Choosing the wrong integrated research approach and how to correct it

reflections on developing a shared information management system’

Journal Article (2022)
Author(s)

Mark Wever (AgResearch, Christchurch)

Munir Shah (AgResearch, Christchurch)

Nel Wognum (TU Delft - Air Transport & Operations)

Mostafa Sharifi (AgResearch, Christchurch)

Niall O'Leary (Universität Münster)

Research Group
Air Transport & Operations
Copyright
© 2022 Mark Wever, Munir Shah, Nel Wognum, Mostafa Sharifi, Niall O'Leary
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJASM.2022.127031
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Publication Year
2022
Language
English
Copyright
© 2022 Mark Wever, Munir Shah, Nel Wognum, Mostafa Sharifi, Niall O'Leary
Research Group
Air Transport & Operations
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Issue number
3
Volume number
15
Pages (from-to)
257-272
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Abstract

Researchers often lack critical information to decide what type of integrated research approach - multi-, inter- or transdisciplinary - is needed at the start of a project. In the present paper, we aim to contribute insights regarding these difficulties by discussing the case study of the ongoing development of shared information management systems (SIMSs). SIMSs form the backbone of state-of-the-art transparency schemes called 'hypertransparency' schemes. Such schemes offer small businesses the opportunity to establish more direct relationships with consumers and citizens. Developing a SIMS is complex, requiring collaboration between many different disciplines and practitioners. We discuss how our approach has evolved during the development process from a multidisciplinary towards a transdisciplinary approach. We outline the challenges that arise at the start of a project when the chosen approach does not match well with the research problem at hand. We discuss how we are planning to overcome these challenges. The case study presented here is relatively novel in the literature and thus should act as a valuable resource as the importance of integrated research grows.

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