Abstract Information systems that are widely distributed are characterized by inherent heterogeneity. This is mainly due to the fact that these systems have different purposes, they have been implemented by different developers and they run on different systems platforms. Data stored in these systems are imported and exported permanently from one system to another one to enable them to communicate and... Information systems that are widely distributed are characterized by inherent heterogeneity. This is mainly due to the fact that these systems have different purposes, they have been implemented by different developers and they run on different systems platforms. Data stored in these systems are imported and exported permanently from one system to another one to enable them to communicate and exchange information. These systems import also data regularly from other available web applications and services. Data are generally formatted into XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and the target system is most often a relational database. Data contained in XML files with a name and given format must be reformatted to fit with the target format and most of the time they need to be renamed to be stored and used at within the target schema of the database. In this paper, we present the architecture of a system that allows loading XML data into a relational database. We will focus more in detail on the data integration module that is responsible of matching the imported data with the local database schema. Read More Read Less

Abstract In this paper, we proposed a multi-layered electronic health record (EMR) to assist the hospital electronic record services information sharing across the long term care spectrum. Based on the urgency of the information needs, providers can access the most important and updated health information at the first layer of the EMR. The single health encounter summary and the history of... In this paper, we proposed a multi-layered electronic health record (EMR) to assist the hospital electronic record services information sharing across the long term care spectrum. Based on the urgency of the information needs, providers can access the most important and updated health information at the first layer of the EMR. The single health encounter summary and the history of the outcome of a specific health assessment have been presented at the second and the third layer. Read More Read Less

Abstract The Growth Internet, has far reaching implications and impact in the E-commerce market. The owners of the business (and when to spread awareness of the need to go to market E-commerce) started to go to invest in these markets to increase its effectiveness in the commercial market and thus increase earnings.Recently become increasingly oriented business owners to invest a significant... The Growth Internet, has far reaching implications and impact in the E-commerce market. The owners of the business (and when to spread awareness of the need to go to market E-commerce) started to go to invest in these markets to increase its effectiveness in the commercial market and thus increase earnings.Recently become increasingly oriented business owners to invest a significant market of E-commerce in order to find space for them in the online marketplace can take advantage of the features of this market. The objective of this research is to examine the reality of E-commerce in Jordan through the identification of constraints and challenges faced by the benefits of E-commerce service in Jordan, that country, which was one of the emerging economics. Read More Read Less

Abstract The Arab Open University (AOU) uses Learning management system (LMS) Moodle for online course management based on pedagogical theory. This LMS presents a platform for many students and tutors assessments . Student performance has two forms of electronic assessment, summative assessment and formative assessment. Tutor Marking Assignments (TMAs) in AOU is an important formative assessment to be downloaded and uploaded... The Arab Open University (AOU) uses Learning management system (LMS) Moodle for online course management based on pedagogical theory. This LMS presents a platform for many students and tutors assessments . Student performance has two forms of electronic assessment, summative assessment and formative assessment. Tutor Marking Assignments (TMAs) in AOU is an important formative assessment to be downloaded and uploaded to LMS but unfortunately handled in long mechanical cycles outside the LMS. LMS needs to be enhanced to handle the TMAs more efficiently . TMA activity module will be a significant contribution of correct TMAs grading and handling derived by the success of open learning models using e-learning methodologies such as online activities , search engines and the concept of data mining associative classifier Read More Read Less

Abstract The fundamental nature for consumers to access an E-commerce business is via online user interface of its website, therefore the user interface design of E-commerce websites plays a crucial role impacting to the success of E commerce business. This paper presents a survey study on the key issues of the user interface design for E-commerce websites, and their impact to... The fundamental nature for consumers to access an E-commerce business is via online user interface of its website, therefore the user interface design of E-commerce websites plays a crucial role impacting to the success of E commerce business. This paper presents a survey study on the key issues of the user interface design for E-commerce websites, and their impact to the consumers’ shopping experience and satisfaction. Since the customers who use e commerce only interact with web interfaces, how to capture the most important perspective of customers by providing attractive and pleasant interface features, and gaining trust and prospect relationships, are becoming one of the biggest challenges for E-commerce businesses. This survey study focuses on what are the main characteristics of successful user interface design for E-commerce websites, and the categorization summaries and analysis on the existing interface design methods and techniques. The evaluation methods of interface performance are also discussed, such as how the user interface design factors influence on the efficiency and popularity of E-commerce websites, etc. Read More Read Less