INFORMATION SYSTEMS JOURNAL
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Knowledge and Application in the Evolving Digital Landscape
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Digital Transformation and Innovation:
Research in this area explores how organizations leverage information systems to undergo digital transformation, focusing on frameworks, strategies, and empirical studies that highlight best practices and challenges. - Social Impact of Information Systems:
This scope examines the societal implications of information systems, including issues of equity, access, and social innovation, particularly in developing contexts and marginalized communities. - Methodological Advancements in Information Systems Research:
The journal encourages innovative methodological approaches, including qualitative and quantitative methods, case studies, and comparative analyses that enhance the rigor and relevance of IS research. - Governance and Ethics in Information Systems:
This focus area addresses the governance challenges posed by digital platforms and technologies, emphasizing ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and the implications of algorithmic decision-making. - Sustainability and Information Systems:
Research related to sustainability examines how information systems can contribute to sustainable practices in various sectors, including energy, public health, and environmental management. - Digital Platforms and Ecosystems:
This area investigates the dynamics of digital platforms, their governance structures, and the role they play in facilitating interactions among various stakeholders within ecosystems.
Trending and Emerging
- Decolonization in Information Systems:
There is a growing emphasis on decolonizing research practices and frameworks, reflecting a broader movement to include diverse perspectives and address historical inequities in the field. - Digital Resilience and Crisis Management:
Research focusing on how organizations can build resilience through digital tools and practices, particularly in response to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, has gained significant traction. - Algorithmic Governance and Fairness:
Emerging studies are increasingly examining the implications of algorithms in governance, including fairness, transparency, and accountability, as organizations grapple with the impact of AI and machine learning. - Integration of Sustainability into Digital Practices:
There is a notable trend towards integrating sustainability principles into digital business models, highlighting the role of information systems in fostering environmental responsibility. - Hybrid Work Models and Digital Transformation:
With the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements, research is increasingly focused on the impact of these models on organizational practices, employee engagement, and productivity. - Social Media and Political Polarization:
The intersection of social media dynamics and political polarization is becoming a critical area of study, reflecting concerns about misinformation, public discourse, and societal division.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Information Systems Theory:
There has been a noticeable decline in research centered solely on traditional IS theories, with a shift towards more integrated and interdisciplinary approaches that consider broader socio-technical contexts. - Rigid Methodological Approaches:
The journal has seen a decrease in submissions that adhere strictly to traditional quantitative methodologies without incorporating qualitative insights, as researchers increasingly value mixed-methods and innovative frameworks. - Focus on Localized Studies:
While localized studies were once prevalent, there is a waning emphasis on context-specific research without broader implications, as scholars aim for findings that can be generalized across different settings. - Narrow Technological Focus:
Research that solely emphasizes specific technologies without examining their broader implications or interconnections with social, organizational, or ethical dimensions has become less frequent. - Conventional User Experience Design:
The focus on basic user experience design principles has decreased, as the discourse has shifted towards more complex interactions involving algorithms, AI, and user engagement in digital ecosystems.
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