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Since GISs contain different components such as spatial analyses and map\u2010based output, this supports the adoption of a different testing framework compared to existing types of information systems.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>GISs will typically be used by organisations for decision making. 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