Waterford Institute of Technology: Office of Research and Innovation

Journal Publications 2011

Stapleton, L. (2011) “Technology Adoption in Post-Conflict Regions: EDI Adoption in Kosovo after the War”, Journal of Global Information Management.

Conference Proceedings 2011

Carew, P.J., Stapleton, L. and Byrne, G.J. (2011) "Ethical behaviour and rationality in automation systems development: promoting the Humanist/Existentialist axis for international stability", Proceedings of the 18th IFAC World Congress, Milan.

Book Chapters 2010

Doyle, L. (2010) ‘Supply Chain Information Systems and Decision Support’ in Hunter, M.G. (Ed.) Strategic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI.

Journal Publications 2010

Ovaska, P. & Stapleton, L. (2010) “Requirements Engineering during Complex ISD: Case Study of an International ICT Company”, Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research (JITCAR) Volume 12, Number 2.

Conference Proceedings 2010

Collins, D. & Stapleton, L. (2010) Online Social Networking and Community: a manifesto for Human Centred Systems Engineering”, Proceedings of the Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Conference in International Stability and Technology (SWIIS), Pristina: Kosovo, Forthcoming

Hajrizi, E. & Stapleton, L. Kopacek, P. (2010) “The Contribution of UBT for the sustainable development of Kosova”, Proceedings of the Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Conference in International Stability and Technology (SWIIS), Pristina: Kosovo, Forthcoming

Kiely, A. & Stapleton, L. (2010) “Systems Development and Key Success Factors in Large Scale Telemedicine Projects: Preliminary Findings of a Post-Conflict Country Case Study” in Kopacek, P. & Hajdrizi, E. (eds)., Proceedings of the Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Conference in International Stability and Technology (SWIIS), Pristina: Kosovo, Forthcoming

Stapleton, L. (2010) “International Stability and Technology Adoption Theory: A Case Study of Institutional Factors in Control and Management Systems Adoption in Post-Conflict Regions” in Kopacek, P. & Hajdrizi, E. (eds)., Proceedings of the Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Conference in International Stability and Technology (SWIIS), Pristina: Kosovo, Forthcoming.

Conferences & Symposia

Stapleton, L. (2010) “Building Strategic Capacity for Change: Innovating Competitive Advantage”, Invited Keynote Paper, National Research and Development Conference Finland, Lappareenta University of Applied Science, Finland, February 2010.

Stapleton, L. Lewoc, J. B. & Bulz, N. (2010) “Generozitate-Creativitate-Solidaritate versus expresii laureate ale modelului economic si social European si mondial”, “EUROPA – UN CONTINENT UNIT DE UN INTERES COMUN – SUPRAVIETUIREA (EUROPE: SURVIVAL - A COMMON INTEREST UNIFYING A CONTINENT), July 2 and 5-11, 2010 (the 2nd edition), Bucharest, Draganescu, Cheia – Romania.

Book Chapters 2009

Doyle, L. (2009) “Supply Chain Information Systems and Decision Support”, in Hunter, M.G. (Ed.) Strategic Information Systems: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI.

Drohan, S., Mauffette, Y. & Allard, J-L. (2009) "Employer's perspectives on Problem-based Learning Initiatives" in New Approaches to Problem-based Learning: Revitalising Your PBL Practice in Higher Education, Barrett, T. & Moore, S. (Eds.), Routledge.

Freeman, A. & Doyle, L. (2009) ‘The Utilization of Information Systems Security in SMEs in the South East of Ireland’, in D’Atri, A., De Marco, M., Braccini, A.M. and Cabiddu, F. (Editors) Management of the Interconnected Word, Physica-Verlang.

Freeman, A. & Doyle, L. (2009) Information Systems Security in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in the South East of Ireland in "Management of the Interconnected World" in D'Atri, A., De Marco, M., Braccini, A.M. and Cabiddu, F. (eds) Springer, New York.

Freeman, A., Stapleton, L. & Byrne, G. (2009) “The Information Systems Security Development Process: Through An Anthropological Lens”, in Barry, C., Lang, M., Wojtkowski, W., Wojtkowski, G., Wrycza, S., & Zupancic, J. (eds), The Inter-Networked World: ISD Theory, Practice, and Education, Springer-Verlag: New York.

Ovaska, P. & Stapleton, L. (2009) “Requirements Engineering during Complex ISD: a Sensemaking Approach” in The Inter-Networked World: ISD Theory, Practice, and Education, Barry, C., Lang, M., Wojtkowski, W., Wojtkowski, G., Wrycza, S., & Zupancic, J. (eds), Springer Verlag.

Mullally, B. &. Stapleton, L. (2009) “Methodology Usage by Virtual Information Systems Development Teams”, in Barry, C., Lang, M., Wojtkowski, W., Wojtkowski, G., Wrycza, S., & Zupancic, J. (eds), The Inter-Networked World: ISD Theory, Practice, and Education, Springer-Verlag: New York.

Journal Publications 2009

Kealy, A. & Kelliher, F. (2009 )"An Investigation into Internet Users’ Perception Regarding the Data Privacy Policies of Virtual Companies Operating in Ireland" International Journal Automation Austria (IJAA) , forthcoming.

Stapleton, L. (2009) ‘Globalisation Perspective of Trends in Mechatronics and Advanced Technology Business Management: Technology Transfer & Innovation in Ireland & Kosova’, International Journal Automation Austria (IJAA), forthcoming.

Conference Proceedings 2009

Bulz, N., Stapleton, L., Lewoc, J. B., Izworski, A., Dimirovski, G. & Hersh, M. A. (2009) “Inquiry on the triad Generosity-Creativity-Solidarity as a turning point within the international crisis: Does Creative Partnership Matter?” , Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Conference on Supplementary Ways of Improving International Stability (SWIIS09), Bucharest, Romania, forthcoming.

Doyle (2009) Information Systems Strategies and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, EUTIC Conference, Bordeaux, November 2009.

Hajrizi, E., Stapleton, L., & Kopacek, P. (2009) “Knowledge and Technology Transfer in Developing Countries: Cases Studies in UBT - Kosova”, Proceedings of the 5th ETAI International Conference on Applied Automatic Systems (AAS-ETAI-09) and the 6th IFAC International Workshop on Knowledge and Technology Transfer in/to Developing Countries (DECOM-IFAC-09), Ohrid, Macedonia, forthcoming.

Hersh, M.A. & Stapleton, L. (2009) “Climate Change, Stability and the Need for Change”, Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Conference on Supplementary Ways of Improving International Stability (SWIIS09), Bucharest, Romania, forthcoming.

Kopacek, P., Ceccarelli, M., Hajrizi, E. & Stapleton, L. (2009) “Mechatronics Management: An Education Program”, Proceedings Of International Informatica Conference (IX Internacional de Automatización), Havanna, Cuba, forthcoming.

Lewoc, J. B., Izworski, A., Skowronski, S., Kieleczawa, A., Dimirovski, G., Hersh, M.A., Bulz, N. & Stapleton, L. (2009) “Technology Proliferation and Transfer of Ethical Aspects: A Case Study of Wroclaw, Poland”, Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Conference on Supplementary Ways of Improving International Stability (SWIIS09), Bucharest, Romania, forthcoming.

Stapleton, L. (2009) ‘The Influence of International Agencies on Technology Adopters in Post-Conflict Regions: The Case of Kosova’, Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Conference on Supplementary Ways of Improving International Stability (SWIIS09), Bucharest, Romania, forthcoming.

Journal Publications 2008

Byrne G. & Stapleton, L. (2008) ‘The role of personal values in the development of international business managers’, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on International Strategy and Cross Cultural Management, IESSE Business School, Barcelona, Spain

Carew, P., Stapleton L. & Byrne G. (2008) “Implications of an Ethic of Privacy for Human-Centred Systems Engineering”, Artificial Intelligence and Society, 22(3), pp. 385-403.
Stapleton L. (2008) “Ethical Decision Making In Technology Development: A Case Study Of Participation In A Large-Scale Information Systems Development Project” in Artificial Intelligence and Society, 22(3), pp. 405-429.

Conference Proceedings 2008

Drohan, S. & Widger, L., (2008) "Social Networking the Problem-based Learning Process", Proceedings of the 6th Education and Information Systems, Technologies, and Applications (EISTA) Conference, Orlando, Florida.

Freeman, A., Stapleton, L. & Byrne, G. (2008) “Systems Security Problems and Cultural Meanings in Control and Automation Systems: Empirical Evidence for Value Conflicts in Systems Engineering”, Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Triennial World Congress, Seoul.

Kopacek, P., Stapleton, L., Ceccarelli, M. & E. Hajrizi (2008) “Mechatronics Management: A BA Programme”, Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Triennial World Congress, Seoul.

Stapleton, L. & Byrne, G. (2008) “The Use of an Axiological Lens to Review Globalised Automation and Control Systems Projects”, Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Triennial World Congress, Seoul.

Stapleton, L., Freeman, A. & Byrne, G. (2008) “The Use of an Axiological Lens to Review Globalised Automation and Control Systems Projects”, Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Triennial World Congress, Seoul.

Widger, L & Drohan, S. (2008) "How can technology be efficiently used to support communication, collaboration and assessment associated with the PBL process?", Proceedings of the 2nd National Academy for Integration of Research and Teaching and Learning (NAIRTL) Conference, Waterford, Ireland.

Stapleton, L. Kopacek, P. & Hajrizi, E. (2009) “Reflections on Third Level Accreditation In Post-Crisis Developing Countries: The Case of Kosova”, Proceedings of the International Federation of Automation and Control Conference on Supplementary Ways of Improving International Stability (SWIIS09), Bucharest, Romania, forthcoming.