We proposed and empirically assessed a KMS success model. This was derived through an analysis of current practice of knowledge management and review of IS success literature. Five variables (system quality, knowledge or information quality, perceived KMS benefits, user satisfaction, and system use) were used as dependent variables in evaluating KMS success, and their interrelationships were su...

The main aim of this paper is to show how a framework to assess and improve data and information quality management has been applied to an organization. The framework consists of two elements: a model for data and information quality management (CALDEA) and an assessment and improvement methodology (EVAMECAL) which uses CALDEA as a reference. An underlying concept to apply the framework is the ...

Bulk properties of strange quark matter (SQM) are investigated within the SU(3) Nambu–Jona-Lasinio model. In the chiral limit the model behaves very similarly to the MIT bag model which is often used to describe SQM. However, when we introduce realistic current quark masses, the strange quark becomes strongly disfa-vored, because of its large dynamical mass. We conclude that SQM is not absolute...

I will present an overview of what was learned from the experimental results presented at Strange Quark Matter 2006 concentrating primarily on RHIC data.

In this report methods to evaluate the costs of non-quality are studied. It is possible to associate with this measurement an economic evaluation of data value. Different components of total costs will be considered, both organizational and related to data management costs.