Information Systems Research articles from March 1 2007

Information Systems Research archives from March 1 2007

Editorial notes.(Editorial)
March 1, 2007... The performance of the journal in 2006 is reviewed. Editorial transitions, including the appointment of new senior and associate editors are described. Finally, proposals for a new special issue are invited. These proposals should focus on and...

Decision-centric active learning of binary-outcome models.
March 1, 2007... It can be expensive to acquire the data required for businesses to employ data-driven predictive modeling--for example, to model consumer preferences to optimize targeting. Prior research has introduced "active-learning" policies for...

Releasing individually identifiable microdata with Privacy Protection against stochastic threat: an application to health information.
March 1, 2007... The ability to collect and disseminate individually identifiable microdata is becoming increasingly important in a number of arenas. This is especially true in health care and national security, where this data is considered vital for a number...

Through a glass darkly: information technology design, identity verification, and knowledge contribution in online communities.
March 1, 2007... A variety of information technology (IT) artifacts, such as those supporting reputation management and digital archives of past interactions, are commonly deployed to support online communities. Despite their ubiquity, theoretical and empirical...

Competition among virtual communities and user valuation: the case of investing-related communities.
March 1, 2007... Virtual communities are a significant source of information for consumers and businesses. This research examines how users value virtual communities and how virtual communities differ in their value propositions. In particular, this research...

Impact of international information technology transfer on national productivity.
March 1, 2007... Researchers have widely postulated that the adoption of information technology (IT) products enhances global competitiveness and production efficiency as successful technological innovation replaces and improves traditional inputs and modes of...

Antecedents and consequences of Internet use in procurement: an empirical investigation of U.S. manufacturing firms.
March 1, 2007... This paper examines the antecedents and consequences of Internet use in the procurement process. Drawing upon the resource-based view (RBV) of the firm and the technology, organization, and environment framework, we develop an integrative model...