Conceptual models of the sociotechnical: Introduction to special issue

Katrina Fenlon, Peter Organisciak, Andrea Thomer and Nicholas M. Weber

Journal of the Association for Information Science & Technology, 2025, vol. 76, issue 2, 349-352

Abstract: This special issue of the “Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology” examines conceptual models as products of, and tools for, critical inquiry in Information Science (IS). The papers included in this issue present diverse perspectives on how conceptual models impact sociotechnical systems, spanning topics such as knowledge organization, representation, and information system design. Key themes include the intersection of model development with ethical considerations, the historical and future implications of conceptual modeling decisions, and the potential for conceptual models to address issues of power, representation, and justice in emerging technologies. This introduction situates the contributions within broader discussions of conceptual modeling in IS and highlights the field's unique approach to reflexive critique and sociotechnical analysis.

Date: 2025
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