[AISWorld] CFP: Special Issue of AIS Transactions on HCI & Human Resource Information Systems

[Johnson, Richard]

Call for Papers:  Special Issue on HCI and Human Resource Information Systems


IMPORTANT DATES

*         Abstract Deadline: April 1st, 2015

o   Abstracts should be no more than 2 pages single spaced and should discuss the research question, background, type of data collected or intended, and conclusions reached or intended. Abstracts should be submitted directly to the editors of the special issue.

*         Abstract Response: May 1st, 2015

*         Initial Paper Submission Deadline: December 15, 2016

*         Initial Review Decision: March 15, 2016

*         Revisions Due: July 1, 2016


ABOUT AIS TRANSACTIONS ON HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION (THCI)
THCI is a high-quality peer-reviewed international scholarly journal on Human-Computer Interaction. It is published by AIS (http://home.aisnet.org/) and sponsored by AIS SIGHCI (http://sighci.org/). As an AIS journal, THCI is oriented to the Information Systems community, emphasizing applications in business, managerial, organizational, and cultural contexts. However, it is open to all related communities that share intellectual interests in HCI phenomena and issues. The editorial objective is to enhance and communicate knowledge about the interplay among humans, information, technologies, and tasks in order to guide the development and use of human-centered Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and services for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities.




SPECIAL ISSUE OBJECTIVE

Although human resources (HR) was one of the earliest functional areas automated through technology, it has often lagged behind many other areas in the use of technology. However, within the last 10 years, the use of technology and research focusing on the use of technology to support human resources has exploded, and a new field of human resource information systems (HRIS) has emerged. An HRIS is used to "acquire, store, manipulate, analyze, retrieve, and distribute information regarding an organization's human resources" (Kavanagh, Thite, & Johnson, 2015, p. 17). Systems which started out as simple, mainframe systems automating payroll have now transformed into web-enabled, cloud-based, systems deployed across mobile applications that touch all areas of HR including recruitment, selection, training, and compensation (Stone, Deadrick, Lukaszewski, & Johnson, in press). The use of these new applications is propelling HR in new directions, and are causing organizations to rethink the interface of technology and human resources.



Advances in interface design and the move of HR functionality to mobile devices mean that the devices and platforms used to support human resources are quickly evolving. For this reason, research is needed that focuses on the intersection of technology and HR. Specifically of interest in this special issue are research questions that focus on the interface between the user and the technology (whether it be an employee, an HR manager, or a manager making decisions about his or her employees). Papers submitted to this special issue can be theoretical, or they can be empirical studies focusing on the human-computer interface. In addition, technical design papers on more effective interface designs or interaction methods in the context of HR are also welcome. It merits noting that theoretical papers must include propositions or hypotheses to guide future research.



Sample Topics of Interest

  *   Employee adoption and user acceptance of HR systems
  *   Interface Design and the Support of HR processes
  *   The use of virtual reality technology in training and development
  *   Virtual worlds and e-learning
  *   The use of HR Dashboards and HR Decision-Making
  *   Web-based recruitment design and applicant reactions
  *   Website design and motivation to apply for positions
  *   Employee and applicant privacy in system design
  *   B2C e-commerce and employee benefits (e.g. flex benefits, healthcare, etc.)
  *   Behavioral, cognitive, motivational, and affective aspects of HCI in HRIS Design
  *   Usability of mobile HR applications
  *   Decision-making
  *   Influence of interface design on HR decision-making
  *   The impact of interfaces/information technology on applicant or employee attitudes, behavior, performance, perception, and productivity
  *   Design of e-learning and training  including perceptual, cognitive, and motivational aspects of learning
  *   Issues in teaching HRIS and Interface Design
  *   Other human factors issues related to HCI and HRIS





SUBMISSION PROCESS

Papers should be submitted online through the AIS THCI online submission system (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/thci) Reviewing will be performed by individuals selected for expertise and interest in the topic area. Please note in the submission notes that the paper is for the special issue on HCI and HRIS.



SUBMISSION FORMAT

Paper submissions should be prepared with MS Word and submitted as MS Word documents. Each document should be double-spaced and should follow the THCI guidelines (http://aisel.aisnet.org/thci/authorinfo.html).





SPECIAL ISSUE EDITORS
Richard Johnson, Past Chair SIGHCI, University at Albany, SUNY (rjohnson at albany.edu<mailto:rjohnson at albany.edu>)
Kimberly Lukaszewski, Wright State University (kimade611 at hotmail.com<mailto:kimade611 at hotmail.com>)
Dianna Stone, University at Albany, SUNY (diannastone at satx.rr.com<mailto:diannastone at satx.rr.com>)




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Richard D Johnson, PhD, HRIP
Associate Professor & Chair
HRIS Program Director
Department of Management
University at Albany, SUNY
rjohnson at albany.edu<mailto:rjohnson at albany.edu>
518-956-8371
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