17.12.2025 | Contributions at ICIS 2025

The Chair of Application Systems and E-Business is represented with two contributions at the Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS 2025):



Christine Jokisch presented the paper:
Integrating Software Testing into the Curriculum: Challenges and Solutions Based on the DO-ID Model



Abstract: Software testing is a crucial competency in software engineering, yet its integration into university curricula remains limited and challenging. Based on a triangulated research design comprising a literature review, qualitative interviews with 11 instructors teaching software testing, and a survey of 72 instructors, key challenges were identified and categorized into pedagogical, organizational, social, and technological barriers to incorporate software testing into higher education. Furthermore, the Decision-Oriented Instructional Design (DO-ID) Model presents decision areas for systematically developing learning environments. For instance, instructional formats, interaction design, and motivational strategies serve as a foundation to guide instructors in integrating software testing into existing curricula. Using this framework, we derive a structured set of empirically grounded challenges and actionable, model-based recommendations for curriculum design, supporting instructors in making informed decisions about the implementation of software testing education..



Leonie Kopahs presented the paper:
Learning to Triage: Comparing Experiential Approaches to Ethical Decision-Making in Mass Casualty Incidents



Abstract: Ethical decision-making is of primary importance in mass casualty incidents (MCIs), as healthcare professionals must make rapid decisions under pressure with high stakes. This study examines the effectiveness of three pedagogical approaches - virtual reality (VR), video-based learning and traditional case-based teaching - in promoting ethical competence. The study utilizes experiential learning theory and a design science research methodology to assess how emotional engagement, stress perception, and reflective capacity influence ethical decision-making in crisis scenarios. In a controlled experiment with emergency medicine trainees, VR was particularly effective in improving intuitive decision-making under time pressure, while text-based cases supported analytical thinking. The results offer evidence-based insights into the design of immersive ethics education and provide transferable design principles for high-stress domains beyond healthcare. This work advances the theoretical understanding and practical implementation of experiential ethics education in emergency settings.