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The contents of the latest issue of:

International Journal of E-Business Research (IJEBR)
Official Publication of the Information Resources Management Association
Volume 6, Issue 1, January-March 2010
Published: Quarterly in Print and Electronically
ISSN: 1548-1131 EISSN: 1548-114X
Published by IGI Publishing, Hershey-New York, USA
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Editor-in-Chief: In Lee, Western Illinois University, USA

PAPER ONE

Governance Mechanisms in Internet-Based Affiliate Marketing Programs in Spain

Paul B. Fox, ESADE - Ramon Llull University, Spain
Jonathan D. Wareham, ESADE - Ramon Llull University, Spain

This study is an exploratory analysis of governance mechanisms (formal contracts, partner selection, incentives and monitoring) in one-to-many affiliate programs in Spain. Agency theory and transaction cost analysis provide the theoretical background. The conclusion is that there is a significant lack of transparency in the guidance and restrictions communicated to affiliates, and a lack of systematic monitoring of affiliate behavior, which increases the risk of opportunism or misconduct.

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http://www.igi-pub.com/articles/details.asp?ID=35690

PAPER TWO

Software Firm Cost Structure and its Impact on IPOs in the E-Commerce Era

Richard B. Carter, Iowa State University, USA
Troy J. Strader, Drake University, USA

This study compares software firm and traditional firm IPOs using data from 780 IPOs offered during the late dot-com era (1998-2002) to identify differences in firm and offer characteristics, investment risk, initial returns, and underwriting activity. Results show that the characteristics and performance of software firm IPOs are significantly different from IPOs offered by traditional firms during this time period providing supporting for the conclusion that firm cost structure should be considered when analyzing IPOs and other strategic issues.

To obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below.
http://www.igi-pub.com/articles/details.asp?ID=35691

PAPER THREE

An Empirical Study of the Impact of Brand Name on Personal Customers’ Adoption of Internet Banking in Hong Kong

T. C. E. Cheng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
W. H. Yeung, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

This study investigates whether brand name has an impact on personal customers’ adoption of Internet banking (IB) in Hong Kong. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with proper adaptation to the online environment, this study proposes a model comprising an external factor, namely brand name, and three constructs of technology adoption, namely perceived credibility, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use to assess customers’ intention to use IB.

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http://www.igi-pub.com/articles/details.asp?ID=35692

PAPER FOUR

A Study of the Impact of Individual Difference on On-Line Shopping

Jianfeng Wang, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
Linwu Gu, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
Milam Aiken, University of Mississippi, USA

This paper draws on the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and the technology acceptance model (TAM) as it attempts to gain understanding of individual difference impacts on online shopping attitudes. Results show that online shopping experience, level of Internet usage, cognitive absorption, personal innovativeness, and computer self-efficacy positively influence online shopping attitudes, and that perceived usefulness is a significant mediator, but only between online shopping attitudes and two individual differences variables: the level of Internet usage and cognitive absorption.

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http://www.igi-pub.com/articles/details.asp?ID=35693

PAPER FIVE

The Influence of Quality on E-Commerce Success: An Empirical Application of the Delone and Mclean IS Success Model

Ultan Sharkey, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
Murray Scott, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
Tom Acton, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland

This research addresses difficulties in measuring e-commerce success by implementing the DeLone and McLean (D&M) model of IS success (1992, 2003) in an e-commerce environment. This research considers the influence of quality on e-commerce success by measuring the information quality and system quality attributes of an e-commerce system and the intention to use, user satisfaction and intention to transact from a sample of respondents. This study found significant relationships between Information Quality and System Quality and three success dimensions: intention to use, user satisfaction and intention to transact.

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http://www.igi-pub.com/articles/details.asp?ID=35694

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For full copies of the above articles, check for this issue of the International Journal of E-Business Research (IJEBR) in your institution's library. This journal is also included in the IGI Global aggregated "InfoSci-Journals" database: www.infosci-journals.com.

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Mission of IJEBR:

The primary objective of the International Journal of E-Business Research (IJEBR) is to provide an international forum for researchers and practitioners to advance the knowledge and practice of all facets of electronic business. Emerging e-business theories, architectures, and technologies are emphasized to stimulate and disseminate cutting-edge information into research and business communities in a timely fashion. The secondary objective of this journal is to develop a comprehensive framework of e-business by taking a multidisciplinary approach to understanding e-business and its implications on businesses and economies. This journal serves as an integrated e-business knowledge base for those who are interested in contributing to the advancement of e-business theory and practice through a variety of research methods including theoretical, experimental, case, and survey research methods.

Coverage of IJEBR:

IJEBR appears quarterly and maintains rigorous review processes. Theoretical, experimental, survey, and case studies are all appropriate. Among topics to be included (but not limited) are the following:

Applications of new technologies to e-business
Collaborative commerce
Developing and managing middleware to support e-business
Digital libraries
E-business models and architectures
E-business process modeling and simulation studies
E-business standardizations
E-business systems integration
E-business technology investment strategies
Economics of e-business
E-commerce
E-finance
E-healthcare
Electronic markets and infrastructures
Electronic supply chain management and the Internet-based electronic data interchange
E-procurement methods
E-services
Evaluation methodologies for e-business systems
Global e-business
Intelligent agent technologies and their impacts
Mobile commerce
Online auction
Online consumer behavior
Online game
Social media
Social networking
Trends in e-business models and technologies
Trust, security, and privacy of e-business transactions and information
Valuing e-business assets
Virtual commerce
Web 2.0
Web 3.0
Web advertising
Web personalization and mass customization technologies
Web services-based e-business systems
Web-based languages, application development methodologies, and tools

IJEBR accepts all other related issues that will contribute to the advancement of e-business research.

Interested authors should consult the Journal's manuscript submission guidelines at http://www.igi-pub.com/ijebr

All inquiries and submissions should be sent to:
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. In Lee at I-Lee@wiu.edu

Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of E-Business Research (IJEBR)
http://www.igi-pub.com/ijebr
Editor, Encyclopedia of E-Business Development and Management in the Global Economy
http://www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?ID=36005

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