Browsing Business Information Systems (Conference Papers) by Author "Lang, Michael"
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An Investigation of Factors Affecting Satisfactory Student Learning via On-Line Discussion Boards
Lang, Michael; Costello, M. (2009)This paper explores the factors which affect students¿ learning using on-line discussion boards. Following prior research into the use and acceptance of information technology in general, and of educational ... -
Learning analytics for measuring engagement and academic performance: a case study and future directions
Lang, Michael (Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2022-06-17)This paper presents an analysis of various metrics of student engagement and academic performance, based on data extracted from a virtual learning environment (VLE) and other supporting technologies. The level of ... -
Linking threat avoidance and security adoption: a theoretical model For SMEs
Browne, Sean; Lang, Michael; Golden, Willie (AIS Electronic Library (AISeL), 2015-06-07)A deficiency exists in the Information Systems Security literature because of the tendency to regard IT threat avoidance and IT security adoption as separate behaviours. In addressing the deficiency this research in progress ... -
The Paradox of "Structured" Methods for Software Requirements Management: A Case Study of an E-Government Development Project
Conboy, Kieran; Lang, Michael (2009)This paper outlines the alternative perspectives of "rationalism" and "improvisation" within information systems development, and describes the major shortcomings of each. It then discusses how these shortcomings ... -
Reconciling Usability and Security: Interaction Design Guidance and Practices for On-Line User Authentication.
Lang, Michael (2010)Usability and security are often portrayed as though they are competing priorities in information systems development. Given that both are essential to the design of an effective system, it is important that ... -
Reconsidering the "Software Crisis": A Study of Hypermedia Systems Development
Lang, Michael (2003)With the advent and growth of the Web, hypermedia information systems have propagated within and beyond organizations. Much concern has been expressed about the quality of hypermedia systems being developed and the apparent ... -
Social Networking and Personal Data Security: A Study of Attitudes and Public Awareness in Ireland
Lang, Michael; Devitt, Jonathan; Kelly, Seán; Kinneen, Andrew; O'Malley, John; Prunty, Darren (IEEE, 2009)This paper reports the findings of a study of attitudes towards data security issues and awareness of the potential risks of social networking sites, most notably the possibility of identity fraud. The population for this ... -
A survey of cyberbullying amongst students in Ireland's higher education sector
Doherty, Clare; Lang, Michael (International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2015-10-26)Cyberbullying is an extension of traditional bullying where victims are harassed via the internet or mobile phones. This study investigated the victims’ experiences of cyberbullying including the prevalence, type and ... -
Techniques and Methodologies for Multimedia Systems Development: A Survey of Industrial Practice
Lang, Michael; Barry, Chris (Kluwer, 2001) -
The use of web-based international surveys in information systems research
Lang, Michael (2002)There has been much interest of late in the use of Web-based surveys. However, the methodological issues of Web-based surveys are poorly understood. While this new medium permits low-cost wide-scale access to international ... -
Using Agile Practices to Build Trust in an Agile Team: A Case Study.
McHugh, Orla; Conboy, Kieran; Lang, Michael (2010)Trust is an important aspect of any software development team, but particularly with self-managing teams as team members are very dependent on one another. Agile teams are considered to be self-managing and they employ ... -
Using data analytics to detect possible collusion in a multiple choice quiz test
Lang, Michael (Springer, 2021-08-25)This paper reports on the experiences of using an on-line MCQ test to assess students’ knowledge for a postgraduate module. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the test was taken in a remote non-proctored environment. ... -
Using peer-assisted problem-based learning to develop business systems analysis skills: an experience report
Lang, Michael (The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), 2022-07-17)This paper reports on the experiences of using peer-assisted problem-based learning (PAPBL) in a very large class of postgraduate students for an assignment spanning two complementary modules (Database Technologies and ... -
Using Web-based Surveys for Information Systems Research: An Experience Report.
Lang, Michael (2005)There has been much interest of late in the use of Web-based surveys. However, the methodological issues of Web-based surveys are poorly understood. This paper reports on the experiences gained from a recently conducted ... -
Web-Based Information Systems Development: An Empirical Study of Requirements Engineering Approaches
Lang, Michael; Conboy, Kieran (2002)No system is perfect in so far as requirements are always the subject of ongoing negotiation, and there will generally be a subset of the requirements that get pushed aside. This is especially true of the volatile environments ... -
Web-based Systems Development: An Empirically-Grounded Conceptual Framework
Lang, Michael (2007)This paper encapsulates the main findings of an in-depth study of Web development practices in Ireland. The essential research objective was to build a richer understanding of the modern context of Web development and of ... -
Web-based Systems Development: Analysis and Comparison of Practices in Croatia and Ireland
Lang, Michael (Springer, 2008)Abstract: The ¿dot.com¿ hysteria which sparked fears of a ¿Web crisis¿ a decade ago has long subsided and firms established in the 1990¿s now have mature development processes in place. This paper presents a timely ... -
What Determines E-Loyalty? An Analysis of Factors Affecting On-Line Customer Retention
Clifford, Donnacha; Lang, Michael (2012)The objective of this research was to identify, assess and rank the determinants of e-Loyalty for the benefit of online stores so that they may have a better understanding as to what factors customers consider most important ...