ATISR’s Contribution to Global IS Research – Events, Awards, and Collaboration

The advancement of information systems research increasingly depends on global engagement, shared standards, and sustained collaboration. ATISR has positioned itself as a contributing platform within this landscape by supporting research exchange, recognizing excellence, and facilitating international cooperation.

Through events, award programs, and collaborative initiatives, ATISR contributes to the development and visibility of global IS research while promoting inclusiveness and academic rigor.

Role

ATISR operates as a research-oriented organization focused on strengthening the information systems research ecosystem. Its contribution lies not in directing a single research agenda, but in creating structures that allow diverse research efforts to connect and mature.

By supporting interaction among scholars, institutions, and regions, ATISR helps reduce fragmentation in the field. This role is especially relevant as IS research continues to address global and cross-context challenges.

Events

Academic events are a primary mechanism through which ATISR supports global research exchange. These events include conferences, workshops, seminars, and virtual forums.

Events provide opportunities for researchers to present findings, receive feedback, and engage in dialogue with peers from different regions. They also help disseminate emerging ideas and methods at earlier stages of development.

Hybrid and virtual formats have expanded participation, enabling engagement from researchers who may face geographic or resource constraints.

Awards

ATISR award programs recognize research excellence across multiple dimensions, including theory development, methodological rigor, applied impact, and early-career contribution.

Awards serve both symbolic and practical functions. They acknowledge high-quality work while signaling standards that the research community values.

By maintaining transparent criteria and peer-based evaluation, ATISR awards reinforce credibility and encourage consistent research quality across diverse contexts.

Collaboration

Collaboration is a central element of ATISR’s contribution. The organization promotes collaborative research through networks, thematic groups, and joint initiatives.

These collaborative structures support cross-institution and cross-border research projects. They allow scholars to pool expertise, share data, and address complex research questions that exceed the scope of individual efforts.

Collaboration also supports mentorship and capacity building, particularly for researchers in emerging or underrepresented regions.

Knowledge

Knowledge sharing is embedded across ATISR activities. Research outputs are disseminated through presentations, publications, and digital platforms.

This emphasis on sharing supports cumulative knowledge development and reduces duplication of effort. It also increases the accessibility of research findings to practitioners and policymakers.

Open dialogue around methods and results strengthens transparency and learning within the IS community.

Inclusion

ATISR places importance on inclusive participation in global IS research. Efforts are made to involve researchers from different regions, disciplines, and career stages.

Inclusion enhances the relevance and robustness of research by incorporating diverse perspectives. It also supports equitable access to research networks and recognition mechanisms.

Inclusive practices contribute to a more balanced global research environment.

Impact

The combined effect of events, awards, and collaboration contributes to research impact at multiple levels.

Contribution Area	Activity	Research Impact
Events	Conferences and workshops	Knowledge exchange
Awards	Research recognition	Quality standards
Collaboration	Joint research	Broader insight
Inclusion	Global participation	Diverse perspectives

These mechanisms reinforce each other and strengthen the overall research ecosystem.

ATISR’s contribution to global IS research is rooted in enablement rather than control. By organizing events, recognizing excellence through awards, and fostering collaboration, ATISR supports research that is rigorous, relevant, and globally connected. As information systems continue to shape organizations and societies worldwide, such collaborative and inclusive approaches remain essential to advancing the field.

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