A conceptual framework for the development of an information system for science and technology policy analysis | |
| Author | Lim, Khiok Hian |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. CA-83-13 |
| Subject(s) | Technology--Information storage and retrieval systems, Science--Information storage and retrieval systems |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | One of the obstacles to Science and Technology (S&T) policy formulation in developing countries is the lack of an information system for S&T policy analysis. This study attempts to design an information system at a macro level devoted to national S&T policy analysis. The history of S&T policy development and its current status in Europe, North America and Asia is first reviewed as background for this study. Then, a methodology for designing an information system for S&T planning is proposed. A conceptual model is used to study sample information flow in Education, Construction & Housing and Environment Ministries to help establish the necessary modules for S&T planning. A conceptual information flow model is also developed for planning. A conceptual information flow model is also developed for S&T policy analysis, illustrating the restructuring of socio-economic information into information relevant to the technology sectors and infrastructures for S&T development. Finally, a rough estimate of computer requirements is given. |
| Year | 1983 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Computer Application (CA) |
| Chairperson(s) | Sharif, M. N. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Kanchit Malaivongs ; Huynh, Ngoc Phien |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Australia |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1983 |