Australia-wide

Table of Contents

11. A longitudinal study of information systems research in Australia

Introduction

Research approach

Results

Conclusions and future work

References

12. The information systems academic discipline in Australian universities: a meta-analysis

Introduction

Approach adopted

Size of the IS presence in Australian universities

Summary

Mechanisms of control

Publication records

Attracting research funding

Structural location and independence of IS groups

Other ways of attaining prestigious reputations

Summary

Core body of knowledge

Research and teaching methods and standards

Unique symbol set

Key IS topics in research and teaching

Laws, rules and evidenced guidelines

Impact of local contingencies versus degree of professionalism

Degree of professionalism

Impact of local contingencies

Linking the degree of professionalism and the impact of local contingencies

Australian responses to reduced ICT enrolments

Changes to organisational arrangements

Changes to IS curriculum

Changes in IS research

Summary

The RQF and its impact

Impact on the long-term viability of IS conferences

Summary

Limitations and future research

Conclusions

Select bibliography

Appendix 12.1: analysis of IS research topics by state