Dr. Assion Lawson-Body and Laurence Lawson-Body, paper published in the journal Issues in Information Systems

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Assion Lawson-Body, Professor of Accountancy and Laurence Lawson-Body, Senior Lecturer in Accountancy for their recent publication in the journal Issues in Information Systems.

Journal: Issues in Information Systems – Volume 25, Issue 2, pp. 177-189, 2024

Title: E-Government studies in the Arab world: preliminary results from a review of the literature.

Authors NCobpa: Assion Lawson-body, PhD, Laurence Lawson-body, CPA   Other co-authors:  Kamel Rouibah, PhD, Mohammad AlMarzouq, PhD

Abstract:
This paper presents the preliminary findings of a systematic literature review (SLR) on e-government studies in Arab countries. We identified publication trends, theoretical frameworks and constructs used, and research methodologies in e-government research across 22

Arab nations. The study highlights the increasing interest in e-government systems, driven by significant digital transformation initiatives in the region. Our analysis shows a reliance on intention-based theories such as the UTAUT and TAM, with a predominant use of survey methods. We emphasize the need for Arab researchers to adopt rigorous scientific methods and explore the unique contextual factors of the region. While the results align with previous SLRs, they underscore the importance of moving beyond individual-level analyses to examine institutional and national impacts. Our findings call for more nuanced research to support effective e-government implementation and policy development in the region.