Review Committee Updates – ATISR Editorial Board and Program Chairs

The Academy of Taiwan Information Systems Research (ATISR) frequently updates its editorial board and program committee to ensure a high-quality, diverse, and globally representative peer review process. These updates reflect the organization’s commitment to academic integrity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of information systems research.

Whether you’re a submitting author, a reviewer, or a past participant, staying informed about the current review committee structure can help you know how decisions are made and who contributes to the scholarly quality of ATISR events and publications.

Editorial

The ATISR Editorial Board plays a crucial role in maintaining the academic rigor of its proceedings and affiliated journals. Members are selected based on their expertise, research contributions, and editorial experience in information systems, business, engineering, and computer science fields.

Editorial Board Responsibilities:

• Oversee paper quality and peer review processes
• Ensure adherence to academic and ethical standards
• Coordinate with reviewers and program chairs
• Provide final acceptance recommendations
• Mentor junior reviewers and support special issue editors

Board members are typically professors, senior researchers, or journal editors from recognized universities and institutions across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Recent Updates:

• Several new members from North America and Europe have joined to diversify the review perspectives.
• Additional editorial advisors have been added for emerging topics such as AI governance, blockchain systems, and sustainable IT.
• Longstanding members were rotated out as part of ATISR’s term-limit policy, promoting fresh insights.

Program

The Program Chairs and Track Chairs manage the review process for each ATISR conference. They are responsible for organizing the academic sessions, assigning reviewers, and ensuring timely feedback for paper submissions.

Program Chair Duties:

• Define conference tracks and call for papers
• Assign submissions to reviewers and track chairs
• Handle revision and resubmission workflows
• Make final decisions on acceptance
• Organize sessions for accepted papers

Each ATISR event has General Program Chairs and Track-Specific Chairs, depending on the scope and number of submissions.

Notable Changes:

• New program chairs with domain expertise in cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation have been appointed for upcoming conferences.
• Additional track chairs for interdisciplinary research topics such as business-IT alignment and health informatics.
• Improved diversity among committee members to ensure balanced representation from academic and industry backgrounds.

Selection

ATISR selects editorial board and program committee members through a nomination and review process. Selection criteria include:

• Academic credentials (Ph.D. or equivalent)
• Proven publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Previous experience as a reviewer or editor
• Subject-matter expertise aligned with ATISR’s research focus
• Geographic and institutional diversity

Invited members serve fixed terms, usually 2–3 years, and may be reappointed based on performance and availability.

Transparency

To maintain transparency and credibility, ATISR publicly lists its editorial and program committee members on each event’s official website. This allows authors to view the academic leadership behind the scenes and understand how review decisions are made.

Authors and reviewers are also encouraged to provide feedback on the review process to help ATISR improve future events and editorial procedures.

Collaboration

Many editorial board and program committee members also participate in collaborative initiatives, including:

• Special issues in Scopus- or SSCI-indexed journals
• Joint workshops with international academic associations
• Research networks promoting cross-institutional partnerships
• Mentorship programs for early-career researchers

This ensures that the ATISR review process is not just evaluative but also developmental, contributing to the growth of the academic community.

As ATISR continues to expand its global reach and academic offerings, the updated editorial board and program chairs reflect the organization’s strategic commitment to academic excellence, reviewer quality, and interdisciplinary research. Whether you’re a contributor or reviewer, understanding the committee structure helps you better engage with the process.

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