Using a Semantic Wiki for Technology
Forecast and Technology Monitoring
Purpose (mandatory): This
paper
aims to present extensions of Semantic MediaWiki for the purpose of
technology forecast and technology monitoring. The user friendliness
and applicability of the components is evaluated by task-based user
studies.
Design/methodology/approach
(mandatory):
Based on the requirements given by potential end users (technology
experts), visualization possibilities were designed and implemented.
Potential users used the new features of technology forecast and
monitoring within a semantic wiki and were controlled regarding the
effectiveness.
Findings (mandatory): Although
semantic wikis are ideal tools for knowledge management in industry
settings, especially due to their user-friendly way of storing and
retrieving knowledge, they have rarely been used for technology
forecast and monitoring purposes so far. We show that the additional
requirements for such purposes can be met and provide established
technology analysis possibilities within Semantic MediaWiki. In that
way, a new application area of Semantic MediaWiki is introduced.
Research limitations/implications (if applicable):
Practical implications (if applicable):
Social implications (if applicable):
Originality/value (mandatory):
Tools and techniques for Semantic MediaWiki are presented, opening the
application area of Semantic MediaWiki for technology and innovation
management. Our research provides evidence that the open-source
implemented visualization and storage techniques can be applied in
real-world settings, where so far mainly costly dedicated software has
had to be used.
Evaluation of the
Semantic MediaWiki Extensions
User Study Evaluation Form
Results of the User Study
(c) 2015
Michael Färber,
Institute AIFB, KIT