[AISWorld] Call for Papers: "Theories in IS Research" mini-track at HICSS 47 (2014)

Tue Feb 26 00:23:03 EST 2013

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to submit a paper to the 47th Annual Hawaii International
Conference on Systems Sciences (HICSS) mini-track  “Theories in IS Research
”. We present the CfP of the mini-track below as well as the call for
papers for HICSS 47. Please circulate this information to interested
researchers.

*HICSS 47 (2014) Mini-track:  Theories in IS Research*

*(Organizational Systems and Technology track)*

 The “Theoretical Approaches to IS Research” mini-track has a long history
at HICSS and succeeded in elevating a broad, community-wide interest in IS
theories. Recent editorial statements, including for MIS Quarterly (May
2007), have highlighted the need for focused attention on IS theories,
analysis of theories, and the assumptions underlying theories.  For HICSS
47 (2014), the “Theories in IS Research” mini-track has been refocused,
restructured, and re-titled to broaden its appeal and mission and to
continue to address these goals.

Despite the ubiquity of “theory” in IS research, there remain numerous
lines of inquiry regarding IS theory and how to better promote development,
understanding, and use of theory.  Notably there are few frameworks and
ontologies that organize theories used in IS research or that relate IS
theories to theories in other disciplines. There is also a need to develop
a more coherent understanding of the philosophical commitments represented
in the development and use of theories. We also seek essays and
thought-papers which promote  dialog to deepen foundational thinking and
philosophical understanding of IS theory, and the differing and competing
roles of theory in research.

Toward these ends, topics of interest in this mini-track include:

   - Research on ontologies, taxonomies, frameworks, and categorizations of
   constructs and variables used in IS theories;
   - The theoretical ties between IS research and research in other
   disciplines;
   - Trends in IS theories;
   - Integration or simplification of related IS theories;
   - Evaluation of the tools used in theory meta-analysis;
   - Discussion of the different roles of theories used to explain, to
   predict and to understand;
   - Exploration of the dependencies of constructs and variables and the
   boundaries of IS theories
   - Meta studies of the IS field, based on theories used, and meta studies
   of theories used, in IS research
   - Papers that develop new theories applicable to IS research
   - Papers that extend existing theories within the context of IS research.

New this year, we hope to promote new points of view by inviting a guest
speaker to address a pioneering topic. We also hope to host a social event
among those interested in IS theory.

This mini-track also has an associated ISWorld website devoted to theories
used in IS research (http://istheory.byu.edu/wiki/Main_Page) —which won the
2005 AISWorldNet Challenge Award for the best website based on AISWorldNet
user voting.  We intend to uphold this high standard and advance the
website further by increasing the synergy between mini-track outcomes and
website content.

For further conference details, schedules and submission guidelines, please
see: http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/hicss_47/apahome47.htm

Mini-track Co-Chairs:

Scott L. Schneberger (Primary Contact)

Professor, and Dean of Academics

Principia College

Elsah, IL 62028

Scott.Schneberger at principia.edu

Dirk S. Hovorka,

Associate Professor

Bond Business School

Bond University

Gold Coast, AU 4229

dhovorka at bond.edu.au

Kai R. Larsen.

Associate Professor

Leeds School of Business

University of Colorado

Boulder, Colorado 80309

Kai.Larsen at colorado.edu

*About HICSS:*

Now in its 47th year, the Hawaii International Conference on System
Sciences (HICSS) is one of the longest-standing continuously running
scientific conferences. This conference brings together researchers in an
aloha-friendly atmosphere conducive to free exchange of scientific ideas.
Unique characteristics of the conference include:

   - A matrix structure of tracks and themes that enables research on a
   rich mixture of computer-based applications and technologies.
   - Three days of research paper presentations and discussions in a
   workshop setting that promotes interaction leading to additional research.
   - A full day of Symposia, Workshops, and Tutorials. See Program
   Components for additional detail.
   - A truly international experience with participants usually from over
   40 countries, (approximately 50% non-US).
   - Papers published in the Proceedings by the IEEE Computer Society Press
   and carried in the IEEE digital library Xplore. Access to HICSS papers is
   in the top 2% of IEEE Conferences.
   - Paper presentations and discussions which frequently lead to revised
   and extended papers that are published in journals, books, and special
   issues.
   - A keynote address and distinguished lecture which explore particularly
   relevant topics and concepts.
   - Best Paper Awards in each track which recognize superior research
   performance.

HICSS is a highly ranked IS conference in terms of citations as recorded by
Google Scholar. The Australian Government's Excellence in Research project
(ERA) has given HICSS an "A" rating, one of 32 Information Systems
conferences so honored out of 241 (46-B and 146-C ratings). Data supplied
by the Australian Research Council, December 2009 can be viewed at
http://lamp.infosys.deakin.edu.au/era/?page=cfordet&selfor=0806

*HICSS-47 CALL FOR PAPERS**
*
Hilton Waikoloa, Big Island
January 6-9, 2014 (Monday-Thursday)

HICSS conferences are devoted to the most relevant advances in the
information, computer, and system sciences, and encompass developments in
both theory and practice. Accepted papers may be theoretical,
conceptual, tutorial or descriptive in nature. Those selected for
presentation will be included in the Conference Proceedings published by
the IEEE Computer Society and maintained in the IEEE Digital
Library.

*How to Submit a Paper*

Follow Author Instructions to be posted by February 1, 2013 on the
conference web site.
http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/hicss_47/apahome47.htm

• HICSS papers must contain original material.  They may not have been
previously published, nor currently submitted elsewhere.  All submissions
undergo a double-blind peer review process; so initial
submission must be without author names.
• Abstracts are optional, but strongly recommended. You may contact the
Mini-track Chair(s) for guidance or verification of content.
• Submit a paper to only one Mini-track.  If a paper is submitted to more
than one mini-track, then either paper may be rejected by either mini-track
without consultation with author or other chairs. If you are
not sure of the appropriate Mini-track, submit an abstract to the Track
Chair(s) for determination, and/or seek informal opinion(s) of Min-itrack
Chair(s) before submitting. – see names and contact
information below.
• Do not author or co-author more than 5 papers.  This means that an
individual may be listed as author or co-author on no more than 5submitted
papers.  Track Chairs must approve any names added after
submission or acceptance on August 15.

*Important 2013 Deadlines for Authors
*
June 15 Submit full manuscripts for review as instructed. The review is
double-blind; therefore, this initial submission must be without author
names.

Aug 15 Review System emails. Acceptance Notices to authors. It is very
important that at least one author of each accepted paper attend
the conference. Therefore, all travel guarantees – including visa or your
organization’s fiscal funding procedures – should begin immediately. Make
sure your server accepts the review system address

https://precisionconference.com/~hicss

Sept 15 SUBMIT FINAL PAPER.  Add author names to your paper, and submit
your Final Paper for Publication to the site provided in your Acceptance
Notice.  (This URL is not public knowledge.)

Oct 1 Early Registration fee deadline. At least one author of each paper
should register by this date in order secure publication in
the Proceedings.  Fees will increase on Oct 2 and Dec 2.

Oct 15 Papers without at least one paid-in-full registered author may be
deleted from the Proceedings and not scheduled for presentation; authors
will be so notified by the Conference Office.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

All conference cancellation requests must be in writing.  A fee will be
charged for cancellation of registration after Oct 15, at which time the
paper is subject to withdrawal from the Proceedings.  There
is no registration refund after Dec 1.  Cancellations for accommodations
must be handled directly with the hotel.

HICSS-47 TRACK CHAIRS

Collaboration Systems and Technology
Bob Briggs
rbriggs at mail.sdsu.edu
Jay Nunamaker
nunamaker at cmi.arizona.edu

Decision Analytics, Mobile Services, and Service Science
Christer Carlsson
christer.carlsson at abo.fi
Haluk Demirkan
Haluk.Demirkan at asu.edu

Digital and Social Media
Kevin Crowston
crowston at syr.edu
Karine Nahon
karineb at uw.edu

E-Government
Jochen Scholl
jscholl at u.washington.edu

Electric Energy Systems
Bob Thomas
rjt1 at cornell.edu
Tom Overbye
overbye at uiuc.edu

Information Technology in Healthcare
William Chismar
chismar at hawaii.edu
Tom Horan
tom.horan at cgu.edu

Internet and the Digital Economy
Dave King
David.king at jda.com
Alan Dennis
ardennis at indiana.edu

Knowledge Systems
Murray Jennex
murphjen at aol.com
Dave Croasdell
davec at unr.edu

*Organizational Systems and Technology*
Hugh Watson
hwatson at terry.uga.edu

Software Technology
Gul Agha
agha at cs.uiuc.edu
Rick Kazman
kazman at hawaii.edu
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