INFORMATION & MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Frontiers of Information Systems and Management
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Information Systems and Technology Management:
Explores how information systems can be effectively managed within organizations to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and strategic advantages. - User Behavior and Acceptance of Technology:
Investigates factors influencing user acceptance, continuance intention, and behavioral responses toward various technological innovations, including mobile applications and AI systems. - Digital Transformation and Innovation:
Examines the role of digital technologies in transforming business processes, enhancing customer experiences, and fostering innovation within organizations. - Health Informatics and Online Communities:
Focuses on the integration of information technology in healthcare settings, exploring topics such as online health communities, patient engagement, and the use of health information systems. - Blockchain and Data Governance:
Analyzes the implications of blockchain technology for information management, data privacy, and governance practices across various sectors. - E-commerce and Online Consumer Behavior:
Studies the dynamics of online marketplaces, consumer engagement, and the impact of digital marketing strategies on purchasing behaviors. - Social Media and Community Engagement:
Explores the role of social media in facilitating community building, information sharing, and consumer engagement in various contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications:
Research exploring the integration of AI and machine learning in various sectors is on the rise, focusing on user acceptance, ethical implications, and impact on decision-making processes. - Health Technology and Telemedicine:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated interest in health technologies, particularly telemedicine and online health communities, highlighting their role in patient engagement and care delivery. - Sustainability and Green IT Practices:
There is an increasing trend toward examining how information systems can contribute to sustainability initiatives and promote environmentally friendly practices within organizations. - User Experience and Human-Computer Interaction:
Studies focusing on user experience design and the impact of human-computer interaction on technology adoption have gained prominence, reflecting a shift towards user-centered design approaches. - Cybersecurity and Information Privacy:
With growing concerns over data breaches and privacy, research on cybersecurity measures and frameworks for protecting sensitive information is becoming increasingly relevant.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional IT Infrastructure Management:
Research focusing solely on traditional IT infrastructure management practices has decreased, as the emphasis shifts toward integrated and agile digital transformation strategies. - Basic Data Analytics without Contextual Insights:
There is a decline in studies that apply data analytics without considering the contextual factors or implications for business strategy, as more complex, integrated approaches gain traction. - Single-Sector Focus Studies:
Research that examines information management issues in isolation from broader interdisciplinary approaches is waning, reflecting a shift toward more holistic and collaborative frameworks. - Overly Technical IT Solutions without User-Centric Perspectives:
The focus on purely technical solutions without addressing user experience and behavioral implications is less prevalent, as the importance of user engagement becomes increasingly recognized. - Non-Empirical Studies:
There has been a noticeable decline in purely theoretical or conceptual papers that lack empirical validation, as the journal emphasizes the need for evidence-based research.
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