MISQ Theory and Review (MISQ-TR)

MISQ Theory and Review aims to be the premier outlet for new theoretical insights that advance the study and practice of information systems design, development, management, use, and consequences.  MISQ-TR is receptive to a wide range of philosophical foundations and disciplinary orientations, including perspectives that are constructively critical of established theory and practice.  MISQ-TR publishes articles in a variety of formats, including research synthesis, theoretical essays, and debates.  A major emphasis of MISQ-TR is to support the development of theory that (1) addresses issues and concerns unique to IS theory and practice and (2) promotes further empirical research and practical developments.

Writing research reviews and theoretical essays is in many ways more challenging than writing reports of primary empirical research.  Therefore, MISQ-TR approaches submissions developmentally.  Departmental editors are willing to work interactively with authors from an early stage in manuscript preparation; prospective authors should be prepared for a more interactive (and potentially more protracted) review process than usual.

MISQ-TR submissions will be reviewed by current associate editors, by guest associate editors, or by members of the Board of Advisors for MISQ-TR.  Contributors are strongly encouraged to submit a brief proposal (5 to 10 pages) to the MISQ Theory and Review Department Editor, M. Lynne Markus (MISQReview@bentley.edu), prior to submitting complete manuscripts.  For example, a theory-generative research synthesis might include the following elements:

More information is available about MISQ Theory and Review at http://www.misq.org/misreview/home.html

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This page and the pages it links directly to are maintained by Jan DeGross the MIS Quarterly. She can be reached at jdegross@csom.umn.edu. It was last updated on January 17, 2007.