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Professors Nick Berente from the University of Notre Dame and Jan Recker from the University of Hamburg talk about current and persistent topics in information systems research, a field that explores how digital technologies change business and society. You can find papers and other materials we discuss in each episode at www.janrecker.com/this-is-research-podcast/.

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Do you think AI will have an impact on science? You are wrong. It will not–it already does. The annual International Conference on Information Systems received over 1,000 more paper submissions this year. Our main journals report a 20%, 40%, or even ... more

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We devote enormous time and effort to developing a research idea, crafting a research design, executing a study, and then writing and polishing a paper – only to then find out that the reviewers do not find our contribution interesting enough to publ... more

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We have Daniel Schlagwein on the show, who is what Germans call a "Tausendsassa:" He is both a practitioner and researcher of digital nomadism, the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Information Technology, and president of the AIS special interest gr... more

Jan is annoyed because he needs to revise his papers and respond to his reviewers. Why can't ChatGPT or Claude do this for him? Why aren't we doing this already? So we start to wonder: what will happen to paper writing, reviews, and revisions as we e... more

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Recent Guests

Stefan Seidel
Researcher with experience in blockchain regulation.
Episode: Doing research on prime ministers
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Episode: Data is the fuel that sets innovation on fire
Young Jin Yu
Professor and qualitative researcher, exploring the nuances of technology and society
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Episode: The great debate
Jacqueline Corbett
Professor at the University of Laval and president of SIGGreen
University of Laval
Episode: Are digital technologies helping to green our planet?
Jason Thatcher
Senior Editor at multiple journals and contributing participant in the editing discussion
Episode: How to be an editor 101, or: how to get away with bad paper decisions
Monideepa Tarafdar
Editor-in-Chief of JAIS
Journal of the Association for Information Systems
Episode: Let's all cheer for the Journal of the Association for Information Systems
Kalle Littinen
A prolific scholar discussing the history of information systems.
Case Western Reserve University
Episode: The five best episodes to get you started with this podcast
Paul Leonardi
A brilliant scholar who discusses qualitative research methodologies.
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Jonny Holmström
Director at the Swedish Center for Digital Innovation
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Episode: What do practitioners want from us?

Hosts

Nick Berente
Host and information-systems researcher affiliated with the University of Notre Dame; long-time contributor to IS thought leadership and publishing discussions.
Jan Recker
Co-host and information-systems researcher; professor with extensive work in IS theory and publishing practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Hope Koch

    Excellent- thank you for doing this podcast, I have required several episodes in my Ph D seminar

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hope Koch- Baylor
    United States9 months ago
  • Awesome resource for IS researchers

    Highly recommended listening for Information Systems (IS) researchers to stay in touch with the latest developments in the discipline. 🥳

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blairw2500
    Australia5 years ago
  • Cool

    It is pretty cool these guys are doing this. I appreciate them giving it a go.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric walden
    United States5 years ago
  • Fascinating insights

    I’m new to the podcast. Came across it via a tweet by Nick. I’m thoroughly enjoying the exchanges, very enriching. The field of IS needs more of these types of discussions. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @pitsotsibs
    South Africa5 years ago

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Audience appreciates practical takeaways for publishing and research design.
Listeners praise the accessible, concept-rich conversations that unpack complex IS topics.
The show is viewed as a valuable, rigorous resource for IS scholars and PhD students.

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Glaser, Strauss, Charmaz, Nelson, Claude.ai? When digital nomads use generative AI to build grounded theories for the Journal of Information Technology
Q: What are the main GTM subgenres and how might AI fit in each?
There are four identified approaches (Glaserian induction, Strauss-informed theory, constructivist/interpretivist, and computational GTM). AI can be more acceptable for induction and pattern identification in large data sets, but is less suitable for nuanced interpretive work that requires deep cultural and linguistic understanding.
Who wants to be a this IS research expert? Jan's turn
Q: Where was the influential 1995 business process reengineering paper published?
JMIS is the correct venue; the discussion centers on whether it was in JMIS or Information and Management, with the chosen answer reflecting a long back-and-forth about publication venues.
Who wants to be a this IS research expert? Jan's turn
Q: Enid Mumford is associated with which IS development practice?
D, User Participation (participatory design).
Who wants to be a this IS research expert? Jan's turn
Q: MIS Quarterly is physically headquartered and historically associated with which university?
D, University of Minnesota.
Who wants to be a this IS research expert?
Q: Which paper introduced UTAUT?
Venkatesh, Thong, and Xu 2012 MIS Quarterly is discussed as option; the correct core is Venkatesh, Davis 2003 MIS Quarterly (UTAUT).

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A thought-provoking mix of IS research discussion, publishing practice, and methodological debates led by two long-tenured professors. Episodes commonly explore how information systems shape organizations and society, with frequent dives into journals, peer review, AI in research, and the evolution of scholarly norms. Noteworthy is the informal banter, cross-disciplinary references, and a willingness to challenge established workflows, making it valuable for researchers, editors, and academics seeking practical insights and big-picture context on how the field is changing.

Listeners can expect rigorous yet approachable conversations that pair theory with real-world publishing experiences, from grounded theory and AI-assisted research to jo... more

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