International Journal of Web Information Systems

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The era of web technology has enabled information and application sharing through the internet. The large amount of information on the internet, the large number of users, and the complexity of the application and information types have introduced new areas whereby these issues are explored and addressed. Many of the existing information systems techniques and methods for data sharing, modelling, and system implementation are no longer effective and therefore need major adjustment. This has stimulated the emergence of web information systems. The goal of a web information system is to provide users with a unified view to transparently and efficiently access, relate, and combine data stored in multiple, autonomous, and possibly heterogeneous information sources. Three dimensions can be identified for web information infrastructure: the user dimension, which is what web information systems are all about, likewise, the content dimension, which is the essence around which web information systems are built and finally the system dimension which determines how web applications and services can be implemented. The International Journal of Web Information Systems (IJWIS) seeks to present visionary concepts and stimulating ideas in web information systems at both the theory and application levels. The journal aims to be a source for Web Information Systems research and development, and to serve as an outlet for facilitating communication and networking among Web Information Systems researchers and professionals across academics, government, industry, researchers, and students.