Decision Support Systems

  1. DSS Architecture and Components
    1. Fundamental DSS Framework
      1. Three-Component Model
        1. Data Management Subsystem
          1. Model Management Subsystem
            1. User Interface Subsystem
            2. Extended Framework Components
              1. Knowledge Management Subsystem
                1. Communication Subsystem
                  1. External System Interfaces
                2. Data Management Subsystem
                  1. DSS Database Architecture
                    1. Data Storage Structures
                      1. Relational Databases
                        1. Multidimensional Databases
                          1. NoSQL Databases
                            1. In-memory Databases
                            2. Data Organization Methods
                              1. Hierarchical Structures
                                1. Network Models
                                  1. Object-oriented Approaches
                                2. Data Directory Services
                                  1. Metadata Management
                                    1. Data Definitions
                                      1. Data Relationships
                                        1. Data Lineage
                                        2. Data Cataloging
                                          1. Classification Schemes
                                            1. Search Mechanisms
                                              1. Access Controls
                                            2. Query Processing Capabilities
                                              1. Query Languages
                                                1. SQL Extensions
                                                  1. Multidimensional Expressions
                                                    1. Natural Language Queries
                                                    2. Query Optimization
                                                      1. Execution Planning
                                                        1. Performance Tuning
                                                          1. Resource Management
                                                        2. Data Integration Functions
                                                          1. Data Extraction Methods
                                                            1. Batch Processing
                                                              1. Real-time Streaming
                                                                1. Change Data Capture
                                                                2. Data Transformation
                                                                  1. Cleansing Operations
                                                                    1. Format Conversion
                                                                      1. Data Validation
                                                                      2. External Data Sources
                                                                        1. API Integrations
                                                                          1. File Import Systems
                                                                            1. Web Data Extraction
                                                                        2. Model Management Subsystem
                                                                          1. Model Base Architecture
                                                                            1. Model Storage Systems
                                                                              1. Model Libraries
                                                                                1. Version Control
                                                                                  1. Access Management
                                                                                  2. Model Classification
                                                                                    1. Functional Categories
                                                                                      1. Complexity Levels
                                                                                        1. Application Domains
                                                                                      2. Model Base Management System
                                                                                        1. Model Development Tools
                                                                                          1. Model Builders
                                                                                            1. Testing Frameworks
                                                                                              1. Validation Tools
                                                                                              2. Model Execution Environment
                                                                                                1. Runtime Systems
                                                                                                  1. Resource Allocation
                                                                                                    1. Performance Monitoring
                                                                                                    2. Model Integration Mechanisms
                                                                                                      1. Model Chaining
                                                                                                        1. Data Flow Management
                                                                                                          1. Result Aggregation
                                                                                                        2. Model Directory Services
                                                                                                          1. Model Metadata
                                                                                                            1. Model Descriptions
                                                                                                              1. Parameter Specifications
                                                                                                                1. Usage Guidelines
                                                                                                                2. Search and Discovery
                                                                                                                  1. Model Catalogs
                                                                                                                    1. Recommendation Systems
                                                                                                                      1. Usage Analytics
                                                                                                                  2. User Interface Subsystem
                                                                                                                    1. Interface Design Principles
                                                                                                                      1. Usability Standards
                                                                                                                        1. Ease of Use
                                                                                                                          1. Learning Curve
                                                                                                                            1. Error Prevention
                                                                                                                            2. Accessibility Requirements
                                                                                                                              1. Universal Design
                                                                                                                                1. Assistive Technology
                                                                                                                                  1. Multi-modal Interfaces
                                                                                                                                  2. Consistency Guidelines
                                                                                                                                    1. Visual Standards
                                                                                                                                      1. Interaction Patterns
                                                                                                                                    2. Input Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                      1. Data Entry Methods
                                                                                                                                        1. Form-based Input
                                                                                                                                          1. Spreadsheet Interfaces
                                                                                                                                            1. Voice Input
                                                                                                                                              1. Gesture Recognition
                                                                                                                                              2. File Management
                                                                                                                                                1. Upload Capabilities
                                                                                                                                                  1. Format Support
                                                                                                                                                    1. Batch Processing
                                                                                                                                                    2. External Device Integration
                                                                                                                                                      1. Sensor Data Input
                                                                                                                                                        1. Mobile Device Support
                                                                                                                                                          1. IoT Connectivity
                                                                                                                                                        2. Output and Presentation
                                                                                                                                                          1. Report Generation
                                                                                                                                                            1. Standard Reports
                                                                                                                                                              1. Ad-hoc Reporting
                                                                                                                                                                1. Automated Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                2. Visualization Components
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Chart Libraries
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Interactive Graphics
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Dashboard Elements
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Alert Systems
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Threshold Monitoring
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Notification Delivery
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Escalation Procedures
                                                                                                                                                                          2. Dialog Management
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Interaction Control
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Session Management
                                                                                                                                                                                1. State Preservation
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Context Awareness
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Error Handling
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Input Validation
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Error Recovery
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. User Guidance
                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Help Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Context-sensitive Help
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Tutorial Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Documentation Access

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