Paper Info
Title
An evaluation criterion for open source software projects: enhancement process effectiveness
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.
Year
DOI
Venue
2011
10.1504/IJISCM.2011.044508
IJISCM
Keywords
Field
DocType
open source software,software feature,open source software project,reliable measurement model,evaluation criterion,key process,enhancement process,enhancement effectiveness,measurement model,open source environment,enhancement process effectiveness,oss project,information systems management,change management
Information system,Data collection,Management information systems,Change management,Validity,Computer science,Knowledge management,Software,Open source software,Project management
Journal
Volume
Issue
Citations 
5
3
1
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.36
22
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Amir Hossein Ghapanchi115717.27
Aybuke Aurum218312.98