Developing Information Systems with the Low Code Method and a Platform

Unlock the future of Information Systems Design and Development with Professor Sabine Matook from The University of Queensland and Tianyi Tian from Mendix

Writing about the Impactful Research Appointment

During this presentation, Meika Matook will discuss her experiences writing her first scholarly article, “The Impactful Research Appointment: Combating Research Anxiety and Library Stereotypes.” She will speak about the process of topic selection, reflection’s role in writing, and the submission and editing steps. Open conversation about attendees’ scholarly writing goals and/or experience will follow

The Impactful Research Appointment: Combating Research Anxiety and Library Stereotypes

The academic library research appointment provides invaluable benefits to both the academic library and the student, such as improved information literacy skills, trust, and a sense of community. Based on the rewards that the scheduled consultation can potentially yield, it is a service that should not be overlooked. A highly impactful research appointment derives from the librarian’s behavior. Throughout the consultation, the librarian must employ interpersonal skills and practice empathy. In doing so, they will dissolve the user’s research anxiety and negative library stereotypes, allowing information literacy capabilities to develop. In this opportune setting, it is the librarian’s responsibility to build up the user’s research confidence by drawing them out of their passive state and engaging them in the research process. Through a collaborative, communal partnership with the student, the librarian will familiarize them with the library’s online system. By considering the user’s perspective and responding appropriately, the academic librarian will inspire a highly impactful and transformational research appointment. This lasting impression will lead the student to view the library as a safe, dependable space. While the librarian’s attuned behavior is necessary for any consultation, it was especially vital in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic

Types of business-to-business e-marketplaces: The role of a theory-based, domain-specific model

In this study, we seek to further our knowledge of e-marketplaces by exploring empirically the existence of different types of business-to-business e-marketplaces. We used the reference model for electronic markets [Schmid & Lindemann 1998] as the theoretical foundation for a domain-specific model that we used to develop a set of coherent types of e-marketplaces, based on data from 24 German e-marketplaces. Analysis using multi-dimensional scaling identified three types of e-marketplaces that differed on whether they were horizontal or vertical in nature, the services they provide, and whether they erect market barriers. Interestingly, these factors are those that managers can control most readily and that they can therefore vary to produce an e-marketplace tailored to their business. We present a theoretical analysis of our e-marketplace types based in the literature on managerial control. Our theoretical analysis, the three types of e-marketplace we determined, and the domain-specific e-marketplace model we derived to conduct our investigation, provide a foundation for creating a cumulative tradition in e-marketplace research

Improving the quality of process reference models: A quality function deployment-based approach

Little academic work exists on managing reference model development and measuring reference model quality, yet there is a clear need for higher quality reference models. We address this gap by developing a quality management and measurement instrument. The foundation for the instrument is the well-known Quality Function Deployment (QFD) approach. The QFD-based approach incorporates prior research on reference model requirements and development approaches. Initial evaluation of the instrument is carried out with a case study of a logistic reference process. The case study reveals that the instrument is a valuable tool for the management and estimation of reference model quality

Mindfulness and agile software development

The field of information systems development (ISD) is still not well understood and suffers from a lack of sustainable theories which are firmly based on research of ISD practice. This is also true for agile software development (ASD). In this paper, we develop a framework based on the theory of mindfulness and map the main characteristics of mindfulness to the most prominent features of ASD. By applying the framework to a case study of ASD practice we demonstrate the relationship between the theory of mindfulness and ASD, and show the usefulness of our framework as a contribution to theorizing about ASD and to a better understanding of ASD in practice

Conceptualizing the IT Artifact for MIS Research

The notion of the information technology (IT) artifact has received a great deal of attention, particularly since Benbasat and Zmud’s (2003) call for it to be the core of the information systems discipline. Yet, little work has focused on defining and discussing the IT artifact in a way that can facilitate consistent treatment across studies. In this paper, we develop a taxonomy of the IT artifact. The taxonomy is derived from literature on general systems theory and Akerman and Tyree’s (2006) architectural ontology. We provide a preliminary explication of the taxonomy using four different systems as examples. We also discuss the iterative approach we will take to develop the taxonomy more completely. Our objective is to develop a taxonomy that will provide a language for IS researchers to use when discussing the IT artifact

The effects of regulatory pressure on information system adoption success: An institutional theory perspective

In today's economy, firms are affected by various government regulations that have implications for their information systems (IS). Regulatory pressure has become a major driver behind IS adoption. Nevertheless, it is currently unknown how regulatory pressure affects adoption success. Using an institutional theory lens, this research proposes that regulatory pressure affects some well established success factors of IS adoption. In particular, we hypothesise that regulatory pressure has a positive effect on top management support, project champion and formal project management; but a negative effect on project team competence. Hypotheses will be tested using a survey approach

UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION SYSTEM CHANGE: THE RELATION BETWEEN REASONS, GOALS, AND TYPES

Global competition and continuous innovation frequently trigger firms to alter their information systems (ISs). Recent studies indicate that the reasons behind IS changes strongly affect the progress of the changes and the benefits from change for firms. Until now change reasons have mainly been neglected in prior research. Hence, it remains unclear which change reasons exist and how exactly they affect IS changes. This paper aims to address this gap. We argue that change reasons affect IS changes because particular reasons result in particular goals that firms pursue with the changes. The goals can only be achieved with certain change types. A change type is a class of changes with similar characteristics, e.g. IS extension or IS merger. The selection of the change type affects the further course of the change and the change benefits. To provide justification for our argument, we first identify change reasons, goals, and types based on prior theory. Then, we develop a mapping that demonstrates the relations between reasons, goals, and types. Finally, we present three case studies to show that IS changes are more beneficial for firms if the reasons, goals, and types correspond with our mapping. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed

AI Algorithms and Time Experience in Social Media: Explaining Discontinued Use

Social media (SM) relies on AI algorithms to decide which information to display and in which order. The algorithms are invisible, fast, and adaptive when creating tailored SM experiences. Yet, each SM user has a different experience of what is real and true in one moment of time. This phenomenon is known in the literature as time experience. It captures how individuals subjectively perceive and live through the passage of time. In this study, we propose a research model to theorize AI capabilities as positively impacting time experience in SM, and discontinued use of SM. Drawing on the AI literature and the theory of time, we detail the effect of three AI algorithm capabilities (i.e., invisibility, velocity, and adaptability) on the subjective experiences of time, captured by the dimensions of time orientation, time flow, and time enjoyment. We conclude with a proposed methodology and outline potential contributions