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Citizen Engagement with Open Government Data: Lessons learned from Indonesia’s Presidential Election

Purwanto, A. (author), Zuiderwijk-van Eijk, A.M.G. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)

Purpose: Citizen engagement is key to the success of many Open Government Data (OGD) initiatives. However, not much is known regarding how this type of engagement emerges. This study aims to investigate the necessary conditions for the emergence of citizen-led engagement with OGD and to identify which factors stimulate this type of engagement...

journal article 2020

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Acceptance and use predictors of open data technologies: Drawing upon the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology

Zuiderwijk-van Eijk, A.M.G. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Dwivedi, YK (author)

journal article 2015

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Towards a Common Definition of Open Data Intermediaries

Shaharudin, Ashraf (author), van Loenen, B. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)

The role of open data intermediaries is considered instrumental in the supply and use of open data. There are various definitions of open data intermediaries in the literature and some of them are quite different from each other. These definitions<br/>can benefit from harmonization so knowledge about open data intermediaries can be developed on...

journal article 2022

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The Open Data Canvas-Analyzing Value Creation from Open Data

Gao, Y. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)

Expectations to derive value from open data are high. However, how value is created from open data is still largely unknown. Open data value is usually generated in constellation of actors in which each player has different capabilities and roles. To understand the open data value creation process, the business model canvas is introduced in this...

journal article 2022

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Data science empowering the public: Data-driven dashboards for transparent and accountable decision-making in smart cities

Matheus, R. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Maheshwari, D. (author)

Dashboards visualize a consolidated set data for a certain purpose which enables users to see what is happening and to initiate actions. Dashboards can be used by governments to support their decision-making and policy processes or to communicate and interact with the public. The objective of this paper is to understand and to support the...

journal article 2018

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Identifying patterns and recommendations of and for sustainable open data initiatives: A benchmarking-driven analysis of open government data initiatives among European countries

Lnenicka, Martin (author), Nikiforova, Anastasija (author), Luterek, Mariusz (author), Milic, Petar (author), Rudmark, Daniel (author), Neumaier, Sebastian (author), Santoro, C. (author), Casiano Flores, Cesar (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Rodríguez Bolívar, Manuel Pedro (author)

Open government and open (government) data are seen as tools to create new opportunities, eliminate or at least reduce information inequalities and improve public services. More than a decade of these efforts has provided much experience, practices, and perspectives to learn how to better deal with them. This paper focuses on benchmarking of...

journal article 2024

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Design principles for creating digital transparency in government

Matheus, R. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Janowski, Tomasz (author)

Under pressure to fight corruption, hold public officials accountable, and build trust with citizens, many governments pursue the quest for greater transparency. They publish data about their internal operations, externalize decision-making processes, establish digital inquiry lines to public officials, and employ other forms of transparency...

journal article 2021

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Understanding civil servants' intentions to open data: factors influencing behavior to disclose data

Kleiman, F. (author), Jansen, S.J.T. (author), Meijer, Sebastiaan (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)

Purpose: The opening of government data is high on the policy agenda of governments worldwide. However, data release faces barriers due to limited support of civil servants, whereas the literature neglects civil servants' role in opening data. This paper aims at understanding why civil servants can be reluctant to support the disclosure of data....

journal article 2023

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Driving innovation through big open linked data (BOLD): Exploring antecedents using interpretive structural modelling

Dwivedi, Yogesh K. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Slade, Emma L. (author), Rana, Nripendra P. (author), Weerakkody, Vishanth (author), Millard, Jeremy (author), Hidders, Jan (author), Snijders, D. (author)

Innovation is vital to find new solutions to problems, increase quality, and improve profitability. Big open linked data (BOLD) is a fledgling and rapidly evolving field that creates new opportunities for innovation. However, none of the existing literature has yet considered the interrelationships between antecedents of innovation through...

journal article 2016

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The wicked problem of commercial value creation in open data ecosystems: Policy guidelines for governments

Zuiderwijk-van Eijk, A.M.G. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), van de Kaa, G. (author), Poulis, K. (author)

Creating commercial value through open data use in open data ecosystems is a wicked problem. This problem is characterized by a lack of specific formulation, complex interactions amongst a variety of stakeholders, a lack of criteria determining a satisfactory solution, including what constitutes `value', and uncertain outcomes. Wicked problems...

journal article 2016

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Data collaboratives as “bazaars”?: A review of coordination problems and mechanisms to match demand for data with supply

Susha, Iryna (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Verhulst, Stefaan (author)

Purpose: In “data collaboratives”, private and public organizations coordinate their activities to leverage data to address a societal challenge. This paper aims to focus on analyzing challenges and coordination mechanisms of data collaboratives. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses coordination theory to identify and discuss the...

journal article 2017

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Transparency-by-design as a foundation for open government

Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Matheus, R. (author), Longo, Justin (author), Weerakkody, Vishanth (author)

Purpose: Many governments are working toward a vision of government-wide transformation that strives to achieve an open, transparent and accountable government while providing responsive services. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the concept of transparency-by-design to advance open government. Design/methodology/approach: The opening...

journal article 2017

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Examining open government data (OGD) usage in India through UTAUT framework

Saxena, Stuti (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the use and acceptance of open government data (OGD) of different stakeholder groups in India. Design/methodology/approach: Following an empirical investigation among 244 respondents in India, the paper deploys path analysis via LISREL. The conceptual construction of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use...

journal article 2017

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Digital transparency and the usefulness for open government

Matheus, R. (author), Faber, R.M. (author), Ismagilova, Elvira (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)

Open Government efforts are criticized for providing limited value. Instead of looking at a value, we investigate the usefulness of web-based open government portals and apps. Specifically, we investigated the relationship between digital transparency and usefulness. We analyzed perceived digital transparency and usefulness in a survey of 112...

journal article 2023

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Innovating and changing the policy-cycle: Policy-makers be prepared!

Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Helbig, Natalie (author)

Many policy-makers are struggling to understand participatory governance in the midst of technological changes. Advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) continue to have an impact on the ways that policy-makers and citizens engage with each other throughout the policy-making process. A set of developments in the areas of...

journal article 2018

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Open data for evidence-based decision-making: Data-driven government resulting in uncertainty and polarization

Luthfi, A. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)

Over the last decade, more and more data are collected and opened. Governments actively stimulate the opening of data to increase citizen engagement to support policy-making processes. Evidence-based policy-making is the situation whereby decisions made are based on factual data. The common expectation is that releasing data will result in...

journal article 2019

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Evaluation of a Pilot Game to Change Civil Servants’ Willingness Towards Open Data Policy Making

Kleiman, F. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Meijer, Sebastiaan (author)

The adoption of open data policy-making by governments is limited due to different types of constraints. Civil servants are reluctant to open their data to the public for many reasons. The lack of knowledge of benefits that can be produced by the release of data and the overestimation of risks and operational complexity seems to decrease...

conference paper 2021

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Toward a Reference Architecture for User-Oriented Open Government Data Portals

Luthfi, A. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)

Governments have established Open Government Data Portals (OGDP) to open various types of datasets that can be used to increase transparency, accountability, and innovation. OGDP is becoming a strategic program for citizen engagement and empowering users. Nevertheless, many OGDP architectures focus merely on publishing data and do not support...

conference paper 2022

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A Stakeholders Taxonomy for Opening Government Data Decision-Making

Luthfi, A. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)

Stakeholders can have different views on the opening of data, and conflicts may arise between them. Several causes of disputes may arise during the decision-making process due to the diverse objectives, interests, and needs among the stakeholders that perceive their desires. Yet, no stakeholder taxonomy exists to guide this decision-making...

conference paper 2021

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Decision Tree Analysis for Estimating the Costs and Benefits of Disclosing Data

Luthfi, A. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Crompvoets, Joep (author)

The public expects government institutions to open their data to enable society to reap the benefits of these data. However, governments are often reluctant to disclose their data due to possible disadvantages. These disadvantages, at the same time, can be circumstances by processing the data before disclosing. Investments are needed to be...

conference paper 2019