This minitrack focuses on the transformative potential of intelligent technologies in addressing global challenges, from enhancing healthcare systems (e.g., improving patient outcomes and streamlining operations) to promoting eco-friendly innovations (e.g., reducing carbon footprints and optimizing resource use) and fostering inclusiveness (e.g., empowering marginalized communities). By examining the intersection of technology, society, and sustainability, we aim to highlight how advancements in intelligent technologies can contribute to a more equitable, resilient, and thriving world. In line with the conference’s overarching theme, this minitrack invites papers investigating the development, implementation, and impact of intelligent technologies in building a better future. We define intelligent technologies broadly to encompass not only AI — described as “the frontier of computational advancements that references human intelligence in addressing ever more complex decision-making problems” (Berente et al., 2021), but also business intelligence and analytics — defined as “techniques, technologies, systems, practices, methodologies, and applications that analyze critical business data to help an enterprise better understand its business and market and make timely business decisions” (Chen et al., 2012), and smart technologies, which “combine AI and innovative technologies (e.g., the Internet of Things, soft robots, image and voice recognition, blockchain mechanisms, unmanned vehicles)” (Yang et al., 2021). We welcome diverse contributions, embracing a wide range of philosophical perspectives and methodologies, from conceptual and ethnographic to analytical, empirical, and design-based approaches.

Track Chairs:
Bastin Tony Roy Savarimuthu, University of Otago
Jiyong Park, University of Georgia
Kayla Jiang, Oklahoma State University

Schedule
2025
Friday, August 15th
12:00 AM

A DSR Approach for Geospatial AI: Prediction of Drug Overdoses

Anthony Corso, California Baptist University
Jason S. Asariah, California Baptist University
Ki-Pung Park, California Baptist University
Nathan A. Corso, California Baptist University
Esther Lee Lee, California Baptist University

12:00 AM

A Multi-Stage LLM Framework for Generating Realistic Synthetic Medical Datasets

Mikolaj Holysz, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Mateusz Bystronski, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Grzegorz Aleksander Piotrowski, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Grzegorz Chodak, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Tomasz Kajdanowicz, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

12:00 AM

A Novel Information System Framework for Natural Disaster Management

Celia Ghedini Ralha, University of Brasilia
Rafael Henrique Nogalha de Lima, Universidade de Brasília

12:00 AM

A Theory-Driven Approach to Behaviour Change in Diabetes Recommender Apps

Pari Delir Haghighi, Monash University
Reeva Lederman, The University of Melbourne
Suelette Dreyfus, The University of Melbourne

12:00 AM

AI Self-diagnosis Systems Adoption: A Socio-Technical Perspective

Katia Guerra, Boise State University College of Business and Economics
Victor R. Prybutok, University of North Texas

12:00 AM

AI-Assisted Risk Assessment in Generative AI Governance

Jiaqi Wu Young, Singapore Management University
Fiona Nah, Singapore Management University

12:00 AM

AI-Driven Misinformation: A Comparative Legislation Analysis

Xiaohua Awa Zhu, University of Tennessee
Lisa Di Valentino, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Shengnan Yang, Western University

12:00 AM

Algorithmic Fairness in Shift Scheduling – Assessing the Fairness Perceptions of Healthcare Workers

Manuel Bieri, University of Bern
Christian Matt, University of Bern

12:00 AM

Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Trolls？

Honglei Lia Sun, Nanjing University
Pnina Fichman, Indiana University

12:00 AM

Assessing Performance of the UMLV Technique in Detecting and Controlling for Common Method Variance

Anh L. Huynh, University of Houston
Wynne Chin, The University of Houston

12:00 AM

Bridging the Gap: Low-Code Platforms and the Future of ERP Customization

Adrian Abendroth, Chair of Business Informatics, esp. Processes and Systems
Benedict Bender, Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society

12:00 AM

Can LLMs Reason with Logic?

Aurona Gerber, Stellenbosch University
Sunet Eybers, University of South Africa

12:00 AM

Charging Sales with Chatbots: A Mindset-Based Approach to EV Promotion

Zeyuan (Stephen) Hong, Nanyang Technological University
Ben Choi, Nanyang Technological University
Yuan Sun, Zhejiang Gongshang University

12:00 AM

Control as a Phenomena with Robot Agency

Julia Cherny, Åbo Akademi University

12:00 AM

Crisis Preparedness Through Casual Gaming? - A Self-Efficacy Perspective

Sandra Birnstiel, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Runjie Xie, University of Bamberg
Johanna Eiting, University of Bamberg
Benedikt Morschheuser, University of Bamberg

12:00 AM

Designing a Generative AI Companion for Seniors

Arindam Ray, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Archisman Munshi, Thrive360AI

12:00 AM

Designing Digital Energy Applications for Household Energy Literacy

Malte Eiting, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Philipp Staudt, Carl-von-Ossietzky University

12:00 AM

Developing a Viztool to Mitigate Targeted Ransomware Attacks in South Africa

Zizipho Caroline Ndyave, University of Cape Town
Michael Kyobe, University of Cape Town

12:00 AM

Developing End-User Capabilities to Facilitate Business Intelligence and Analytics (BI&A) Design and Use in Healthcare Systems: Exploratory Study

Michael Dohan, Lakehead University
Kaushik Ghosh, Suffolk University
Aydin Farrokhi, Lakehead University

12:00 AM

Digital Product Passports in the Transport Sector: An Information Logistics Approach

Carla Lopes, University of Coimbra
João Barata, University of Coimbra

12:00 AM

Enhancing Decision-Making in Low-Latency Environments: The Community Kinetic Intelligent Complex Adaptive System Model

Regan W. Duff, University of Auckland
Gabrielle Peko, University of Auckland
Johnny Chan, University of Auckland
David Sundaram, University of Auckland

12:00 AM

Epistemic Injustice in Generative AI

Craig Van Slyke, Louisiana Tech University
Jalal Sarabadani, San Jose State University
Hossein Mosafer, Independent Researcher

12:00 AM

FairHealthGrid: A Systematic Framework for Evaluating Bias Mitigation Strategies in Healthcare Machine Learning

Pedro Paiva, University of Calgary
Farzaneh Dehghani, University of Calgary
Fahim Anzum, University of Calgary
Mansi Singhal, University of Calgary
Ayah Metwali, University of Calgary
Marina Gavrilova, University of Calgary
Mariana Bento, University of Calgary

12:00 AM

From Silent Accomplices to Intelligent Colleagues: Governing Risks in Healthcare LLMs Through Dynamic Human-Machine Loop Configurations

Yuxin Zhang, University of Palermo
Haiyan Yan, Shanghai university of international business and economics
Jiayin Qi, Guangzhou University

12:00 AM

Frugal Digital Transformation in SMEs: Low-cost solutions for high-impact outcomes

Suchit Ahuja, Concordia University
Geetika Jain, Keele University
Stephanie Cadeddu, Cégep du Vieux Montréal

12:00 AM

Global Digital Divides in the 2020s: spatial and multivariate analysis

James B. Pick, University of Redlands

12:00 AM

HNSW++: A Dual-Branch Hierarchical Navigable Small World Graph with LID-Guided Skip Bridge Optimization

Hy Nguyen, A²I² - Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute
Nguyen Hung Nguyen, Swinburne University
Linh Bao Nguyen, Swinburne University
Srikanth Thudumu, Deakin University
Rajesh Vasa, Deakin University

12:00 AM

Hybrid Workplaces: Transforming Organizational Culture and Silos

Sandra Ebojoh, University West
Karin Högberg, University West
William Jobe, University West
Lars Svensson, University West

12:00 AM

Improving matching and social engagement of international students through a volunteering platform

Sojen Pradhan, University of Technology Sydney
Aleksandr Litvinov, University of Technology Sydney
Laurel Dyson, University of Technology Sydney

12:00 AM

Information Systems, AI and Climate Resilience: A Systematic Literature Review

YoungHo Yoon, University of Massachusetts Boston
Mubarak Iddrisu, University of Massachusetts Boston
Carol Lee, Northeastern University
Pratyush Bharati, University of Massachusetts

12:00 AM

Insights from the Theories and Products of Theorizing (T-PoT) World Tour

Nik Rushdi Hassan, University of Minnesota Duluth

12:00 AM

IoT and Data Analytics for Resource Efficiency and Crop Productivity in Smallholder Agriculture

David Hope Kinyonyi, Makerere University
Johnson Mwebaze, Makerere University

12:00 AM

Le paradigme critique dans les travaux français en MSI : Trajectoire d’une institutionnalisation entre pluridisciplinarité et autonomisation (2014-2024)

Lise Arena, Université Côte d'Azur
Johanna Habib, Aix-Marseille Université

12:00 AM

Making the Little Brother Matter as Much as the Big One: Ensuring Equitable Partnership in Inter-municipal Collaboration for Digital Transformation

Marcus Matteby, Informatics
Nataliya Berbyuk Lindström, Department of Applied IT
Charlotta Kronblad, Department of Applied IT

12:00 AM

Navigating Cooperation in Multiuser AI Systems: Procedural Justice, Explainable AI, and Social Dynamics

Naomi Berenfeld, The University of British Columbia
Ning Nan, The University of British Columbia
Carson C. Woo, The University of British Columbia

12:00 AM

Older, But Not All Fear: Latent Profile Analysis on Technophobia and Technology Adoption Among Older Adults

Shuo Dai, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Wanyu XI, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Xiang Xue, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine

12:00 AM

Plateformes Numériques Clandestines : Entre Transparence et Dissimulation

Jean-Loup Richet, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Nina Schirrmacher, The University of Sydney

12:00 AM

Please Unblock the User! Transparent Authentication and Payment in Blockchain Platforms

Francisco M. B. Carreira, University of Coimbra
Paulo Rupino da Cunha, University of Coimbra
João Barata, University of Coimbra
Jacinto Estima, University of Coimbra

12:00 AM

Reducing conceptual redundancy of Trust in IT constructs: content validation of complementary measures

Claudio Vitari, Aix Marseille Univ, CERGAM, FEG
Roxana Ologeanu-Taddei, TBS Education
Farkhondeh Hassandoust, University of Auckland

12:00 AM

Social Commerce in Qatar: Consumer Characteristics and Emergent Engagement

Savanid Vatanasakdakul, Carnegie Mellon University
Chadi Aoun, Carnegie Mellon University
Faiq Defiandry, Carnegie Mellon University

12:00 AM

Software Vulnerability Detection: Trends, Gaps, and Future Directions in IS Research

Revathi Karri, LUT University
Prabhat Kumar, LUT University
Najmul Islam, LUT University

12:00 AM

Still Attractive? The Effect of Dynamic Pricing on Consumers’ Perceived Value and Willingness to Pay for Luxury Fashion Products

Yue Xue, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Maya Mudambi, University of Massachusetts Amherst

12:00 AM

Strengths and Weaknesses of Longitudinal Research in Information Systems: Preliminary Findings

Philippe Marchildon, Université du Québec à Montréal
Pierre Hadaya, Université du Québec à Montréal
Qing Liang, Université du Québec à Montréal

12:00 AM

Tackling Role Transitions in Work with Intelligent Personal Assistants

Jocelyn Cranefield, Victoria University of Wellington
Cathal Doyle, Victoria University of Wellington

12:00 AM

Techno-spirituality: The Role of AI Chatbots In Enhancing Faith

Tom Meservy, Brigham Young University
Dawson Broadbent, Brigham Young University
Taylor M. Wells, Brigham Young University
Nathan Twyman, Brigham Young University
Kelly J. Fadel, Utah State University

12:00 AM

The Academic as an Entrepreneur: Real Options and Co-authoring in IS Scholarship

Yuhui Zhang, University at Buffalo
Mohamed Abdelhamid, California State University Long Beach
Sanjukta Das Smith, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
George Lawrence Sanders, University at Buffalo, SUNY

12:00 AM

The Hidden Costs of AI-driven Data Center Demand: Five Systemic Tensions

Laura Watkowski, Branch Business & Information Systems Engineering of the Fraunhofer FIT
Grant Oosterwyk, University of Cape Town
Jenny Elo, University of Jyväskylä

12:00 AM

The Impact of AI Integration on Productivity: Dual Role of Employee Readiness and IT capabilities

Fatima Ibrahim, Florida Atlantic University
Chul Woo Yoo, FAU

12:00 AM

The Impact of Intelligent Process Automation on the Future Workplace for Employees in the Financial Sector

Juanita L. Beytell, University of South Africa
Jan Hendrik Kroeze, University of South Africa
Dr. Danie J. Bisschoff, University of South Africa

12:00 AM

The Role of Technology as a Mediator in Responsible Consumption

Alex HAMARD, CNAM

12:00 AM

The Three Waves of Digital Nudging: Concepts, Mechanisms, and Ethical Implications for Information Systems

Vincent Beermann, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam

12:00 AM

To What Extent Do LLMs Respect the Philosophical Stance of Users?

SHAN LI, University of Palermo
Jiayin Qi, Guangzhou University
kaifan chen, GUANGZHOU University

12:00 AM

Towards the Model of Internal Motivation and Organizational Cyber Threats

Jolanta Kowal, University of Wrocław
Lech Konopka, Adam Mickiewicz Poznań University
Monika Ziobrowska, University of Lower Silesia
Dariusz Zaremba, University of Lower Silesia

12:00 AM

Transforming Higher Education Through AI Technology: A Design Science Research Approach

Mohamed Abouzahra, California State University at Monterey Bay

12:00 AM

Télémédecine et pérennisation des usages : une revue critique face aux technologies émergentes

Magalie Duarte, Université Bourgogne Europe, Burgundy School of Business
Guillaume Biot-Paquerot, Université Bourgogne Europe, Burgundy School of Business
Johanna Habib, Aix-Marseille Université

12:00 AM

Unlocking the Chain: Investigating the Role of Blockchain Features

Arman Ghafoori, Florida International University
Amin Shoja, Florida International University

12:00 AM

Unpacking the Digital Poison: A Factor-Based Analysis of Health Misinformation During COVID-19

Gideon Mekonnen Jonathan, Stockholm University
Erik Perjons, Stockholm University

12:00 AM

When playing ceases to be fun: Exploring Gamification from the Paradoxical lens and Understanding users’ coping mechanisms in online retailing

Ayushi Gupta, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Abhishek Behl, Keele Business School, UK

12:00 AM