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{"title":"Information Re-Sharing on Social Network Sites in the Age of Fake News","authors":"Mehrdad Koohikamali, A. Sidorova","doi":"10.28945/3871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3871","url":null,"abstract":"This article examines the relationship between the characteristics of social media content and re-sharing behavior.","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"27 1","pages":"215-235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89852026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Small Business Conformity with Quality Website Design Criteria in a Marketing Communication Context","authors":"Martine Robinson Beachboard","doi":"10.28945/3852","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3852","url":null,"abstract":"Aim/Purpose Professional companies selling persuasive-communication services via the World Wide Web need to be exemplars of effective informing practices. Their credibility is at risk if their websites do not excel in marketing message and use of medium. Their unique brands need to be expressed through website technology and content, or they cannot compete successfully. Background Compares marketing communication consultants’ websites with expert criteria. Methodology Content analysis of 40 advertising agency websites. Contribution Links an evaluation of advertising agency compliance with expert website criteria to established branding constructs. Findings Most small advertising agencies could improve their brand reputations through better compliance with experts’ recommended website design and content criteria. Recommendations for Practitioners A hierarchy of recommendations for practitioners is offered, addressing ease and importance. Impact on Society Clarity and credibility of message and medium improve our ability to practice effective informing. Future Research Explore online communications of specialized populations such as digital marketing experts.","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"8 1","pages":"195-214"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79562099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Technology Addiction: How Social Network Sites Impact our Lives","authors":"Natalie Gerhart","doi":"10.28945/3851","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3851","url":null,"abstract":"(CC BY-NC 4.0) This article is licensed to you under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. When you copy and redistribute this paper in full or in part, you need to provide proper attribution to it to ensure that others can later locate this work (and to ensure that others do not accuse you of plagiarism). You may (and we encourage you to) adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to use this material for commercial purposes. TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION: HOW SOCIAL NETWORK SITES IMPACT OUR LIVES","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"82 1","pages":"179-194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86194987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Business Analytics as a Tool to Transforming Information into an Informing System: The Case of the On-Line Course Registration System","authors":"Dimitar Christozov","doi":"10.28945/3681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3681","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"57 1","pages":"167-178"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85986364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Informing Needs of Procurement Officers in Israel","authors":"D. Bouhnik, Yahel Giat, Issachar Zarruk","doi":"10.28945/3686","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3686","url":null,"abstract":"(CC BY-NC 4.0) This article is licensed to you under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. When you copy and redistribute this paper in full or in part, you need to provide proper attribution to it to ensure that others can later locate this work (and to ensure that others do not accuse you of plagiarism). You may (and we encourage you to) adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to use this material for commercial purposes. THE INFORMING NEEDS OF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS IN ISRAEL","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"5 1","pages":"149-165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88381868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Utilisation of Smartphones Apps as a Service Tool at Kuwaiti Academic Libraries","authors":"H. Ghuloum, Zuwainah R Allamki","doi":"10.28945/3766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3766","url":null,"abstract":"Accepting Editor Peter Rittgen│ Received: December 14, 2016│ Revised: March 29, May 8, May 16, 2017 │ Accepted: June 9, 2017. Cite as: Ghuloum, H. F., & Al-lamki, Z. (2017). The utilisation of smartphones apps as a service tool at Kuwaiti academic libraries. Informing Science: the International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline, 20, 133-148. Retrieved from http://www.informingscience.org/Publications/3766 (CC BY-NC 4.0) This article is licensed to you under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. When you copy and redistribute this paper in full or in part, you need to provide proper attribution to it to ensure that others can later locate this work (and to ensure that others do not accuse you of plagiarism). You may (and we encourage you to) adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to use this material for commercial purposes. THE UTILISATION OF SMARTPHONES APPS AS A SERVICE TOOL AT KUWAITI ACADEMIC LIBRARIES","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"133-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86313034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving Information Technology Curriculum Learning Outcomes","authors":"D. Anderson","doi":"10.28945/3690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3690","url":null,"abstract":"Aim/Purpose Information Technology students’ learning outcomes improve when teaching methodology moves away from didactic behaviorist-based pedagogy toward a more heuristic constructivist-based version of andragogy. Background There is a distinctive difference, a notable gap, between the academic community and the business community in their views of the level of preparedness of recent information technology program graduates. An understanding of how Information Technology curriculum is developed and taught along with the underpinning learning theory is needed to address the deficient attainment of learning outcomes which lies at the heart of this matter. Methodology The case study research methodology has been selected to conduct this empirical inquiry facilitating an in depth exploration within its real-life context. The subject of analysis is two Information Technology classes which are composed of a combination of second year and third year students; both classes have six students, the same six students. Contribution It is the purpose of this research to show that the use of improved approaches to learning will produce more desirable learning outcomes. Findings The results of this inquiry clearly show that the use of the traditional behaviorist based pedagogic model to achieve college and university IT program learning outcomes is not as effective as a more constructivist based andragogic model. Recommendations for Practitioners Instruction based purely on behaviorism or constructivism does a disservice to the typical college and university level learner. The correct approach lies somewhere in between; the most successful outcome attainment will be the product of incorporating the best of both. Impact on Society Instructional strategies produce learning outcomes; learning outcomes demonstrate what knowledge has been acquired. Acquired knowledge is used by students as they pursue professional careers and other ventures in life. Future Research Learning and teaching approaches are not “one-size-fits-all” propositions; different strategies are appropriate for different circumstances and situations. Additional research should seek to introduce vehicles that will move learners away Improving IT Learning Outcomes 120 from one the traditional methodology that has been used throughout much of their educational careers to an approach that is better suited to equip them with the skills necessary to meet the challenges awaiting them in the professional world.","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"22 1","pages":"119-131"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72685069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of IT Integration on Supply Chain Agility Towards Market Performance (A Proposed Study)","authors":"S. M. Far, M. Akbari, S. Clarke","doi":"10.28945/3747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3747","url":null,"abstract":"Aim/Purpose: An important objective of any firm is escalation of its performance and the achievement of competitive advantages. Supply chain agility plays a prominent role to enhance the level of firm’s performance. Moreover, information technology (IT) plays a foundational role in supply chain management practices. Hence, this study proposes the relationship between IT integration as the competency of IT and firm’s market performance both directly and through mediating role of supply chain agility. Background: Many studies have been done to date on the impact of supply chain agility on overall firm’s performance. However, the effect of an agile supply chain on firm’s market performance per se needs to be studied. Furthermore, there is a gap in the literature about the effect of IT competency such as IT integration on firm’s market performance both directly and through mediating role of supply chain agility. Recommendation for Researchers: The first direction this study gives to researchers is to consider the different factors which have significant effect on the agility of supply chain, particularly the IT related ones. The second direction is about the study on the effect of IT competencies and supply chain agility on each category of firm’s performance separately instead of considering it as a one construct. Impact on Society: Although this is a conceptual study, it can highlight the importance of IT competency not only in our daily life, but also in our businesses and industries. Future Research: This study only proposes some relationships based on theory and literature. Future researchers can test these proposed relationships in different contexts and compare the results. Furthermore, this study proposes the relationships for large manufacturing sector in developing countries. The model could be tested for SMEs as well. In addition, the proposed theoretical model in this study might be tested in both developing as well as developed countries to compare the results which will be contributed to the body of knowledge.","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"74 1","pages":"99-117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86293375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Constructivist Approach in Teaching Business Statistics","authors":"Greeni Maheshwari, Susan Thomas","doi":"10.28945/3748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3748","url":null,"abstract":"Aim/Purpose: The main aim of the research is to examine the performance of second language English speaking students enrolled in the Business Statistics course and to investigate the academic performance of students when taught under the constructivist and non-constructivist approaches in a classroom environment.\u0000\u0000Background: There are different learning theories that are established based on how students learn. Each of these theories has its own benefits based on the different type of learners and context of the environment. The students in this research are new to the University environment and to a challenging technical course like Business Statistics. This research has been carried out to see the effectiveness of the constructivist approach in motivating and increasing the student engagement and their academic performance. \u0000\u0000Methodology : A total of 1373 students were involved in the quasi-experiment method using Stratified Sampling Method from the year 2015 until 2016.\u0000\u0000Contribution: To consider curriculum adjustments for first year programs and implications for teacher education.\u0000\u0000Findings: The t-test for unequal variances was used to understand the mean score. Results indicate students have high motivation level and achieve higher mean scores when they are taught using the constructivist teaching approach compared to the non-constructivist teaching approach.\u0000\u0000Recommendations for Practitioners: To consider the challenges faced by first year students and create a teaching approach that fits their needs.\u0000\u0000Recommendation for Researchers: To explore in depth other teaching approaches of the Business Statistics course in improving students’ academic performance.\u0000\u0000Impact on Society : The constructivist approach will enable learning to be enjoyable and students to be more confident.\u0000\u0000Future Research: The research will assist other lectures teaching Business Statistics in creating a more conducive environment to encourage second language English speaking students to overcome their shyness and be more engaged.","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"11 1","pages":"83-97"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87469536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Devising Enabling Spaces and Affordances for Personal Knowledge Management System Design","authors":"U. Schmitt","doi":"10.28945/3743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.28945/3743","url":null,"abstract":"CITATION: Schmitt, U. 2017. Devising enabling spaces and affordances for personal knowledge management system design. Informing Science: The International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline, 20:63-82, doi:10.28945/3743.","PeriodicalId":39754,"journal":{"name":"Informing Science","volume":"9 1","pages":"63-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84692620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}