Flow of knowledge in proof-of-concept activities : examining the problem of interpretation using hermeneutics

Background. Proof-of-Concept (PoC) is a common practice in several disciplines, and is used in organizations for different purposes, including exploring, producing and disseminating knowledge of new information technology products. Objectives. One intriguing question has motivated the present resear...

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Main Authors: Neto, Antonio Jose Rodrigues, Borges, Maria Manuel, Roque, Licinio
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1544222021-12-22T20:11:19Z Flow of knowledge in proof-of-concept activities : examining the problem of interpretation using hermeneutics Neto, Antonio Jose Rodrigues Borges, Maria Manuel Roque, Licinio Library and information science Background. Proof-of-Concept (PoC) is a common practice in several disciplines, and is used in organizations for different purposes, including exploring, producing and disseminating knowledge of new information technology products. Objectives. One intriguing question has motivated the present research: What is the mechanism supporting the flow of knowledge in the context of PoC? Methods. This research was based on direct researcher participation in multiple PoC activities working collaboratively with several PoC practitioners, totaling 30 months of immersion. The research method is ethnography involving observations, notes, semi-structured interviews, and participation in the PoC world. Results. After analyzing 459 data points through the lens of hermeneutics, the authors learned that the production and dissemination of knowledge in the context of PoC did not occur only at the end of the PoC activity. Instead, the flow of knowledge occurred in different learning circles (based on hermeneutic circles) as an intrinsic connection to the context. It is the knowledge of the context that allows PoC practitioners to comprehend the construction of the cycles of production and dissemination of knowledge in PoC activities. Published version 2021-12-22T06:56:28Z 2021-12-22T06:56:28Z 2020 Journal Article Neto, A. J. R., Borges, M. M. & Roque, L. (2020). Flow of knowledge in proof-of-concept activities : examining the problem of interpretation using hermeneutics. Library and Information Science Research E-Journal, 30(2), 45-67. https://dx.doi.org/10.32655/LIBRES.2020.2.1 1058-6768 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/154422 10.32655/LIBRES.2020.2.1 2 30 45 67 en Library and Information Science Research E-Journal © 2021 Antonio Jose Rodrigues Neto, Maria Manuel Borges, Licinio Roque. All rights reserved. application/pdf
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Neto, Antonio Jose Rodrigues
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Flow of knowledge in proof-of-concept activities : examining the problem of interpretation using hermeneutics
description Background. Proof-of-Concept (PoC) is a common practice in several disciplines, and is used in organizations for different purposes, including exploring, producing and disseminating knowledge of new information technology products. Objectives. One intriguing question has motivated the present research: What is the mechanism supporting the flow of knowledge in the context of PoC? Methods. This research was based on direct researcher participation in multiple PoC activities working collaboratively with several PoC practitioners, totaling 30 months of immersion. The research method is ethnography involving observations, notes, semi-structured interviews, and participation in the PoC world. Results. After analyzing 459 data points through the lens of hermeneutics, the authors learned that the production and dissemination of knowledge in the context of PoC did not occur only at the end of the PoC activity. Instead, the flow of knowledge occurred in different learning circles (based on hermeneutic circles) as an intrinsic connection to the context. It is the knowledge of the context that allows PoC practitioners to comprehend the construction of the cycles of production and dissemination of knowledge in PoC activities.
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author Neto, Antonio Jose Rodrigues
Borges, Maria Manuel
Roque, Licinio
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title Flow of knowledge in proof-of-concept activities : examining the problem of interpretation using hermeneutics
title_short Flow of knowledge in proof-of-concept activities : examining the problem of interpretation using hermeneutics
title_full Flow of knowledge in proof-of-concept activities : examining the problem of interpretation using hermeneutics
title_fullStr Flow of knowledge in proof-of-concept activities : examining the problem of interpretation using hermeneutics
title_full_unstemmed Flow of knowledge in proof-of-concept activities : examining the problem of interpretation using hermeneutics
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