Research and Development in Information Science and Information Technology

The goal of research and development at GESIS-IZ is the improvement of quality of work procedures for both GESIS users and GESIS staff through information technology components. GESIS-IZ is involved in the following research fields:

• Information systems and digital libraries
• Handling of heterogeneity
• Software ergonomics
• Tools for preparing and further processing data 
• Evaluation of IT products

These academic qualifications have been finished in the context of information science and information technology research:

• Maximilian Stempfhuber (2003):
  A framework for dynamic, object-oriented user interfaces - ODIN
• Jürgen Güdler (2003):
  Cooperation networks in research
  Origins, structure and effect, using sociology as an example
• Bernhard Stüber (2003):
  The GERSHWIN Concept
  A concept for development of an adaptive help system
• Maximilian Eibl (2000):
  Visualization in Document Retrieval
  Theoretical and practical combination of software ergonomics and graphic design

The following projects (externally funded and in-house projects) are focused on these research areas:

• CARMEN AP11: Transfer components for handling heterogeneity of text files
• CARMEN AP12: Cross concordances of classifications and thesauri
• CLEF: Cross-Language Evaluation Forum
• COGET: Computer-aided production of documentations on certain topics
• DAFFODIL: User-oriented access system for heterogeneous digital libraries
• DBClear: Development of a generic system for the creation of subject-specific clearinghouses
• DEUBIB: Selection and ordering of literature for the processing in SOLIS based on machine-readable data provided by the National Library of Germany
• ELVIRA: Electronic Retrieval and Analysis System for Industry Associations
• ETB: European Schools Treasury Browser
• FIOLA: Framework for Interest Oriented Library Architectures
• GESINE: Integrated social science information system
• infoconnex: Information Network Education - Social Sciences - Psychology
• InhalteViBSoz: Content organization of the Social Science Virtual Library
• ISSP DataWizard: Support of the work procedures aimed at archiving international survey data provided by the International Social Survey Programme
• Competence Center Modeling and Treatment of Semantic Heterogeneity
• LingUI: User friendly design of graphical user interfaces for indexing vocabularies in the social sciences
• MESSENGER-FULCRUM: Comparative study of retrieval instruments
• MORESS: Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities
• MURBANDY: Monitoring Urban Dynamics
• SCHILDKROETE: Program for journal management
• vascoda – Comprehensive Structures and Tasks of the Subject Portals
• ViBSoz: Social Science Virtual Library
• WWW for everyone: Internet portal www.sowinet.de with social science information for laymen