Trending topics workshop

Reforming and innovating how the Information Systems Journal (ISJ) publishes promotes research has always been a core value of journal. Therefore, in 2021, we introduced new submission format with ISJ Trending Topics Workshop. After 2 years, are pleased to announce that first paper from Workshop series will be published Adam et al. (2023) was submitted workshop issue June 2021 appear this issue. The is an annual development (PDW) held early mid-June prior European Conference on (ECIS). We use hybrid for workshop, allowing authors participate virtually, ensuring inclusivity, overcoming geographical barriers those participants who unable travel ECIS. Due COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions, virtual 2022. This year, were able organise 13 2023, Kristiansand 28 on-site 20 participants. PDW encourages scholarship focuses high-impact emerging trending topics IS field, such as inclusive digital initiatives, social political protests, impact generative AI, ethical data, algorithms, design, cyberwarfare cybersecurity, applications blockchain technology, role climate change, many more. Prior whose papers have accepted discussion receive two additional read review their roundtable. During meet small groups or breakout rooms where they feedback Editorial Board members provide other participants' papers. SEs AEs facilitate so each participant equal time comments others Selection competitive. significant societal issues, packaged high-quality, paper. To considered must demonstrate contribution research, without data. following table shows number submissions acceptance rate workshop. Authors not obligated submit work after but it ISJ's goal during ready further consideration publication Although 1st edition issue, 2nd 3rd editions currently under future issues ISJ. In addition journal, there several reasons why running primary foster collaborative environment both junior established scholars can gain first-hand experience submitting top By participating early-career researchers particular unique opportunity learn engage reviewing process journal interact editorial board members. iterative increases chances positive outcome round provides valuable insights suggestions strengthen research. also consider 0.5 before enters regular process. comprehensive SE AE, enabling them significantly improve submissions. guidance enables refine manuscripts entering addition, plays critical facilitating dissemination knowledge transformation. Given dynamic nature technology its profound society, exceptional platform publish discuss timely content bringing together different locations wide variety methodologies, exploring implications technological advances areas field. indebted all editors handled over past 3 participated roundtable mentors, served panellists keynote speakers individuals at least one Senior Editors: Antonio Diaz-Andrade, Auckland University Technology, New Zealand Carol Hsu, Sydney, Australia Federico Iannacci, Sussex, UK Stan Karanasios, Queensland, Paul Lowry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute State University, USA Petter Nielsen, Oslo, Norway Niki Panteli, Royal Holloway, London, Ravi Patnayakuni, Alabama Huntsville, M. N. Ravishankar, Queen's Belfast, Barney Tan, South Wales, Monideepa Tarafdar, Massachusetts, Amherst, Angsana Techatassanasoontorn, Associate Abayomi Baiyere, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Roberta Bernardi, Bristol, Petros Chamakiotis, ESCP Spain Christy Cheung, Hong Kong Baptist Nancy Deng, California Dominguez Hills, Daniel Fuerstenau, IT Copenhagen, Sven Laumer, Friedrich-Alexander Germany Marco Marabelli, Bentley Marjolein van Offenbeek, Groningen, Netherlands Dimitra Petrakaki, Christoph Rosenkranz, Cologne, Felix Yenni Tim, Manuel Trenz, Goettingen, Chong (Alex) Wang, Peking China Jingguo Texas, Xiao Xiao, Zhongyun (Phil) Zhou, Tongji paper, address gaps our understanding effectiveness gam(bl)ified monetary reward designs (MRDs), which entice visitors earn rewards by playing interactive games, compared non-gamified counterparts. study examines differential effects these MRDs user registration uncovers underlying psychological processes drive engagement. Drawing cognitive evaluation theory, establishes theoretical model intrinsically motivating gamified registrations. experiments conducted compelling evidence superiority registrations MRDs. mere presence elements likelihood registration, highlighting importance challenging aspects designs.