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Papers by Marty Crossland

IGI Global eBooks, Jan 18, 2011

Springer eBooks, 2008

Enterprise adoption of information technology (IT) innovations has been a topic of tremendous int... more Enterprise adoption of information technology (IT) innovations has been a topic of tremendous interest to both practitioners and researchers. The study of technological, managerial, strategic, and economic factors as well as adoption processes and contexts has led the field to become a rich tapestry of many theoretical and conceptual foundations. This paper provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary classification and analysis of the scholarly development of the enterprise-level IT innovation adoption literature by examining articles over the past three decades (1977-2008). We identify 472 articles and classify them by functional discipline, publication, research methodology, and IT type. The paper applies text analytic methods to this document repository to (1) identify salient adoption determinants and their relationships, (2) discover research trends and patterns across disciplines, and (3) suggest potential areas for future research in IT innovation adoption at the enterprise level.

Journal of the scholarship of teaching and learning for Christians in higher education, Mar 9, 2017

The Language of God, written in 2006, spent a good bit of time on the New York Times Bestseller L... more The Language of God, written in 2006, spent a good bit of time on the New York Times Bestseller List. It has been the subject of many discussions, debates, and probably even quite a few arguments. Many scientists will probably claim that Francis Collins has "crossed the line" by improperly (in their view) intermingling science with faith. In contrast, many Christians probably welcome this passionate, intellectual believer. Collins, who earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Yale and an M.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, gained worldwide name recognition as head of the Human Genome Project and is considered one of the world's leading scientists. The groundbreaking work of the Human Genome Project succeeded in unlocking the genetic codes embedded in the famous and wondrous aspect of organic chemistry known as DNA.

Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 1994

A laboratory experiment was used IO investigate the effects on decision-maker performance of usin... more A laboratory experiment was used IO investigate the effects on decision-maker performance of using geographic information system (GI8 technology as a spatial decision support ystem Volunteer subjects completed a site location task that required decisions to be made ...

The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) a... more The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and a research framework for information systems researchers. The paper summarizes the main GIS features, functions, and capabilities, including a research framework for GIS. In addition, several opportunities for research are suggested including those related to GIS management, organizational impacts, collaborative issues, evaluations of decision-

Springer eBooks, 2017

ABSTRACT SynonymsMarketing information system; Business applicationDefinitionA spatial decision s... more ABSTRACT SynonymsMarketing information system; Business applicationDefinitionA spatial decision support system (SDSS) is a computer-based system that combines conventional data, spatially‐referenced data and information, and decision logic as a tool for assisting a human decision-maker. It usually includes a user interface for communicating with the decision-maker. It is the logical marriage of geographic information systems (GIS) and decision support systems (DSS) technologies to form an even more powerful assistant for decision‐making. In these systems the database and decision engine of the DSS is enhanced with the capability of specifying, analyzing, and presenting the “where” of information sets within the GIS. An SDSS does not actually make a decision, but instead assists the human decision-maker in reviewing and analyzing data and presenting processed information in a form that is friendly to the decision-maker. Effectiveness of an SDSS generally concern ...

IGI Global eBooks, Jan 18, 2011

A significant trend in command and control human-systems integration is the design of decision-su... more A significant trend in command and control human-systems integration is the design of decision-support systems that attempt to facilitate collaboration between the human operator and the automation. Unfortunately, whereas a large body of literature has been dedicated to describing both agents' respective involvement in the decision-making process (e.g.,

Encyclopedia of GIS, 2017

Ann. UMCS Informatica, 2004

This paper describes a planned program of investigation designed to determine what characteristic... more This paper describes a planned program of investigation designed to determine what characteristics are signficant in predicting performance of students used as subjects in IT system penetration testing testbeds. In large part the experimental design replicates an earlier study by Jonsson et al., and extends that study to include factors describing the attacking subjects. In this way the proposed study is expected to be able to verify and further their work by collecting data on a larger population of subjects. Among others we expect to verify their hypothesis that to the stationary nature of the breaking-in process and the intrusion process during the standard attack phase is characterized by exponential distribution. Finally, the proposed study will be also usable for the purpose of evaluation of intrusion detection systems.

Encyclopedia of GIS, 2016

Encyclopedia of GIS, 2016

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology

Geographic information systems (GISs) as a technology have been studied and reported extensively ... more Geographic information systems (GISs) as a technology have been studied and reported extensively and, not unexpectedly, in the field of geography. The various ways of capturing spatial data, arranging attribute data into appropriate database structures, and making the resulting large data sets efficient to store and query have been extensively researched and reported (Densham, 1991). However, the geographic research community has only recently noted the need to study how GISs are used as decision tools, especially with regard to how such decision making might be related to a decision maker’s cognitive style (Mennecke, Crossland, et al., 2000). As an example, the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science called for research examining how geographic knowledge is acquired through different media and by users with different levels of experience and training (University Consortium for Geographic Information Science, 1996).

Web Technologies for Commerce and Services Online

Encyclopedia of GIS, 2008

ABSTRACT SynonymsMarketing information system; Business applicationDefinitionA spatial decision s... more ABSTRACT SynonymsMarketing information system; Business applicationDefinitionA spatial decision support system (SDSS) is a computer-based system that combines conventional data, spatially‐referenced data and information, and decision logic as a tool for assisting a human decision-maker. It usually includes a user interface for communicating with the decision-maker. It is the logical marriage of geographic information systems (GIS) and decision support systems (DSS) technologies to form an even more powerful assistant for decision‐making. In these systems the database and decision engine of the DSS is enhanced with the capability of specifying, analyzing, and presenting the “where” of information sets within the GIS. An SDSS does not actually make a decision, but instead assists the human decision-maker in reviewing and analyzing data and presenting processed information in a form that is friendly to the decision-maker. Effectiveness of an SDSS generally concern ...

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The recent exponential growth of the science and technology of geographic information systems (GI... more The recent exponential growth of the science and technology of geographic information systems (GIS) has made a tremendous contribution to epidemiological analysis and has led to the development of new powerful tools for the surveillance of animal diseases. GIS, spatial analysis and remote sensing provide valuable methods to collect and manage information for epidemiological surveys. Spatial patterns and trends of disease can be correlated with climatic and environmental information, thus contributing to a better understanding of the links between disease processes and explanatory spatial variables. Until recently, these tools were underexploited in the field of veterinary public health, due to the prohibitive cost of hardware and the complexity of GIS software that required a high level of expertise. The revolutionary developments in computer performance of the last decade have not only reduced the costs of equipment but have made available easy-to-use Web-based software which in turn have meant that GIS are more widely accessible by veterinary services at all levels. At the same time, the increased awareness of the possibilities offered by these tools has created new opportunities for decision-makers to enhance their planning, analysis and monitoring capabilities. These technologies offer a new way of sharing and accessing spatial and non-spatial data across groups and institutions. The series of papers included in this compilation aim to: - define the state of the art in the use of GIS in veterinary activities - identify priority needs in the development of new GIS tools at the international level for the surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses - define practical proposals for their implementation. The topics addressed are presented in the following order in this book: - importance of GIS for the monitoring of animal diseases and zoonoses - GIS application in surveillance activities - spatial analysis in veterinary epidemiology - data collection and remote sensing applications - Web - GIS as a tool for data and knowledge sharing. All 43 manuscripts selected for this book have been peer-reviewed. These contributions were originally commissioned for the First international conference on the use of GIS in veterinary activities organised by the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise 'G. Caporale', Teramo, Italy, and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE: Office International des Epizooties) that was held in Silvi Marina, Italy, from 8 to 11 October 2006. The editors would like to thank all authors for their valuable contributions.

This material is brought to you by the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) at ... more This material is brought to you by the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) at AIS Electronic Library (AISeL). It has been accepted for inclusion in ICIS 1994 Proceedings by an authorized administrator of AIS Electronic Library (AISeL). For more information, ...

A laboratory experiment is conducted to investigate how two individual cognitive style factors, f... more A laboratory experiment is conducted to investigate how two individual cognitive style factors, field dependence and need-for-cognition, relate to decision-making performance for a spatial task. The intent of the investigation is to establish a methodology for measuring cognitive fit for spatial tasks. The experiment assesses the performance of 142 subjects on a site location task where the problem complexity and availability of a geographic information system are manipulated on two levels. Significant relationships are found for both field dependence and need-for-cognition with the two dependent performance variables, solution time and percent error.

IGI Global eBooks, Jan 18, 2011

Springer eBooks, 2008

Enterprise adoption of information technology (IT) innovations has been a topic of tremendous int... more Enterprise adoption of information technology (IT) innovations has been a topic of tremendous interest to both practitioners and researchers. The study of technological, managerial, strategic, and economic factors as well as adoption processes and contexts has led the field to become a rich tapestry of many theoretical and conceptual foundations. This paper provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary classification and analysis of the scholarly development of the enterprise-level IT innovation adoption literature by examining articles over the past three decades (1977-2008). We identify 472 articles and classify them by functional discipline, publication, research methodology, and IT type. The paper applies text analytic methods to this document repository to (1) identify salient adoption determinants and their relationships, (2) discover research trends and patterns across disciplines, and (3) suggest potential areas for future research in IT innovation adoption at the enterprise level.

Journal of the scholarship of teaching and learning for Christians in higher education, Mar 9, 2017

The Language of God, written in 2006, spent a good bit of time on the New York Times Bestseller L... more The Language of God, written in 2006, spent a good bit of time on the New York Times Bestseller List. It has been the subject of many discussions, debates, and probably even quite a few arguments. Many scientists will probably claim that Francis Collins has "crossed the line" by improperly (in their view) intermingling science with faith. In contrast, many Christians probably welcome this passionate, intellectual believer. Collins, who earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Yale and an M.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, gained worldwide name recognition as head of the Human Genome Project and is considered one of the world's leading scientists. The groundbreaking work of the Human Genome Project succeeded in unlocking the genetic codes embedded in the famous and wondrous aspect of organic chemistry known as DNA.

Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 1994

A laboratory experiment was used IO investigate the effects on decision-maker performance of usin... more A laboratory experiment was used IO investigate the effects on decision-maker performance of using geographic information system (GI8 technology as a spatial decision support ystem Volunteer subjects completed a site location task that required decisions to be made ...

The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) a... more The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and a research framework for information systems researchers. The paper summarizes the main GIS features, functions, and capabilities, including a research framework for GIS. In addition, several opportunities for research are suggested including those related to GIS management, organizational impacts, collaborative issues, evaluations of decision-

Springer eBooks, 2017

ABSTRACT SynonymsMarketing information system; Business applicationDefinitionA spatial decision s... more ABSTRACT SynonymsMarketing information system; Business applicationDefinitionA spatial decision support system (SDSS) is a computer-based system that combines conventional data, spatially‐referenced data and information, and decision logic as a tool for assisting a human decision-maker. It usually includes a user interface for communicating with the decision-maker. It is the logical marriage of geographic information systems (GIS) and decision support systems (DSS) technologies to form an even more powerful assistant for decision‐making. In these systems the database and decision engine of the DSS is enhanced with the capability of specifying, analyzing, and presenting the “where” of information sets within the GIS. An SDSS does not actually make a decision, but instead assists the human decision-maker in reviewing and analyzing data and presenting processed information in a form that is friendly to the decision-maker. Effectiveness of an SDSS generally concern ...

IGI Global eBooks, Jan 18, 2011

A significant trend in command and control human-systems integration is the design of decision-su... more A significant trend in command and control human-systems integration is the design of decision-support systems that attempt to facilitate collaboration between the human operator and the automation. Unfortunately, whereas a large body of literature has been dedicated to describing both agents' respective involvement in the decision-making process (e.g.,

Encyclopedia of GIS, 2017

Ann. UMCS Informatica, 2004

This paper describes a planned program of investigation designed to determine what characteristic... more This paper describes a planned program of investigation designed to determine what characteristics are signficant in predicting performance of students used as subjects in IT system penetration testing testbeds. In large part the experimental design replicates an earlier study by Jonsson et al., and extends that study to include factors describing the attacking subjects. In this way the proposed study is expected to be able to verify and further their work by collecting data on a larger population of subjects. Among others we expect to verify their hypothesis that to the stationary nature of the breaking-in process and the intrusion process during the standard attack phase is characterized by exponential distribution. Finally, the proposed study will be also usable for the purpose of evaluation of intrusion detection systems.

Encyclopedia of GIS, 2016

Encyclopedia of GIS, 2016

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology

Geographic information systems (GISs) as a technology have been studied and reported extensively ... more Geographic information systems (GISs) as a technology have been studied and reported extensively and, not unexpectedly, in the field of geography. The various ways of capturing spatial data, arranging attribute data into appropriate database structures, and making the resulting large data sets efficient to store and query have been extensively researched and reported (Densham, 1991). However, the geographic research community has only recently noted the need to study how GISs are used as decision tools, especially with regard to how such decision making might be related to a decision maker’s cognitive style (Mennecke, Crossland, et al., 2000). As an example, the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science called for research examining how geographic knowledge is acquired through different media and by users with different levels of experience and training (University Consortium for Geographic Information Science, 1996).

Web Technologies for Commerce and Services Online

Encyclopedia of GIS, 2008

ABSTRACT SynonymsMarketing information system; Business applicationDefinitionA spatial decision s... more ABSTRACT SynonymsMarketing information system; Business applicationDefinitionA spatial decision support system (SDSS) is a computer-based system that combines conventional data, spatially‐referenced data and information, and decision logic as a tool for assisting a human decision-maker. It usually includes a user interface for communicating with the decision-maker. It is the logical marriage of geographic information systems (GIS) and decision support systems (DSS) technologies to form an even more powerful assistant for decision‐making. In these systems the database and decision engine of the DSS is enhanced with the capability of specifying, analyzing, and presenting the “where” of information sets within the GIS. An SDSS does not actually make a decision, but instead assists the human decision-maker in reviewing and analyzing data and presenting processed information in a form that is friendly to the decision-maker. Effectiveness of an SDSS generally concern ...

The complete bibliographic information for this item can be found at

The recent exponential growth of the science and technology of geographic information systems (GI... more The recent exponential growth of the science and technology of geographic information systems (GIS) has made a tremendous contribution to epidemiological analysis and has led to the development of new powerful tools for the surveillance of animal diseases. GIS, spatial analysis and remote sensing provide valuable methods to collect and manage information for epidemiological surveys. Spatial patterns and trends of disease can be correlated with climatic and environmental information, thus contributing to a better understanding of the links between disease processes and explanatory spatial variables. Until recently, these tools were underexploited in the field of veterinary public health, due to the prohibitive cost of hardware and the complexity of GIS software that required a high level of expertise. The revolutionary developments in computer performance of the last decade have not only reduced the costs of equipment but have made available easy-to-use Web-based software which in turn have meant that GIS are more widely accessible by veterinary services at all levels. At the same time, the increased awareness of the possibilities offered by these tools has created new opportunities for decision-makers to enhance their planning, analysis and monitoring capabilities. These technologies offer a new way of sharing and accessing spatial and non-spatial data across groups and institutions. The series of papers included in this compilation aim to: - define the state of the art in the use of GIS in veterinary activities - identify priority needs in the development of new GIS tools at the international level for the surveillance of animal diseases and zoonoses - define practical proposals for their implementation. The topics addressed are presented in the following order in this book: - importance of GIS for the monitoring of animal diseases and zoonoses - GIS application in surveillance activities - spatial analysis in veterinary epidemiology - data collection and remote sensing applications - Web - GIS as a tool for data and knowledge sharing. All 43 manuscripts selected for this book have been peer-reviewed. These contributions were originally commissioned for the First international conference on the use of GIS in veterinary activities organised by the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise 'G. Caporale', Teramo, Italy, and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE: Office International des Epizooties) that was held in Silvi Marina, Italy, from 8 to 11 October 2006. The editors would like to thank all authors for their valuable contributions.

This material is brought to you by the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) at ... more This material is brought to you by the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) at AIS Electronic Library (AISeL). It has been accepted for inclusion in ICIS 1994 Proceedings by an authorized administrator of AIS Electronic Library (AISeL). For more information, ...

A laboratory experiment is conducted to investigate how two individual cognitive style factors, f... more A laboratory experiment is conducted to investigate how two individual cognitive style factors, field dependence and need-for-cognition, relate to decision-making performance for a spatial task. The intent of the investigation is to establish a methodology for measuring cognitive fit for spatial tasks. The experiment assesses the performance of 142 subjects on a site location task where the problem complexity and availability of a geographic information system are manipulated on two levels. Significant relationships are found for both field dependence and need-for-cognition with the two dependent performance variables, solution time and percent error.