Cognitive Neuroscience in Information Systems Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeli Zhao ◽  
Keng Siau
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Cognitive Neuroscience ◽  
Brain Area ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Brain Areas ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Future Research Directions

This paper reviews cognitive neuroscience and several neurophysiological tools (e.g., fMRI, PET, EEG, MEG, and eye tracking). The strengths and weaknesses of such tools for information systems research are presented. The paper provides examples of existing cognitive neuroscience studies in varies areas, such as neuroeconomics, neuromarketing, and eye tracking. In addition, this paper provides an overview of brain areas that response to various mental processes, and discusses the localization and functionality of each brain area. Because of the popularity of eye-tracking research in information systems, measurements and metrics related and derived from eye-tracking technique (e.g., fixation, saccades and scanpath) are described and discussed in this paper. Opportunities for applying cognitive neuroscience techniques to IS research as well as future research directions are also discussed.

Cognitive Neuroscience in Information Systems Research

2018 ◽  
pp. 158-175
Author(s):  
Yeli Zhao ◽  
Keng Siau
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Cognitive Neuroscience ◽  
Brain Area ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Future Research Directions

This paper reviews cognitive neuroscience and several neurophysiological tools (e.g., fMRI, PET, EEG, MEG, and eye tracking). The strengths and weaknesses of such tools for information systems research are presented. The paper provides examples of existing cognitive neuroscience studies in varies areas, such as neuroeconomics, neuromarketing, and eye tracking. In addition, this paper provides an overview of brain areas that response to various mental processes, and discusses the localization and functionality of each brain area. Because of the popularity of eye-tracking research in information systems, measurements and metrics related and derived from eye-tracking technique (e.g., fixation, saccades and scanpath) are described and discussed in this paper. Opportunities for applying cognitive neuroscience techniques to IS research as well as future research directions are also discussed.

A Context and Content Reflection on Business-IT Alignment Research

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Joe Parappallil ◽  
Novica Zarvic ◽  
Oliver Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
It Alignment ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Metadata Analysis ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Business It Alignment ◽  
Research Domain

In this paper, the authors present the results of a recently performed literature analysis on the topic of Business-IT Alignment. They have thereby investigated 270 articles from the period 1993-2011 in a structured way. The articles were selected on the basis of three well-known ranking lists of publications in the Information Systems research domain. In the authors’ analysis they distinguish a context and a content point of view. The former one focuses on metadata analysis of the articles under consideration whereas the latter one uses text mining techniques to dive into the articles´ body of content. Finally, they discuss their results and present conceivable future research directions that should be tackled by alignment researchers and conclude their paper.

If Eyes are the Window to Our Soul, What Role does Eye-Tracking Play in Accounting Research?

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward J. Lynch ◽  
Lindsay M. Andiola
Keyword(s):  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behavioral Accounting ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Psychological Constructs ◽  
Instructional Resource ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Research Domains

ABSTRACT Recent advances in technology have increased the accessibility and ease in using eye-tracking as a research tool. These advances have the potential to benefit behavioral accounting researchers' understanding of the cognitive processes underlying individuals' judgments, decisions, and behaviors. However, despite its potential and wide use in other disciplines, few behavioral accounting studies use eye-tracking. The purpose of this paper is to familiarize accounting researchers with eye-tracking, including its advantages and limitations as a research tool. We start by providing an overview of eye-tracking and discussing essential terms and useful metrics, as well as the psychological constructs they proxy. We then summarize eye-tracking research across research domains, review accounting studies that use eye-tracking, and identify future research directions across accounting topics. Finally, we provide an instructional resource to guide those researchers interested in using eye-tracking, including important considerations at each stage of the study. JEL Classifications: M41; C91.

Mass Customization with Configurable Products and Configurators

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Heiskala
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Mass Customization ◽  
Mass Production ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Customer Requirements ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Customer Perspective ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Configurable Products

Configurable products are an important way to achieve mass customization. A configurable product is designed once, and this design is used repetitively in the sales-delivery process to produce specifications of product individuals meeting customer requirements. Configurators are information systems that support the specification of product individuals and the creation and management of configuration knowledge, therefore being prime examples of information systems supporting mass customization. However, to the best of our knowledge, there is no systematic review of literature on how mass customization with configurable products and use of configurators affect companies. In this chapter, we provide such a review. We focus on benefits that can be gained and challenges which companies may face. A supplier can move to mass customization and configuration from mass production or from full customization; we keep the concerns separate. We also review benefits and challenges from the customer perspective. Finally, we identify future research directions and open challenges and problems.

A Conceptual Framework for Studying Gender in Information Systems Research

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Division Of Labour ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Gender And Society

This paper aims to attend the under-theorisation of gender within the Information Systems (IS) literature by adopting a critical and feminist approach to the organisational context of IS development and use. The IS are conceived of as innovations with theoretical concepts and observations for comprehending the innovation process advanced within Social Studies of Technology being described and applied to IS. Consequently, a conceptual framework for studying gender and IS is constructed by combining insights derived from: (1) gender and computing, concerning the differences and inequalities of development and use of IS; (2) gender and society concerning the existence of gendered spheres; (3) studies of gender and organisations concerning the social division of labour; and (4) gender and technology, concerning the masculinity of technology culture. The developed framework is tabulated, areas for future research suggested and potential research questions outlined. The latter employ examples from the field of nursing to illustrate their tangible application. The framework constitutes a contribution to IS research by providing access to additional explanations for organisational phenomena (such as user rejection); by deepening our understanding of the innovation process; by improving IS practice through increased awareness of social issues (especially gender); and by promoting further potential topics for IS researchers.

scholarly journals Investigating digital sustainability: A retrospective bibliometric analysis of literature leading to future research directions

First Monday ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gagan Deep Sharma ◽  
Dimitrios Reppas ◽  
Glenn Muschert ◽  
Vijay Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Economic Aspects ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Business Information Systems ◽  
The Core ◽  
Business Information ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Over Time

This paper provides a bibliometric analysis of the digital sustainability literature from four angles: economics, management/business, information systems/IT, and sociology/communication. The core contribution is to map the development of the literature in digital sustainability over time and across various clusters. Through VOSviewer analysis, we identify the main keywords used by the literature; the countries from which most of the literature is emerging; the most influential authors working in the field; and, their impacts by observing their citations and networks. Moreover, through CitNetExplorer analysis, we track the development of the field over time, i.e., identify key publications and divide those into clusters. The analysis finds a much more developed coverage of digital sustainability in the scholarship of management/business and therefore reveals a clear need for greater exploration of the sociological and economic aspects of digital sustainability. We argue that more robust collaboration patterns should be established among all four considered disciplines to achieve progress in digital sustainability. We envisage that digital sustainability as a field of study will mature as publications and ideas will become consolidated. Such integration strengthens the evolution of the field and topics across all four considered disciplines.

Theoretical Constructs and Relationships in Information Systems Research

2010 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brent Furneaux ◽  
Michael Wade
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Broad Perspective ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Cumulative Learning ◽  
Future Theory ◽  
Time Information ◽  
Over Time

Constructs and the relationships between them are widely considered to be central to theory development and testing. Over time, information systems (IS) researchers have identified and explored an extensive set of relationships amongst a broad range of constructs. The result of these initiatives is a body of literature that can be considered to represent the cumulative learning of the discipline. Based on the premise that this cumulative learning is capable of providing valuable guidance to future theory development, the authors present a review and analysis of a large sample of empirical research published in two leading IS journals. The objective of this endeavor is to offer a broad perspective on the nature of the constructs and relationships explored in IS research and to develop a nomological network of the most salient relationships that can then serve to guide future research and to lend support to new and existing theory.

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