Understanding of computers and procrastination : a philosophical approach (2013)
Journal Article
Breems, N., & Basden, A. (2014). Understanding of computers and procrastination : a philosophical approach. Computers in Human Behavior, 31, 211-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.10.024

Computer procrastination is a complex problem that is under-researched. After identifying a number of key characteristics of it, we survey five existing fields of research that may contribute insights into this interdisciplinary problem, and demonstr... Read More about Understanding of computers and procrastination : a philosophical approach.

On using spheres of meaning to define and dignify the IS discipline (2010)
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Basden, A. (2010). On using spheres of meaning to define and dignify the IS discipline. International Journal of Information Management, 30(1), 13-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2009.11.006

The question, “Is information systems a real discipline?” has taxed IS scholars for over 20 years, and they
debate its identity at length. Many other disciplines are facing similar crises. This article suggests a new
approach, which views disciplin... Read More about On using spheres of meaning to define and dignify the IS discipline.

New research directions for data and knowledge engineering: A philosophy of language approach (2008)
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Basden, A., & Klein, H. (2008). New research directions for data and knowledge engineering: A philosophy of language approach. Data and Knowledge Engineering, 67(2), 260-285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.datak.2008.05.005

This article advances a strategic proposal that would enable future research in data/knowledge engineering and natural language processing to take a broader range of meanings into account than can be derived from analyzing text with current methods f... Read More about New research directions for data and knowledge engineering: A philosophy of language approach.

A philosophical discussion of the root definition in soft systems thinking: an enrichment of CATWOE (2006)
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Basden, A., & Wood-Harper, A. (2006). A philosophical discussion of the root definition in soft systems thinking: an enrichment of CATWOE. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 23(1), 61-87. https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.689

Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective (2004)
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Basden, A., Bergvall-Kåreborn, B., & Mirijamdotter, A. (2004). Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 17(2), 55-73. https://doi.org/10.1023/B%3ASPAA.0000018903.18767.18

This paper examines the SSM technique CATWOE, which focuses on defining necessary elements that together constitute a human activity system from a certain perspective. Despite its recognition within the literature and its numerous uses, there are few... Read More about Basic principles of SSM modelling: an examination of CATWOE from a soft perspective.

Towards a philosophical understanding of documentation: a Dooyeweerdian framework (2004)
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Burke, M., & Basden, A. (2004). Towards a philosophical understanding of documentation: a Dooyeweerdian framework. Journal of Documentation, 60(4), 352-370. https://doi.org/10.1108/00220410410548135

Documents as we encounter them in everyday life are complex and diverse things, whether on paper, computer disk or on the World Wide Web. They play many roles vis-à-vis human beings, and the humans engaged with them have diverse responsibilities that... Read More about Towards a philosophical understanding of documentation: a Dooyeweerdian framework.

Knowledge issues raised in modelling trust in a public key infrastructure (2002)
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Basden, A., Ball, E., & Chadwick, D. (2002). Knowledge issues raised in modelling trust in a public key infrastructure. Expert Systems, 18(5), 233-249. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-0394.00178

The paper describes a knowledge-based system for modelling trust in the certification authority (CA) of a public key infrastructure. It was built using a graphical knowledge-based system toolkit, Istar, that allows the knowledge builder to easily mod... Read More about Knowledge issues raised in modelling trust in a public key infrastructure.

The critical theory of Herman Dooyeweerd? (2002)
Journal Article
Basden, A. (2002). The critical theory of Herman Dooyeweerd?. Journal of Information Technology, 17(4), 257-269. https://doi.org/10.1080/0268396022000017770

Jürgen Habermas is a wide-ranging thinker whose ideas have formed the philosophic foundation of critical systems thinking (CST). But can the Critical approach incorporate ideas from other thinkers without abandoning its Habermasian roots? The danger... Read More about The critical theory of Herman Dooyeweerd?.