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A Contemporary Look at Methodological Shifts and Publication Trends in the Business Informatics Community

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores recent trends in the adoption of research methods and publication practices within the Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik, WI) community in German-speaking countries, taking into account the various research paradigms in the Information Systems (IS) discipline. A scientometric analysis of more than 1,800 peer-reviewed journal articles by WI professors from 2010 to 2020 reveals two key findings. First, research methods from positivist, interpretive, and constructivist paradigms have been adopted in a balanced manner, reflecting progress and maturity within the WI community. Second, a trend toward increased publication in international IS journals was observed, with constructivist research notably well represented. These findings indicate a growing presence of the WI community in international IS journals while maintaining methodological diversity.

Source: Business & Information Systems Engineering

DOI: 10.1007/s12599-025-00934-6

Authors: Ronja Ruth Schwinghammer, Jan-Hendrik Schmidt, Nane Winkler, Alexander Benlian, Thomas Hess

Institutions: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Technische Universität Darmstadt

Language: English

Topic: scientometrics and bibliometrics research

Subfield: Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,090

Funder: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München