This development was accompanied by the birth of new catchwords like EDP (electronic data processing), MIS (management information systems), DSS (Decision Support Systems), IDSS (Integrated Decision Support Systems) or KBS (Knowledge-based Systems). But the overall goal behind all the terms has been remaining the same: to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of farm-management. So the pape...

This paper proposes a new type of Information/Communication system or Inquiry System to support the investigation by large groups (e.g. thousands of people) of complex topics about which many diverse and opposing views are held. The objective of this system is the production, integration, and synthesis of diverse views in a manner in which: a) all participants can come to respect and understand...

This thesis investigates the conceptual and methodological issues for the development of Intelligent Spatial Decision Support Systems (ISDSS). These are spatial decision support systems (SDSS) integrating intelligent systems techniques (Genetic Algorithms, Neural Networks, Expert Systems, Fuzzy Logic and Nonlinear methods) with traditional modelling and statistical methods for the analysis of s...

Decision support systems (DSSs) are a sub-set of information systems that support human decision-making through computerized systems that provide contextual information. DSSs allow decision-makers to improve their strategic planning and management control; from a business standpoint these systems have a wide-range of application (Yong & Taib, 2009). DSSs can be applied in a variety of areas to ...