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CASCADE – Framework for the Early-Phase Development of Blockchain-Based Applications

  • Research Paper

Decentralized Applications (DApps) are increasingly popular. Many projects are proposed by blockchain enthusiasts, but many of these projects fail. In order to stimulate the development of successful DApps, clear guidelines and best practices are …

Elevating Developers’ Accountability Awareness in AI Systems Development

  • Open Access
  • Research Paper

The increasing proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems presents new challenges for the future of information systems (IS) development, especially in terms of holding stakeholders accountable for the development and impacts of AI …

(No) Need to Apply Agile?

  • Open Access
  • Research Paper

The continued popularity of agile information systems development (ISD) underscores its relevance to both researchers and practitioners. At the heart of the agile manifesto is the claim to value people over processes and, as a result, to increase …

When AI-Based Agents Are Proactive: Implications for Competence and System Satisfaction in Human–AI Collaboration

  • Open Access
  • Research Paper

As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to improve, collaboration with AI-based agents enables users to be more efficient and productive. Not only has the quality of AI-based agents’ outcomes increased, but they …

The Influence of Team Leaders on Well-being and Productivity During Unforeseen Digital Change

  • Research Paper

The field of Information Systems has often neglected the critical role that team leaders play in fostering both well-being and productivity during digital transformations. Only a handful of recent studies have highlighted the significant impact …

Capabilities to Manage Digital Industry 4.0 Innovations in Interorganizational Value Chains

  • Open Access
  • Research Paper

Manufacturing organizations are increasingly investing in digital Industry 4.0 (I4.0) innovations to enhance the performance of their value chains. However, the full realization of I4.0's potential hinges on its holistic integration into the …

From Software Users to Software Creators: An Exploration of the Core Characteristics of the Citizen Developer Role and the Related Re- and Upskilling Programs

  • Research Paper

The rise of citizen developers utilizing Low Code/No Code (LC/NC) platforms marks a transformative shift in the software development landscape. As organizations face a shortage of skilled software developers, this study addresses the urgent need …

Navigating the New Frontier of Information Systems Engineering

  • Open Access
  • Editorial

Information systems engineering (ISE), the interdisciplinary field between software engineering (SE) and information systems (IS), is undergoing rapid and considerable changes. This special issue addresses the urgent call for initiatives to …

HySOR: A Simulation Model for the Sharing of Risk in a Service Level Agreement-Aware Hybrid Cloud

  • Open Access
  • Research Paper

More and more organizations are considering public cloud services for their business. Functional improvements, innovative features, and strategic factors are further driving demand. The adoption of public cloud services typically involves the …

Navigating the Landscape of Organizational Process Mining Setups

  • Open Access
  • Research Paper

Process mining (PM) technology evolves around the analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of business processes. While it has experienced a lot of attention and significant technological advancements, contributions to the field …

Practical Techniques for Theorizing from Literature Reviews

  • State of the Art

There is a proliferation of IS articles on techniques and methods for performing literature reviews, such as searching and synthesizing. However, there is little understanding of literature driven theorizing and how it is achieved. This commentary …

A Portfolio Management Method for Process Mining-Enabled Business Process Improvement Projects

  • Open Access
  • Research Paper

Process mining has received tremendous attention from research and industry, establishing itself as a highly sought-after technology. Despite the technological maturity of process mining solutions, which has been achieved through extensive …

A Multi-level Reference Model and a Dedicated Method for Cyber-Security by Design

  • Open Access
  • Research Paper

The increased reliance of organizations on information technology inherently increases their vulnerability to cyber-security attacks. As a response, a host of cyber-security approaches exists. While useful, these approaches exhibit shortcomings …

Enhancing Personalized Learning Through Process Mining

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  • Research Paper

Technology-mediated learning offers new possibilities for individualizing learning processes in order to discover, monitor, and enhance students’ learning activities. However, leveraging such possibilities automatically and at scale with novel …

On the Suitability of Process Mining for Enhancing Transparency of Blockchain Applications

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  • Research Paper

Blockchain technology is known for its transparency properties due to its publicly available, immutable data. Yet, as data availability does not inherently ensure transparency, further analytical methods may be required for human interpretation of …

Predicting Employee Turnover: Scoping and Benchmarking the State-of-the-Art

  • State of the Art

Employee turnover presents a significant challenge to organizations. High turnover rates impose substantial costs on organizations, e.g., direct costs resulting from rehiring efforts and training new employees, and indirect costs resulting from …

Boosting Multi-Professional Collaboration in Palliative Care Through Digital Technologies: An Action Design Research Study

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  • Research Paper

The success of palliative care requires collaboration among multiple professions within a sensibly digitized work system. The diverse perspectives and expertise of team members inform their collective endeavor, often leading to differing …

Rethinking Openness in Data Platforms: The Impact of Data Artifact Characteristics on Platform Openness

  • Open Access
  • Research Note

Data platforms enable actors to exchange personal and business data. While data is relevant for any digital platform, data platforms exclusively revolve around data artifacts. This paper argues that the specific characteristics of data artifacts …