Electronic Publishing in the University of Malaya (EPUM)

Abstract

Scholarly communication activities such as journal publication and technical writings have been enhanced with the utilization of Internet technology. Electronic publishing has replaced the dissemination of knowledge findings through printed documents. The utilization of electronic publishing concept offers more advantages over the traditional way of communicating knowledge. This study was carried out to develop a Web-based system which is th Electronic Publishing in the University. This study also identifies the electronic publishing technologies and capabilities which could support the development of the system. A framework for EPUM web-based system is proposed to direct the development process. The framework highlighted seven main mechanisms to be applied when developing an electronic publishing system which consists of societies, streams, technical and technology, services and interactions and EPUM repository. The establishment of the EPUM framework drives the production of a scholarly communication model which is visible through the development of the EPUM webbased system. Finally, the EPUM web-based system is developed to support and promote the scholarly communication activities in the University of Malaya.