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Applying NOMIS - Modelling Information Systems Using a Human Centred Approach

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NOMIS is an innovative human centred information systems modelling approach that is based on human observable actions. It seeks to deliver the desired objectivity and precision required in information systems development. From a theoretical perspective, NOMIS offers a vision into an Information System (IS) using different views that are complimentary, comprehensive and consistent. Some of these views are adaptations and extensions of the theoretical IS insights provided by the theories of Organisational Semiotics, the Theory of Organised Activity and Enterprise Ontology. From a practical perspective, NOMIS proposes a modelling notation that uses a set of tables and diagrams to represent NOMIS vision and views.

In this paper, we will provide an overview of NOMIS and we will describe NOMIS modelling elements and notation. A case study of a course system is used to show a practical example of modelling with NOMIS that includes a real system created using the NOMIS approach.

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  1. Setúbal School of Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Campus do IPS, Setúbal, Portugal

    José Cordeiro

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    Boris Shishkov

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Cordeiro, J. (2017). Applying NOMIS - Modelling Information Systems Using a Human Centred Approach. In: Shishkov, B. (eds) Business Modeling and Software Design. BMSD 2016. Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, vol 275. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57222-2_2

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