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Jignya Patel: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7854-2681
Ping Wang: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9485-7325
Suchit Ahuja: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6961-0398
Laurie Giddens: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1495-3158
Amber Young: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4829-0433
Abstract
Information systems (IS) research conducted responsibly can produce trustworthy scientific knowledge that benefits society. In contrast, irresponsible behaviors may erode public trust and diminish the relevance of IS research, even causing serious harm to certain stakeholders and society overall. However, fostering responsible research requires understanding the comprehensive ecosystem in which research operates. Based on insights from a panel at the 2024 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) that brought together scholars working across different levels of the research ecosystem, this paper develops a framework for understanding responsible IS research from an ecosystem perspective. We identify three interconnected sub-ecosystems (micro, meso, and macro) and describe how their stakeholders' obligations collectively influence responsible research conduct. This ecosystem view reveals both systemic barriers to responsible research practices and opportunities for positive change.
Recommended Citation
Patel, J., Wang, P., Ahuja, S., Giddens, L., & Young, A. (In press). Fostering a Responsible Information Systems Research Ecosystem. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 57, pp-pp. Retrieved from https://aisel.aisnet.org/cais/vol57/iss1/4
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