Eye-tracking for IS Research: A Literature Review

In this literature review, we describe the Information Systems (IS) research using eye-tracking. Based on a sample of 60 papers published since 2008 in journals and conference proceedings, we examine i) what is the trend in eye-tracking IS research, ii) what types of experimental design have been used, iii) what types of metrics have been collected and iv) what constructs and topics have been investigated. We found that IS research using eye-tracking is broad in its research themes but concentrated in its methods of analysis. All the research is quantitative and mostly use fixation counts on computer desktop. A limited number of articles take advantage of pupil dilation measure or mobile eye-tracking. We call for broadening the methods of collection and analysis in eye-tracking IS research

Mapping Design Contributions in Information Systems Research: The Design Research Activity Framework

Despite growing interest in design science research in information systems, our understanding about what constitutes a design contribution and the range of research activities that can produce design contributions remains limited. We propose the design research activity (DRA) framework for classifying design contributions based on the type of statements researchers use to express knowledge contributions and the researcher role with respect to the artifact. These dimensions combine to produce a DRA framework that contains four quadrants: construction, manipulation, deployment, and elucidation. We use the framework in two ways. First, we classify design contributions that the Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS) published from 2007 to 2019 and show that the journal published a broad range of design research across all four quadrants. Second, we show how one can use our framework to analyze the maturity of design-oriented knowledge in a specific field as reflected in the degree of activity across the different quadrants. The DRA framework contributes by showing that design research encompasses both design science research and design-oriented behavioral research. The framework can help authors and reviewers assess research with design implications and help researchers position and understand design research as a journey through the four quadrants