Fettke, PeterLoos, Peter2018-01-162018-01-1620042004https://dl.gi.de/handle/20.500.12116/12415Within the information systems discipline, reference modeling is a complex and heterogeneous research field. This paper reviews prior work based on a research framework. The framework comprises four elements: reference modeling languages, reference modeling methods, reference models and reference modeling context. Each element is discussed regarding its state of research and future research opportunities.Conceptual ModelingEmpirical ResearchInformation ModelingReference ModelsResearch MethodsState-of-the-ArtText/Journal Article1861-8936