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Córdoba, José-Rodrigo, Alan Pilkington, and Edward Bernroider. "Information systems as a discipline in the making: comparing EJIS and MISQ between 1995 and 2008." Palgrave Macmillan, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2011.58.

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The status of Information Systems (IS) as a discipline has been widely debated as a body of knowledge that offers a number of concepts, methods and techniques to understand and improve the roles of information communication systems and technologies in organizations. Current state of this debate as reported in academic journals signals an imperative to ground some of the perspectives in relation to what IS professionals use in practice in different cultural and geographical contexts. This paper aims to contribute to the debate by tracing the unfolding of information systems as a body of knowledge using the ideas of Abbott on disciplines. We use three different stages of a discipline's development: differentiation, conflict and absorption and map them using a citation and co-citation analyses of two main IS journals (EJIS and MISQ) in the period between 1995 and 2008. Our results indicate that dominant ideas and models to investigate IS phenomena emerged over time are behavioural based and study IS adoption/acceptance/rejection in organisations, many of which are predictive and thus lending themselves usable for positivistic quantitative and qualitative research. There are however stable varieties within IS building on interpretivism and constructivism that we need to recognise and reignite in order to ensure that this field continues moving forward, in particular in studying current and future processes of innovation and diffusion of technology worldwide. (author's abstract)
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Grant, Kevin. "The nexus between teaching, research, scholarship and consultancy : an empirical study of the perceptions of staff within the discipline of Information Systems/Information Management." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/24637.

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Teaching and research tend to be seen as heterogeneous activities, yet in debates in the literature, they are often treated by inference as essentially homogeneous activities (Scott, 2003). Positivistic focused research studies, such as those of Terenzini and Pascarella (1994) and Hattie and Marsh (1996, 2002) on the nexus between teaching and research tend to ‘measure’ research output to evaluate teaching performance. These studies have concluded that, if a relationship between teaching and research did exist, it was marginal at best. Interpretive based studies, (Neumann, 1992, 1993; Rowland, 2000, 2004; Brew, 2003a, 2003b, 2004, and Jenkins, 2005) suggest that academic staff believe a nexus does exist between teaching, research and scholarship. The research philosophy adopted for this research is a (reflexive) phenomenological approach (practice shaping theory), used to structure UK IS/IM academics’ perception surrounding the nexus between teaching, research, scholarship and consultancy. Both quantitative and qualitative data has been obtained, comprising the results from a web-based questionnaire, (with a 30% response rate) and the analysis of twelve semi-structured interviews with six staff from a teaching-led university, and six staff from a research-led university. This research has found that a nexus is perceived to exist and is perceived to inform teaching practices between certain academic activities. Namely, teaching is informed via the process and product of research consultancy, but research and consultancy practices are not informed by teaching. In addition, this research has found that a nexus exists between research and consultancy and that this relationship is bi-directional. The area of scholarship is found to be messy and problematic in any nexus relationship. This research argues when conceptualising and enacting a nexus between teaching, research, scholarship and consultancy that a complex adaptive systems perspective is needed and that the nexus relationship should be relabelled a plexus web.
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Tschirch, Victoria. "Web 2.0 and it's implications for business with case studies from Germany and new Zealand : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business (Information technology), 2009." Click here to access this resource online, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/653.

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Bernroider, Edward, José-Rodrigo Córdoba, and Alan Pilkington. "Research in Information Systems: A Study of Diversity and Inter-Disciplinary Discourse in the AIS Basket Journals between 1995 and 2011." Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. http://epub.wu.ac.at/3915/1/2013%2Djit20135a%2Dpostprint.pdf.

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The paper investigates how Information Systems (IS) has emerged as the product of interdisciplinary discourses. The research aim in this study is to better understand diversity in IS research, and the extent to which the diversity of discourse expanded and contracted from 1995 to 2011. Methodologically, we apply a combined citations/co-citations analysis based on the eight Association for Information Systems (AIS) basket journals and the 22 subject-field classification framework provided by the Association of Business Schools (ABS). Our findings suggest that IS is in a state of continuous interaction and competition with other disciplines. General Management was reduced from a dominant position as a reference discipline in IS at the expense of a growing variety of other discourses including Business Strategy, Marketing, and Ethics and Governance among others. Over time, IS as a field moved from the periphery to a central position during its discursive formation. This supports the notion of IS as a fluid discipline dynamically embracing a diverse range of adjacent reference disciplines, whilst keeping a degree of continuing interaction with them. Understanding where IS is currently at allows us to better understand and propose fruitful avenues for its development in both academia and practice.
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Sirisukha, Sid. "Protecting management information systems virtual private network competitive advantage : a thesis submitted to the graduate faculty of design and creative technologies AUT University in partial fulfilment for the degree of doctor of philosophy, 2007." Click here to access this resource online, 2007. http://aut.researchgateway.ac.nz/handle/10292/324.

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Brundage, Robert. "Implementing an archival GIS template utilizing ARCMAP GIS software and the personal geodatabase a thesis presented to the Department of Geology and Geography in candidacy for the degree of master of science /." Diss., Maryville, Mo. : Northwest Missouri State University, 2006. http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/theses/BrundageRobert/index.htm.

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Nicho, Mathew. "Information technology audit systems alignment and effectiveness measures : a thesis submitted to the graduate faculty of design and creative technologies, AUT University in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 2008." Click here to access this resource online, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/646.

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Information technology audit has proven to be a relatively new, less researched and rapidly expanding field among large, medium and even small businesses (commercial and non-commercial organisations). The implementation rate has grown rapidly and presents a huge growth market for audit consultants due to the need for transparency and compliance with regulation (for example: Sarbanes Oxley Act) and the need to be competitive in the marketplace. The audit process is being conducted mainly by consultants following a traditional process but using different proprietary approaches and mostly done manually. The purpose of this study is to present a scientific method to attach a purely measurement focus to the auditing process so as to provide an auditing as well as a quantitative outcome of the performance to the various IS entities that are audited using a novel automated method that can save organisations considerable resources in terms of time, cost and effort. The nature of the topic directed the researcher to three domains of information system (IS) namely studies on IS measurement, IT governance and software engineering. These areas provided information on the nature of IS measurement and the models used; the process of auditing/measurement and the corresponding frameworks used; the principles and methodology of measurement of IS entities; and measurement models used both in the software engineering and information systems domain. The review of the literature gave rise to the research question and the COBIT-GQM (Control Objectives for Information Technology Audit) – Goal Question Metrics) model. The research question that had emerged out of the four propositions “How can an IT audit or governance framework be used to measure the effectiveness of IS entities in a scientific manner using customised and goal oriented metrics” along with the nature of data sought (positivist), guided the researcher to qualitative research using multiple case studies to test the theoretical model (grounded theory) that had emerged out of the literature review. The theoretical model was automated (with a front end interface and a back-end database) and initially tested for usability issues. Then the common COBIT control objective that was obtained through an initial survey was entered into the database along with a set of questions and metrics (developed by the researcher by following the given GQM guidelines). This application that was demonstrated, and given for evaluation in four organisations gave rise to expected and surprising results. While the respondents expressed their desire to incorporate a customised and goal oriented measurement perspective to their IT audit/performance functions, that would save them time, effort and cost, numerous suggestions were provided that need to be incorporated into the model to make it fully functional. Notable among them are the need to embed a multiple contextual qualifying layer, incorporating benchmarking feature to the model, and the need to link this with the maturity model. These were incorporated into the model and a comprehensive model incorporating all the suggestions was created. The qualitative case study method being used here more to evaluate a theory, provided a sound base for future studies to generate hypothesis that can be evaluated using quantitative survey methods for the model to be generalised. IT auditing being a relatively new, less researched, conventional and high growth oriented field, the use of an innovative, comprehensive, automated and scientific method of audit and measurement method will satisfy the implied need for organisations to incorporate the diverse audit/measurement/ control/standards into one comprehensive method and this research is a major step in this direction. Since the new model is comprehensive and can be automated organisations can economise in terms of time, cost and effort. Irrespective of the nature of economic cycle the need for economising in terms of cost, time and effort is universal for all organisations.
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Royal, Kevin. "Evaluating and comparing digital geospatial publishing tools a thesis presented to the Department of Geology and Geography in candidacy for the degree of Master of Science /." Diss., Maryville, Mo. : Northwest Missouri State University, 2009. http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/theses/RoyalKevin/index.htm.

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McDonald, Charles L. Jr. "Factors Affecting Student enrollment and Retention in the Master of Science in Management Information Systems Degree Offered by Nova Southeastern University." NSUWorks, 1996. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_etd/713.

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A study was performed to identify factors affecting student enrollment and retention in the Master of Science in management information systems degree offered by Nova Southeastern University. In its early years, this university distinguished itself through unique program offerings in both the traditional and nontraditional formats. Competition for student enrollments among higher education institutions has become fierce and programs offered in flexible formats are no longer unique to this university. Research was performed and a survey instrument was developed to measure levels of student satisfaction with the program. Enrolled students representing the traditional on-campus format and the nontraditional online format formed the two independent test groups. The survey was administered and statistically analyzed to measure the student's level of satisfaction with the program. Study findings included: (I) more than 65 percent of the responses from the total sample agreed or strongly agreed with all of the statements in the instrument; (2) the online and on-campus means for total sample were nearly identical; (3) more than 50 percent of the respondents had completed less than 4 classes; (4) less than 10 percent of the respondents had completed 9 or more classes; (5) about 51 percent of the respondents were more than 36 years old. Results revealed that in all measurements of student satisfaction in this study, no significant differences between the online and on-campus groups were found. Nova Southeastern University has not only pioneered unique models of delivery but the results of this study indicate their students were satisfied. In an era when most higher education institutions are reporting more than 32 percent student attrition this program has maintained an attrition rate of less than 10 percent. It appears that Nova Southeastern University has created a desirable model that other institutions may want to study and emulate.
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Matney, Brett E. "Using an animated geographic information system to improve the quality of secondary education of history in America a thesis presented to the Department of Geology and Geography in candidacy for the degree of Master of Science /." Diss., Maryville, Mo. : Northwest Missouri State University, 2008. http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/theses/MatneyBrett/index.htm.

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Cervantes, Danielle. "Using GIS to create an interactive GeoPDF mapbook for the Big Island of Hawaii a thesis presented to the Department of Geology and Geography in candidacy for the degree of Master of Science /." Diss., Maryville, Mo. : Northwest Missouri State University, 2009. http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/theses/CervantesDanielle/index.htm.

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McLean, Chris. "Potential release site sediment concentrations related to storm water station runoff through GIS modeling a thesis presented to the Department of Geology and Geography in candidacy for the degree of Master of Science /." Diss., Maryville, Mo. : Northwest Missouri State University, 2005. http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/theses/McLeanChris/index.htm.

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Vevaina, Paeterasp. "Factors affecting the implementation of enterprise systems within government organisations in New Zealand a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences (MCIS), 2007." Click here to access this resource online, 2007. http://aut.researchgateway.ac.nz/handle/10292/287.

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Thesis (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2007.
Primary supervisor: Dr. Robert Wellington. Includes bibliographical references. Also held in print (112 leaves : col. ill. ; 30 cm.) in City Campus Theses Collection (T 658.4038011 VEV)
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McGolphin, Paul. "An examination of the inter-related factors and issues affecting the degree of success with strategic information systems : throughout the application lifecycle." Thesis, Cranfield University, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.309618.

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Cristache, Alex. "Hybrid recommender system using association rules a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences (MCIS), 2009 /." Click here to access this resource online, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/822.

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Ryan, Rachel Anne. "Enhancing 3D models with urban information : a case study involving local authorities and property professionals in New Zealand : quantifying the benefit of 3D over alternative 2D systems : a thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Building Science /." ResearchArchive @Victoria e thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1162.

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Lockwood, Susan M. Yohnk. "A comparison of academic success in web-based versus campus-based courses in the Computer Information Systems-Programmer/Analyst Associate Degree program at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond." Online version, 2002. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2002/2002yohnkls.pdf.

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Yang, Chun Chieh. "Evaluating online support for mobile phone selection : using properties and performance criteria to reduce information overload : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Information Science in Information Systems at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand." Massey University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/844.

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The mobile phone has been regarded as one of the most significant inventions in the field of communications and information technology over the past decade. Due to the rapid growth of mobile phone subscribers, hundreds of phone models have been introduced. Therefore, customers may find it difficult to select the most appropriate mobile phone because of information overload. The aim of this study is to investigate web support for customers who are selecting a mobile phone. Firstly, all the models of mobile phones in the New Zealand market were identified by visiting shops and local websites. Secondly, a list of all the features of these mobile phones was collated from local shops, websites and magazines. This list was categorised into mobile phone properties and performance criteria. An experiment then compared three different selection support methods: A (mobile phone catalogue), B (mobile phone property selection) and C (mobile phone property and performance criteria selection). The results of the experiment revealed that selection support methods B and C had higher overall satisfaction ratings than selection support method A; both methods B and C had similar satisfaction ratings. The results also suggested that males and females select their mobile phones differently, though there was no gender preference in selection support methods.
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Oetama, Raymond Sunardi. "Dynamic credit scoring using payment prediction a dissertation submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences, 2007." Abstract. Full dissertation, 2007.

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Zhang, Yang. "An empirical study on the relationship between identity-checking steps and perceived trustworthiness in online banking system use : submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Information Sciences in Information Technology." Massey University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/982.

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Online banking systems have become more common and widely used in daily life, bringing huge changes in modern banking transaction activities and giving us a greater opportunity to access the banking system anytime and anywhere. At the same time, however, one of the key challenges that still remain is to fully resolve the security concerns associated with the online banking system. Many clients feel that online banking is not secure enough, and to increase its security levels, many banks simply add more identity-checking steps or put on more security measures to some extent to give users the impression of a secure online banking system. However, this is easier to be said than done, because we believe that more identity-checking steps could compromise the usability of the online banking system, which is an inevitable feature in design of usable and useful online banking systems. Banks can simply enhance their security level with more sophisticated technologies, but this does not seem to guarantee the online banking system is in line with its key usability concern. Therefore, the research question raised in this thesis is to establish the relationships between usability, security and trustworthiness in the online banking system. To demonstrate these relationships, three experiments were carried out using the simulation of an online banking logon procedure to provide a similar online banking experience. Post questionnaires were used to measure the three concepts, i.e. usability, security and trustworthiness. The resulting analyses revealed that simply adding more identity-checking steps in the online banking system did not improve the customers? perceived security and trustworthiness, nor the biometric security technique (i.e., fingerprints) did enhance the subjective ratings on the perceived security and trustworthiness. This showed that the systems designer needs to be aware that the customer?s perception of the online banking system is not the same as that conceived from a technical standpoint.
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Kuang, Xiaomin. "Modelling and performance studies of integrated network scenarios in a hospital environment a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences, 2008 /." Click here to access this resource online, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/539.

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Thesis (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2007.
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Zheng, Yong. "The next generation network issues and trends : a dissertation submitted to Auckland University of Technology as part of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences, November 2008 /." Click here to access this resource online, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/680.

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Thesis (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2008.
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Bird, William. "Use of GIS technology in improving medical service delivery by volunteer drivers to VA medical facilities a thesis presented to the Department of Geology and Geography in candidacy for the degree of master of science /." Diss., Maryville, Mo. : Northwest Missouri State University, 2010. http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/theses/BirdWilliamJ/index.htm.

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Blakey, Jeremy Peter. "Database training for novice end users : a design research approach : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand." Massey University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/880.

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Of all of the desktop software available, that for the implementation of a database is some of the most complex. With the increasing number of computer users having access to this sophisticated software, but with no obvious way to learn the rudiments of data modelling for the implementation of a database, there is a need for a simple, convenient method to improve their understanding. The research described in this thesis represents the first steps in the development of a tool to accomplish this improvement. In a preliminary study using empirical research a conceptual model was used to improve novice end users’ understanding of the relational concepts of data organisation and the use of a database software package. The results showed that no conclusions could be drawn about either the artefact used or the method of evaluation. Following the lead of researchers in the fields of both education and information systems, a design research process was developed, consisting of the construction and evaluation of a training artefact. A combination of design research and a design experiment was used in the main study described in this thesis. New to research in information systems, design research is a methodology or set of analytical techniques and perspectives, and this was used to develop a process (development of an artefact) and a product (the artefact itself). The artefact, once developed, needed to be evaluated for its effectiveness, and this was done using a design experiment. The experiment involved exposing the artefact to a small group of end users in a realistic setting and defining a process for the evaluation of the artefact. The artefact was the tool that would facilitate the improvement of the understanding of data modelling, the vital precursor to the development of a database. The research was conducted among a group of novice end users who were exposed to the artefact, facilitated by an independent person. In order to assess whether there was any improvement in the novices’ understanding of relational data modelling and database concepts, they then completed a post-test. Results confirmed that the artefact, trialled through one iteration, was successful in improving the understanding of these novice end users in the area of data modelling. The combination of design research and design experiment as described above gave rise to a new methodology, called experimental design research at this early juncture. The successful outcome of this research will lead to further iterations of the design research methodology, leading in turn to the further development of the artefact which will be both useful and accessible to novice users of personal computers and database software. This research has made the following original contributions. Firstly, the use of the design research methodology for the development of the artefact, which proved successful in improving novice users’ understanding of relational data structures. Secondly, the novel use of a design experiment in an information systems project, which was used to evaluate the success of the artefact. And finally, the combination of the developed artefact followed by its successful evaluation using a design experiment resulted in the hybrid experimental design research methodology. The success of the implementation of the experimental design research methodology in this information systems project shows much promise for its successful application to similar projects.
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Krpo, Ana. "GIS model for assessment of land use and urban development effects on stormwater runoff Puhinui Catchment case study : thesis submitted in fulfilment of the degree of Master of Applied Science, Auckland University of Technology, February 2004." Full thesis. Abstract, 2004. http://puka2.aut.ac.nz/ait/theses/KrpoA.pdf.

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Bunker, Beverley. "An investigation into expectations of the Chief Information Officer's role and knowledge, skills and experience that support it a dyadic IT-business perspective in NZ local government : submitted to the School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Information Management /." ResearchArchive@Victoria e-Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1136.

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Engelbrecht, Judith Merrylyn. "Electronic clinical decision support (eCDS) in primary health care: a multiple case study of three New Zealand PHOs : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand." Massey University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/1107.

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Health care providers internationally are facing challenges surrounding the delivery of high quality, cost effective services. The use of integrated electronic information systems is seen by many people working in the health sector as a way to address some of the associated issues. In New Zealand the primary health care sector has been restructured to follow a population based care model and provides services through not-for-profit Primary Health Organisations (PHOs). PHOs, together with their District Health Boards (DHBs), contributing service providers, and local communities, are responsible for the care of their enrolled populations. The Ministry of Health (MoH) is streamlining information sharing in this environment through improvements to computer based information systems (IS). By providing health professionals with improved access to required information within an appropriate time frame, services can be targeted efficiently and effectively and patient health outcomes potentially improved. However, the adoption of IS in health care has been slower than in other industries. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of health care professionals’ attitudes to, and use of, available IS is currently needed to contribute to the development of appropriate systems. This research employs a multiple case study strategy to establish the usage of IS by three New Zealand PHOs and their member primary health care providers (PHPs), with a focus on the role of IS in clinical decision support (CDS). A mixed method approach including semi-structured interviews and postal surveys was used in the study. Firstly, the research develops and applies a survey tool based on an adaptation of an existing framework, for the study of IT sophistication in the organisations. This provides the foundation for an in-depth study of the use of computerised CDS (eCDS) in the PHO environment. Secondly, a conceptual model of eCDS utilisation is presented, illustrating the variation of eCDS use by member general practitioner (GP) practices within individual organisations. Thirdly, five areas of importance for improving eCDS utilisation within PHO’s are identified, contributing information of use to organisations, practitioners, planners, and systems developers. Lastly, the research provides a structure for the study of the domain of eCDS in PHOs by presenting a research approach and information specific for the area.
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Lol, Wilford Gibson. "An investigation of the impact of routing protocols on MANETs using simulation modelling a dissertation submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fufilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences, 2008 /." Click here to access this resource online, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/718.

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Thesis (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2008.
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Wang, Bin. "Mobile location-based services in New Zealand a dissertation (45 points) submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences, 2008." Abstract. Full dissertation, 2008.

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Dissertation (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2008.
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Tegelberg, Charlotta. "Critical Success Factors Influencing the Degree of Alignment Between a Business Process and a CRM System : A Case Study of an IT Company." Thesis, Karlstads universitet, Handelshögskolan (from 2013), 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-68827.

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The need for information in real time and the technology development has become more fast and more efficient. Companies today need to be more responsive to their customers to stay on top. Also, companies’ business processes need effective support from information technology solutions. The fit, or alignment, between the business process and the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system design is crucial in order to leverage efforts within marketing and sales. If there is a misfit, companies do not take full advantage of the potential that CRM systems can leverage in terms of better managing relationships with customers, which in turn may result in higher rates of closed deals. The main purpose of this bachelor thesis in Information Systems is to identify and describe critical success factors influencing on the degree of alignment between a business process and a CRM system from an organisational perspective. The sub-purpose is to identify and describe the influence of process−system alignment on performance. The IT company Apica has been used as the case study company in the bachelor thesis. Apica is suitable for this study since it has already adopted a CRM system related to its sales process. A research literature-based analysis model was developed in order to be able to more precisely investigate the chosen purpose. The intention is to review critical success factors that influence the success of the process−system alignment. In the chosen qualitative approach, a semi-structured interview guide was developed, based on the analysis model. Five interviews with co-workers in the case study company were conducted. The analysis of the collected primary empirical data has led to the following conclusions. A high degree of process−system alignment concerning a well-defined and functional business process in relation to a CRM system has a positive influence on the company’s sales process performance. A higher degree of process−system alignment can improve the company’s process performance, increase the sales force productivity and lead to better decision making. According to the findings, the positive outcome of a process−system alignment depends mainly on three factors: management commitment, data management, and system integrations. The empirical results also suggests a new finding: A successfully aligned sales process with the CRM system also lead to knowledge sharing. Knowledge sharing contributes to that salespeople learn from deals made in the past. The historical data help salespeople in managing customer relationships, which may lead to shorter sales cycles and larger deal sizes, which implies increased sales.
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Cosgrove, Stephen Richard. "Mobile data services adoption in New Zealand future predictions : a thesis submitted to the graduate faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, Auckland University of Technology, School of Computer and Information Sciences in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computing Information Systems, Auckland, New Zealand, 2007." Click here to access this resource online, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/402.

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Thesis (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2007.
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Houliston, Bryan. "Factors influencing the adoption of RFID technology in the New Zealand hospital environment dissertation [thesis] submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Information Technology, Semester 2, 2004." Full thesis. Abstract, 2004. http://puka2.aut.ac.nz/ait/theses/HoulistonB.pdf.

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Gordon, Sean William. "CuWITH a curiosity driven robot for office environmental security : a thesis submitted in partial fufilment for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences at Auckland University of Technology, September 20, 2009 /." Click here to access this resource online, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/734.

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The protection of assets is an important part of daily life. Currently this is done using a combination of passive security cameras and security officers actively patrolling the premises. However, security officers, being human, are subject to a number of limitations both physical and mental. A security robot would not suffer from these limitations, however currently there are a number of challenges to implementing such a robot. These challenges include navigation in a complex real-world environment, fast and accurate threat detection and threat tracking. Overcoming these challenges is the focus of my research. To that end a small security robot, the CuWITH or Curious WITH,has been developed and is presented in this thesis. The CuWITH utilises a programmable navigation system, curiosity-based threat detection and curiosity-driven threat tracking curiosity to protect a real office environment. In this thesis we will first discuss the CuWITH's system design in detail, with a particular focus on the components and the architectural strategies employed. We then move to a more detailed examination of the mathematical underpinnings of the CuWITHs curiosity based threat detection and curiosity driven threat tracking. The details of the CuWITH's navigation will also be explained. We will then present a number of experiments which demonstrate the effectiveness of the CuWITH. We show that the programmable navigation of the CuWITH, although simple, allows for easy modification of the patrol path without risk to the stability of the system. We will then present the results of both offline and online testing of the CuWITH's curiosity based threat detection. The reaction time and accuracy of the CuWITHs curiosity driven threat tracking will also be illustrated. As a final test the CuWITH is instructed to execute a patrol in a real office environment, with threatening and non-threatening persons present. The results of this test demonstrate all major systems of the CuWITH working together very well and successfully executing the patrol even when moved to a different environment.
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Li, Chun. "SMS-based vocabulary learning for ESL students a dissertation submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences (MCIS), 2009 /." Click here to access resource online, 2009. http://aut.researchgateway.ac.nz/handle/10292/746.

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Dissertation (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2009.
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Banker, Samantha R. Z. "Utilizing geographic information systems to identify potential lahar pathways in proximity to Cascade Stratovolcanoes Mount Saint Helens, Cowlitz & Skamania counties, Washington as case study : a thesis presented to the Department of Geology and Geography in candidacy for the degree of master of science /." Diss., Maryville, Mo. : Northwest Missouri State University, 2008. http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/theses/BankerSamanthaRZ/index.htm.

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Tsai, Tsung-Chun. "Map compression for a RFID-based two-dimensional indoor navigation system a dissertation submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Science (MCIS), 2008." Click here to access this resource online, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/652.

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Thesis (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2008.
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Jonnavithula, Lalitha. "Improving the interfaces of online discussion forums to enhance learning support : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Information Science in Information Systems at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand." Massey University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/968.

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This thesis describes a research work aimed at improving the interfaces of online discussion forums (ODFs) in relation to their functional support to enhance learning. These ODFs form part of almost all Learning Management Systems (LMSs) such as WebCT, Moodle and Blackboard, which are widely used in education nowadays. Although ODFs are identified as valuable sources to learning, their interfaces are limited in terms of providing support to students, such as in the areas of managing their postings as well as in facilitating them to quickly locate and obtain specified information. In addition, these systems lack features to support inter-institutional cooperation that could potentially increase knowledge sharing between students and educators of different institutions. The interface design objective of this study therefore was to explore and overcome the limitations identified as above, and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of ODFs’ support to learning. Using a task centered design approach; the required features were developed, and implemented in a working prototype called eQuake (electronic Question answer knowledge environment). eQuake is a shared online discussion forum system developed as an add-on to a well-known open source e-learning platform (Moodle). This system was intended for use among interinstitutional students in New Zealand tertiary institutions that teach similar courses. The improved interface functionalities of eQuake are expected to enhance learning support in terms of widening communication among users, increasing knowledge base, providing existing matching answer(s) quickly to students, and exposing students to multiple perspectives. This study considers such improvements to ODF interfaces as vital to enable users to enjoy the benefits of technology-mediated environment. The perceived usefulness and ease-of-use of improved features in eQuake were evaluated using a quantitative experimental research method. The evaluation was conducted at three tertiary institutions in New Zealand, and the overall results indicated positive response, although some suggestions for improvement have been made in the evaluation. This thesis presents a review of the related literature, describes the design and development of a user interface, followed by its implementation in eQuake, and a description of the evaluation. The thesis concludes with recommendations for better interface design of ODFs and provides suggestions for future research in this area.
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Wang, Lei. "Effectiveness of text-based mobile learning applications: case studies in tertiary education : a thesis presented to the academic faculty, submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Information Sciences in Information Technology, Massey University." Massey University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/1092.

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This research focuses on developing a series of mobile learning applications for future 'beyond' classroom learning environments. The thesis describes the general use pattern of the prototype and explores the key factors that could affect users‘ attitudes towards potential acceptance of the mobile learning applications. Finally, this thesis explores the user acceptance of the mobile learning applications; and investigates the mobility issue and the comparison of applying learning activities through mobile learning and e-learning.
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Zheng, Michael. "Deriving activity from RFID detection records in an assisted living context a dissertation submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fufilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences (MCIS), 2008 /." Click here to access this resource online, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/538.

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Thesis (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2007.
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Van, der Zwaag Frank. "EBusiness systems innovation and change in the passenger airline industry submitted in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Business in Information Technology, Auckland University of Technology, December 2004 /." Full thesis, 2004.

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Damba, Augustine Kureva. "A survey of technologies and algorithms for parsing and indexing multimedia databases this dissertation is presented as part of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences at the Auckland University of Technology, April 2008 /." Abstract Full dissertation, 2008.

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Dissertation (MCIS - Computer and Information Sciences) -- AUT University, 2008.
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Paul, Nathan J. "Creating a user-friendly multiple natural disaster database with a functioning display using Google mapping systems a thesis presented to the Department of Geology and Geography in candidacy for the degree of Master of Science /." Diss., Maryville, Mo. : Northwest Missouri State University, 2009. http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/theses/paulnathanj/index.htm.

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Zhang, Jiayu. "The role of independent advocacy groups in RFID technology use the current status of RFID technology adoption in New Zealand : a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Computer and Information Sciences (MCIS), 2008 /." Click here to access this resource online, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/543.

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Chukwuere, Joshua E. "An empirical investigation of rigour versus relevance in information systems research / Joshua. E. Chukwuere." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15766.

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The purpose of the study was to investigate the rigour and relevance of IS research; as researchers and practitioners are divided and living in a different world of aspiration m conducting research. This division is as a result of many reasons. The gap between researchers and practitioners has promulgated debate and argument among the two that has lasted for years. Many believed that IS research is effective and others opposed it. Others within or outside the discipline consider whether IS research output affects and impacts decision making in the industry. Meanwhile, the debate on rigour and relevance has lasted for decades but, in reality, the differences gap still persists, in spite of efforts by researchers. Their efforts and hard-work seem not to be very effective. This study seeks to determine whether practitioners meet their needs and expectations and whether they address them through the rigour and relevance of IS/academic research. It is also to determine whether this debate which has lingered over the years is worth it. The growing problems and needs in the practitioners' world call for an investigation into this rigour and relevance. There is an on-going criticism that IS research lacks rigour, relevance. effective communication and acceptance in the field as noted in the literature. The identified problem under investigation now is lack of rigour, relevance and other issues such as consistency, transparency, communication and inaccessibi lity in IS research. The population for the study comprised academic lecturers attending the South African Institute for Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT 2012) conference and North-West University IS and Computer Science (Mafikeng Campus) academics. The population was 90 lecturers/academics and the sample size of 73 answered the questionnaires.
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CHANG, KUI-LING, and 張桂玲. "A Study of Investigating the Degree of Satisfaction on the School Management Information Systems by Balanced ScoreCard." Thesis, 2003. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/3esy9n.

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Wu, Wei-Yuh, and 吳惟裕. "A Study on Influential Factors of Information Systems Outsourcing Degree and Performance-ROC Government Organization As An Example." Thesis, 2004. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/70320728782058395904.

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Abstract Enterprises are trying to outsource their information system under the severely competitive operating condition and also as a result of the rapid change of IT. Enterprises believe IT outsourcing could save cost, obtain the newest technology, increase business the efficiency, and maintain their advantage in competition. On March, 1998, The Executive Yuan of Republic of China promoted the policy of IS outsourcing, order to save cost, reorganize the infrastructure, increase the efficiency of the administration, elevate the service quality, and moreover, to advance the development of the whole IT industry. This research, based on the theory of transaction cost, and supported by the verified result of the survey, is intended for examining the factors and relations between the degree and the performance of government department IS outsourcing. Knowing the relationship between outsourcing and its affects, which will help decision makers in government establish or fiver thorough outsourcing policy, and therefore, enforce the decision on IS outsourcing. According to this paper, we conclude: 1, the more specified IT environment of the government is, the lower outsourcing degree is. 2, the more high-ranking officers in the government envolve with IS, the higher outsourcing degree is. 3, the higher the uncertainty of the IS policy in the government is, the more flawed contract with IS vendors would be. 4, the more ambivalent attitude to IS outsourcing of the government is, the worse relationship between the government and the IS contractors. 5,the more reputable IS supplier is, the better relationship between the government and the IS contractors is. 6, the better the relationship between IT system outsourcing contractors and government is, the better performance is.
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Albertyn, Erina Francina. "e-Process selection using decision making methods : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand." 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/1662.

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The key objective of this research is to develop a selection methodology that can be used to support and aid the selection of development processes for e-Commerce Information Systems (eCIS) effectively using various decision methods. The selection methodology supports developers in their choice of an e-Commerce Information System Development Process (e-Process) by providing them with a few different decision making methods for choosing between defined e-Processes using a set of quality aspects to compare and evaluate the different options. The methodology also provides historical data of previous selections that can be used to further support their specific choice. The research was initiated by the fast growing Information Technology environment, where e-Commerce Information Systems is a relatively new development area and developers of these systems may be using new development methods and have difficulty deciding on the best suited process to use when developing new eCIS. These developers also need documentary support for their choices and this research helps them with these decision-making processes. The e-Process Selection Methodology allows for the comparison of existing development processes as well as the comparison of processes as defined by the developers. Four different decision making methods, the Value-Benefit Method (Weighted Scoring), the Analytical Hierarchy Process, Case-Based Reasoning and a Social Choice method are used to solve the problem of selecting among e-Commerce Development Methodologies. The Value-Benefit Method, when applied to the selection of an e-Process from a set of e-Processes, uses multiple quality aspects. Values are assigned to each aspect for each of the e-Processes by experts. The importance of each of the aspects, to the eCIS, is defined in terms of weights. The selected e-Process is the one with the highest score when the values and weights are multiplied and then summed. The Analytic Hierarchy Process is used to quantify a selection of quality aspects and then these are used to evaluate alternative e-Processes and thus determining the best matching solution to the problem. This process provides for the ranking and determining of the relative worth of each of the quality aspects. Case-Based Reasoning requires the capturing of the resulting knowledge of previous cases, in a knowledge base, in order to make a decision. The case database is built in such a way that the concrete factual knowledge of previous individual cases that were solved previously is stored and can be used in the decision process. Case-based reasoning is used to determine the best choices. This allows the user to either use the selection methodology or the case base database to resolve their problems or both. Social Choice Methods are based on voting processes. Individuals vote for their preferences from a set of e-Processes. The results are aggregated to obtain a final result that indicates which e-Process is the preferred one. The e-Process Selection Methodology is demonstrated and validated by the development of a prototype tool. This tool can be used to select the most suitable solution for a case at hand. The thesis includes the factors that motivated the research and the process that was followed. The e-Process Selection Methodology is summarised as well as the strengths and weaknesses discussed. The contribution to knowledge is explained and future developments are proposed. To conclude, the lessons learnt and reinforced are considered.
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Ma, Hui. "Distribution design for complex value databases : a dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems at Massey University." 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/747.

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Distribution design for databases usually addresses the problems of fragmentation, allocation and replication. However, the main purposes of distribution are to improve performance and to increase system reliability. The former aspect is particularly relevant in cases where the desire to distribute data originates from the distributed nature of an organization with many data needs only arising locally, i.e., some data are retrieved and processed at only one or at most very few locations. Therefore, query optimization should be treated as an intrinsic part of distribution design. Due to the interdependencies between fragmentation, allocation and distributed query optimization it is not efficient to study each of the problems in isolation to get overall optimal distribution design. However, the combined problem of fragmentation, allocation and distributed query optimization is NP-hard, and thus requires heuristics to generate efficient solutions. In this thesis the foundations of fragmentation and allocation in databases on query processing are investigated using a query cost model. The considered databases are defined on complex value data models, which capture complex value, object-oriented and XML-based databases. The emphasis on complex value databases enables a large variety of schema fragmentation, while at the same time it imposes restrictions on the way schemata can be fragmented. It is shown that the allocation of locations to the nodes of an optimized query tree is only marginally affected by the allocation of fragments. This implies that optimization of query processing and optimization of fragment allocation are largely orthogonal to each other, leading to several scenarios for fragment allocation. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that optimized queries are given with subqueries having selection and projection operations applied to leaves. With this assumption some heuristic procedures can be developed to find an “optimal” fragmentation and allocation. In particular, cost-based algorithms for primary horizontal and derived horizontal fragmentation, vertical fragmentation are presented.
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"An interactive GIS map of autism resources in Missouri a thesis presented to the Department of Geology and Geography in candidacy for the degree of Master of Science /." Diss., Maryville, Mo. : Northwest Missouri State University, 2009. http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/theses/PetersonDebbie/index.htm.

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Chen, Nai-ting, and 陳乃亭. "The Effecting of Systems''s Complexity, the Use of CAAT, and Internal Auditor''s Involvemental Degree in System''s Developmental Process to Information Quality." Thesis, 1995. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/59361696974646520051.

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