Impacts of Openness on the Success of Information System Development Research Projects

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Title: Impacts of Openness on the Success of Information System Development Research Projects

Authors: Stephen McCarthy:Cork University Business School,UCC; Paidi O’Raghallaigh:INFANT Research Centre,UCC; Ciara Fitzgerald:Cork University Business School,UCC; Frederic Adam:Cork University Business School,UCC

Abstract: Information Systems Development (ISD) research projects are those in which the conduction of research is not possible without the development of a tangible ICT solution. ISD research projects face inherent tensions between the need for exploration (i.e. radical innovation) and exploitation (i.e. incremental innovation). This requires varying degrees of openness to balance the exploration of new opportunities and exploitation of existing capabilities. In this paper, we investigate the management of openness in ISD research projects and their impact on project success. Findings from three ISD research projects are outlined which offer contrasting approaches to the management of openness. Each management approach is then evaluated according to the perspectives of success in the balance scorecard for projects i.e. Financial, Customer, Internal Business, and Learning and Innovation. Finally, key learnings from the projects are presented, as well as concluding remarks on success in ISD research projects.

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Scenario Based Prototyping – When Open Source meets the Video Star

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Title: Scenario Based Prototyping – When Open Source meets the Video Star

Authors: Paidi O’Raghallaigh:INFANT Research Centre, UCC; Frederic Adam; Cork University Business School, UCC

Abstract: Prototyping is crucial to the success of Information Systems Development (ISD) projects, especially those of a more equivocal nature. Prototyping efforts face inherent tensions between the need for producing high-fidelity complex prototypes and producing them quickly and at low cost. This paper describes how a number of ISD teams focused on stitching together relatively low-cost high-fidelity prototypes through the loose assembly of pre-existing open source software (OSS) components. Video recordings were captured of the role playing use of these prototypes by realistic persona in realistic scenarios. These videos were replayed to stakeholders in order to provoke a response and to capture their rich insights. We use the acronym OSP to represent this method of Open Source Scenario-Based Prototyping. Based on observations of the activities of these teams, the paper is in a position to describe a high level method for producing OSPs.

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The Classification, Challenge and Potential of Business Models by Using Open Data

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Title: The Classification, Challenge and Potential of Business Models by Using Open Data

Authors: Tetsuo Noda:Shimane University; Hiroki Fukushiro:Shimane University;
Akio Yoshida:Jawaharlal Nehru University; Shane Coughlan:Opendawn

Abstract: Public data collected or possessed by administrative agencies and subsequently released as Open Data is expected to bring about positive economic effects. The purpose of our research is to estimate economic effects provided by the utilization of Open Data in business industries. To prepare a statistical analysis survey for business industries we would classify Open Data business model case studies. In this paper we have classified existing Open Data business cases into business models to facilitate statistical analysis regarding effectiveness and growth potential. This approach allows us to extract the challenges and possibilities of each Open Data business model within certain parameters.

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When to Use Rewards in Charitable Crowdfunding

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Title: When to Use Rewards in Charitable Crowdfunding

Authors: Stephen Warren:University College Cork; Rob Gleasure:University College Cork;
Philip O’Reilly:University College Cork; Joseph Feller:University College Cork;
Shanping Li:Zheijang University; Jerry Christoforo:State Street Corporation

Abstract: Charitable crowdfunding is an important source of funds for charitable organizations. The offer of tokens or rewards is often used to entice potential donors to donate to a cause. This study investigates when it is beneficial to offer rewards in a charitable crowdfunding campaign. Three design principles are developed from the current literature which aim to help in the creation of a successful crowdfunding campaign. Important factors identified were types of donations a charitable organization usually receives, the groups of donors associated with that organization and the need for one time considerably large donations.

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Sharing Knowledge about Open Source Licenses at DLR

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Title: Sharing Knowledge about Open Source Licenses at DLR

Authors: Andreas Schreiber:German Aerospace Center; Carina Haupt:German Aerospace Center

Abstract: In science, more and more software is published as Open Source software or uses Open Source projects. Therefore, scientists must be aware of requirements, restrictions and compatibility issues of Open Source licenses. We describe our strategy at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to awake the awareness among our domain scientists and to enable and support them in publishing Open Source software, which is free of license issues. We provide hands-on material, offer training courses, and foster knowledge sharing between peer scientists. Findings and feedback prove the usefulness and effectiveness.

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Stick or Twist: Balancing Blockchain Decentralisation and Miner Pooling

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Title: Stick or Twist: Balancing Blockchain Decentralisation and Miner Pooling

Authors: David Sheehan:University College Cork; Rob Gleasure:University College Cork;
Joe Feller:University College Cork; Shanping Li:Zheijiang University; Jerry Cristiforo:State Street

Abstract: The Emerging Blockchain technologies have earned substantial attention in the area of Financial Technology in recent years. Its decentralized environment allows for the mining of Bitcoins by miners either independently or in groups. The community of miners have faith in the integrity of each other to sustain the network, through mining pools remaining at a reasonable level of mining power. Blockchain’s decentralized system is one of its main selling points and is a source of great attraction for users. However, when these mining pools start to grow and increase their mining power to dangerous levels it can result in a shift towards a centralized environment. This push goes against foundational principles of Bitcoin, leading to ongoing debate among various stakeholders.

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Managing Risk in Business Centric Crowdfunding Platforms

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Title: Managing Risk in Business Centric Crowdfunding Platforms

Authors: Peter Stack:University College Cork; Joe Feller:University College Cork;
Phil O’Reilly:University College Cork; Rob Gleasure:University College Cork;
Shanping Li:Zhejiang University; Jerry Cristoforo:State Street Corporation

Abstract: Crowdfunding is a rapidly growing phenomenon and is becoming a viable alternative to traditional financial institutions for small business fund seekers. Crowdfunding involves harnessing small individual investments from a large number of investors. This paper explores four key risks associated with crowdfunding: Money Laundering, IP Theft, Fraud, and “Failure by Success.” The paper then outlines key research questions for the next stage of the research, which will empirically investigate how crowdfunding platforms self-govern against these risks.

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Open Peer Review CMS Support

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Title: Open Peer Review CMS Support

Authors: Oliver Zendel:Austrian Institute of Technology; Matthias Schorghuber:Austrian Institute of Technology; Michela Vignoli:Austrian Institute of Technology

Abstract: Peer reviewing is a crucial step for quality assurance at scientific publishing. The task is time consuming and error-prone due to conflicts of interest, subjective opinions, and different education backgrounds. Open Peer Review (OPR) can solve many of said problems and is already applied to the journal publishing workflow. The poster visualizes the efforts done in the EU project OpenUP to evaluate the usefulness of OPR for conference submissions. Two conference venues will try out specific versions of OPR. The conference management software (CMS) needed to facilitate this process is summarized. The CMS solution HotCRP was chosen among the evaluated options for the pilots. The poster introduces the individual processes of open peer review at the two venues and how this is supported in HotCRP. This shall give conference organizers an insight into what is possible and allow for discussions with the OpenUP team about the selected approaches.

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How is Value Created within an Inner Source Environment?

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Title: How is Value Created within an Inner Source Environment?

Author: Noel Carroll:University of Limerick

Abstract: Awareness and indeed adoption of open source practices inside corporate entities, something termed Inner Source, has become quite popular in recent years. However, the majority of research efforts focus on industry-driven Inner Source adoption with little or no conceptual accounts of how value is created and sustained within Inner Source environments. This research-in-progress explains how an Inner Source Capability Maturity Model (IS-CMM) can offer a structure to guide Inner Source strategies and sustaining value co-creation.

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An Author Network to Classify Open Online Discussions

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Title: An Author Network to Classify Open Online Discussions

Authors: Mattias Mano:i3-Centre de Recherches en Gestion, Ecole Polytechnique;
Jean-Michel Dalle:University Pierre et Marie Curie;
Joanna Tomasik:Centrale Supelec

Abstract: Among other modalities, online coordination can notably rely on discussions and forums. However, and notwithstanding increasing research efforts, direct approaches that would help communities and moderators distinguish between gossip and serious debates are still largely missing. We present an innovative methodology to detect the different structures of online discussions in the sub-Reddit Change My View. Applying a clustering algorithm to the author networks, we highlight three distinct classes characterized by alternative behaviors. To better understand the underlying social dynamics, we implement a relational event model that provides evidence for three effects whose influence can affect the structure of online discussions.

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