, usability of trusted database management systems, and the transition of technology from the research community to products and systems.

This paper aimed to give information about Knowledge, Document And Institutional Memory Improvement of Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock General Directorate (DG) Agriculture Reform. In the scope of the knowledge, document and institutional memory improvement activities of Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock DG Agriculture Reform the studies such as development of Electronic Document Management System in DG Agriculture Reform, effect study for improvement of institutional awareness and maturity, extension planning for improvement of institutional memory, archive study for improvement of knowledge and document capacity of archiving the documents inside the dynamic metadata based model, conversion of the documents to knowledge Optical Character Recognition (OCR), inclusion of the historic data to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) system by transferring the geographic information of the archived documents and obtaining a Turkish GIS system including institutional information bedded historical development and ensuring sustainability have been done. The methodology required for the integrated impact assessment studies has been put forward and need analysis was applied. Extension plan has been developed for Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and service integration has been provided with the current systems.

Since 1990, transaction processing in multilevel secure database management systems (DBMSs) has been receiving a great deal of attention from the database research community. Transaction processing in these systems requires modification of conventional scheduling algorithms and commit protocols. These modifications are necessary because preserving the usual transaction properties when transactions are executing at different security levels often conflicts with the enforcement of the security policy. Considerable effort has been devoted to the development of efficient, secure algorithms for the major types of secure DBMS architectures: kernelized, replicated, and distributed. An additional problem that arises uniquely in multilevel secure DBMSs is that of secure, correct execution when data at multiple security levels must be written within one transaction. Significant progress has been made in a number of these areas, and a few of the techniques have been incorporated into commercial trusted DBMS products. However, there are many open problems remain to be explored. This paper reviews the achievements to date in transaction processing for multilevel secure DBMSs. The paper provides an overview of transaction processing needs and solutions in conventional DBMSs as background, explains the constraints introduced by multilevel security, and then describes the results of research in multilevel secure transaction processing. Research results and limitations in concurrency control, multilevel transaction management, and secure commit protocols are summarized. Finally, important new areas are identified for secure transaction processing research.

The growing reliance on Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMSs) in public institutions necessitates an improved understanding of usability across diverse user groups. This study evaluates the perceived usability of a widely deployed commercial EDMS used in a public university context by examining differences across gender, age, personnel type (academic/administrative), education level, and prior EDMS experience. A mixed-methods design integrates objective task-based performance measures (completion, time, and perceived difficulty) and the System Usability Scale (SUS-TR) with qualitative feedback collected via open-ended questions. Overall, users valued the system’s contribution to streamlining document workflows; however, they reported notable usability barriers, particularly related to complexity and navigation. No significant differences were observed by gender, age category, or prior EDMS experience, whereas administrative staff and participants with higher education levels reported higher SUS scores. The mean SUS score (53.25) indicates below-average perceived usability when interpreted against established benchmarks, suggesting the need for targeted usability improvements. Qualitative feedback further highlights the need to simplify interaction flows – particularly around document search, dispatch, and leave management – and to enhance training and support resources to address recurring usability issues and reduce user errors. The study offers actionable recommendations for improving EDMS usability in public institutions and underscores the importance of user-centred design in digital transformation initiatives.