The Design and Development of a Web Application System for Storing, Searching, and Displaying Theses and Research Papers

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the design and development of a web application system for storing, searching, and displaying theses and research paper, and to study the satisfaction of a sample group towards the web application. The research methodology begins with problem identification, hypothesis formulation, a review of related theories and concepts, instrument development, expert review, and finally, evaluation by the target group. The research results found that the design and development consisted of 4 steps: 1. design, 2. testing of the web application prototype, 3. evaluation of UX/UI design, and 4. assessment of usability and satisfaction by system administrators. Afterward, the system was tried out by sample group to assess their level of satisfaction. The assumption was that the web application system provided a high level of satisfaction.

The results from the study of the three sample groups, which consist of students, lecturers, and staffs of the Faculty of Mass Communication Technology at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, showed that the overall satisfaction of the students was high (M = 4.32, SD = 0.75). The overall satisfaction rating of the lecturers was high (M = 4.31, SD = 0.82). The overall satisfaction rating of the staffs was highest (M = 4.84, SD = 0.11). In summary, the overall satisfaction rating of all target groups was high (M = 4.36, SD = 0.74). According to the study findings, it can be inferred that the satisfaction evaluation is favorable based on the assumptions established.