The Importance of Understanding Global Data Governance in an Interdisciplinary Research Methods Course
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| Title: | The Importance of Understanding Global Data Governance in an Interdisciplinary Research Methods Course |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Loreen M. Powell, Michalina Hendon |
| Source: | Information Systems Education Journal. 2026 24(1):30-41. |
| Availability: | Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals. Box 488, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. e-mail: publisher@isedj.org; Web site: http://isedj.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Courses, Research Methodology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Data, Governance, Global Approach, Graduate Study, Textbooks, Textbook Content |
| ISSN: | 1545-679X |
| Abstract: | This study investigates the extent of global data governance content in academic "Research Methods" textbooks, crucial for interdisciplinary courses involving national and international students. A content analysis was conducted using the O'Reilly Media, Inc. website, known for its comprehensive IT resources. Over the duration of one month, research methods textbooks published in the last two years were analyzed for terms related to international or global research and data governance. The initial search yielded 3,848 results, filtered to 544 books relevant to the "data" sub-topic. Among these, only 47 were valid research methods textbooks. Of these, just three included data governance content. None provided detailed country-specific legislation. This research highlights the significant gap in global data governance coverage in research methods textbooks, indicating a need for more comprehensive resources to support interdisciplinary and international research training. [Note: The publication year (2025) shown in the citation on the PDF is incorrect. The correct publication year is 2026.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1495076 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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