James Alec Love Jr.

James Alec Love Jr. serves as an Instructor and ISA Undergraduate Advisor in the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems at Louisiana State University, operating within the business school framework. His role combines teaching responsibilities with dedicated academic guidance for Information Systems & Analytics undergraduates.

Dr. Love's educational credentials include:

• PhD in Information Systems & Decision Sciences, Louisiana State University (2014)
• MS in Information Systems, Mississippi State University (2003)
• BBA in Business Information Systems, Mississippi State University (2002)

His research program critically examines the Information Systems discipline through three interconnected lenses: methodological innovation via crowdsourcing, longitudinal analysis of journal thematic evolution, and comparative studies of stakeholder perspectives within business education. This tripartite focus reveals how research practices, publication trends, and institutional expectations shape the IS field.

Analysis of his publication history shows consistent engagement with foundational disciplinary questions, particularly regarding research methodology validity and alignment between academic research priorities and business school administrative expectations. His work appears in premier outlets including the European Journal of Information Systems and Information Systems Journal.

In his advising capacity, Dr. Love provides structured academic guidance to undergraduate students in the Information Systems & Analytics program, supporting their progression through business technology curriculum and career preparation within LSU's business education ecosystem.