An evaluation criterion for open source software projects: enhancement process effectiveness
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| Title | An evaluation criterion for open source software projects: enhancement process effectiveness |
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| Author | Ghapanchi, Amir Hossein; Aurum, Aybuke |
| Journal Name | International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Place of publication | United Kingdom |
| Publisher | Inderscience Publishers |
| Abstract | Enhancement process is a key process in which open source software (OSS) project responds to user needs in terms of suggesting and implementing software features, thus the dimension of enhancement effectiveness corresponds nicely to adopters’ concern about open source software. This study aims to construct a valid, reliable measurement model for the enhancement process effectiveness in an open source environment. We examine the validity and reliability of an initial list of indicators through two rounds of data collection and analysis from 240 and 750 OSS projects respectively, and come up with a measurement model for the effectiveness of enhancement process comprising four indicators. The implication of this measurement model for practitioners is explained through a numerical example followed by implications for research community. |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Published | Yes |
| Alternative URI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJISCM.2011.044508 |
| Copyright Statement | Copyright 2011 Inderscience Publishers. This is the author-manuscript version of this paper. Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal website for access to the definitive, published version. |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Page from | 193 |
| Page to | 208 |
| ISSN | 1479-3121 |
| Date Accessioned | 2012-02-17; 2012-03-06T05:46:03Z |
| Date Available | 2012-03-06T05:46:03Z |
| Research Centre | Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology |
| Subject | Information Systems Management |
| URI | http://hdl.handle.net/10072/43327 |
| Publication Type | Journal Articles (Refereed Article) |
| Publication Type Code | c1 |
Please use this identifier to cite this record: http://hdl.handle.net/10072/43327
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