A Conceptual Framework for Web-Based Interactive Dashboards in Business Management Using Agile-Oriented Web Design
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Centre for Advanced Computing Technology (C-ACT), Fakulti Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia (Malaysia)
Centre for Advanced Computing Technology (C-ACT), Fakulti Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia (Malaysia)
Centre for Advanced Computing Technology (C-ACT), Fakulti Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia (Malaysia)
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia (Malaysia)
Article Information
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100600494
Subject Category: Education
Volume/Issue: 10/6 | Page No: 7110-7120
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2026-06-08
Accepted: 2026-06-13
Published: 2026-06-27
Abstract
There are numerous enterprises that continue to rely on static reporting and disjointed data, which complicates the ability of managers to monitor performance, identify patterns, and make prompt decisions. These traditional methods often hinder analysis, increase manual effort, and limit adaptability to changing conditions. Interactive dashboards provide an efficient solution by integrating diverse data into a cohesive visual interface, offering real-time insights and improving decision-making efficacy. This article introduces a web-based interactive dashboard that emphasizes four primary features: drilldowns, time interval widgets, advanced data options, and the ability to disclose or conceal chart information. Drilldowns enable users to investigate granular information from summary views, time interval widgets facilitate flexible comparisons across different eras, advanced data options provide control over presented content, and toggling chart values maintains clarity and readability of charts. The dashboard utilizes PHP for server-side processing, CSS for responsive design, and JavaScript libraries such as Chart.js for interactive charts. By integrating these attributes with intuitive online design, the dashboard enables managers to examine data more efficiently, minimize manual reporting, and expedite informed, data-driven decisions.
Keywords
Interactive Dashboard, Data Visualization, Business Management Systems, Web-Based Application, Agile Software Development
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