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Article Information:
Title:
Semantic social network portal for collaborative online communities
Author(s):
Marco Neumann, Ina O'Murchu, John Breslin, Stefan Decker, Deirdre Hogan, Ciaran MacDonaill
Journal:
Journal of European Industrial Training
Year:
2005
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
472 - 487
ISSN:
0309-0590
DOI:
10.1108/03090590510610263
Publisher:
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Document Access:
Abstract:
Purpose – The motivation for this investigation is to apply social networking features to a semantic network portal, which supports the efforts in enterprise training units to up-skill the employee in the company, and facilitates the creation and reuse of knowledge in online communities.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an overview of an emerging area for work-related research in the field of knowledge management and collaborative online communities.
Findings – The growing number of social network online communities requires a systematic assessment of the application and design of social network technologies, which makes this study relevant and timely.
Practical implications – This paper gives guidance in an emerging research area with major implications for online communities and human resources management.
Originality/value – Fulfils a need, since a lack of literature in the field is apparent.
Keywords:
Communities, Human resource management, Internet, Semantics, Social networks
Article Type:
Research paper