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This framework guides authors on positioning their Information Systems (IS) research manuscripts by joining existing, ongoing academic conversations rather than simply cataloging gaps. It emphasizes the necessity of demonstrating an intradisciplinary move by bridging multiple theoretical silos (e.g., economic, behavioral, design-science) and engaging core IS scholarship to maximize academic impact in top-tier journals.

This guide provides comprehensive methodological advice for academic submissions in Information Systems (IS), particularly for journals like JAIS. It covers selecting and rigorously defending diverse research designs—including behavioral experiments, causal inference (Economics of IS), design science, qualitative studies, and literature reviews. Use it when you need to validate the suitability of your methodology against your research claims and underlying phenomena.

A comprehensive guide for academic researchers preparing submissions for top-tier Information Systems journals like MIS Quarterly. It helps validate if a research idea is genuinely IT-centric, assigns it to one of the four core IS traditions (Behavioral, Design Science, Economics, Organizational), and selects the optimal manuscript genre to ensure scope and fit for publication.