<div dir="ltr"><div><h3 style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Hi,</h3><div><br></div><div>We invite IS scholars to submit their papers to the minitrack on <strong>Digital Transformation in Economies with Limited Internet Connectivity</strong> at AMCIS 2025. Join us in exploring innovative solutions and advancing research for digital equity in underserved regions.  </div><h3 style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></h3><h3 style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Call for Papers - </span><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">AMCIS 2025 </span></strong></h3><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Minitrack: Digital Transformation in Economies with Limited Internet Connectivity</span></strong></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Track: Digital Transformation and Organizational Information Systems Research (SIG OSRA)</span></strong></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></strong></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">This mini-track invites submissions that address the unique challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in regions with limited internet connectivity. Many economies in some parts of the world, like Borneo and similar areas and regions, face considerable barriers to digital progress, including high connectivity costs, inadequate infrastructure, and frequent natural disasters. </span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">These challenges underscore the pressing need for innovative strategies and context-sensitive solutions to drive digital adoption and sustainable socio-economic development in underserved regions.</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">We welcome papers that analyze the socio-economic conditions in regions such as Borneo and explore tailored digital interventions using a variety of research methodologies, including experimental designs, case studies, and mixed-methods approaches. </span><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Potential topics include, but are not limited to:</span></strong></p><ul style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Strategies to enhance digital access in low-connectivity regions</span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Socio-economic impacts of digital transformation in underserved communities</span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Resilience-building through digital solutions for disaster-prone areas</span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Sustainable business and growth models for areas with connectivity challenges</span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Case studies of successful digital interventions in underserved economies</span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Innovative approaches to affordable and scalable internet infrastructure</span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Community-driven digital initiatives and grassroots innovation</span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Policy implications and frameworks for addressing digital disparities</span></li></ul><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">This mini-track fosters interdisciplinary research and collaboration to develop impactful digital transformation initiatives. By sharing insights and innovations, manuscripts are expected to advance digital equity and support long-term development in regions where internet access remains a critical hurdle.</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Minitrack Chairs:</span></strong></p><ul style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Syed Nasirin, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, <a href="mailto:snasirin@ums.edu.my">snasirin@ums.edu.my</a></span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">T Ramayah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, <a href="mailto:ramayah@usm.my">ramayah@usm.my</a></span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Suraya Miskon, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, <a href="mailto:suraya@utm.my">suraya@utm.my</a></span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Hadzariah Ismail, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, <a href="mailto:had@ums.edu.my">had@ums.edu.my</a></span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Iza Azura Ahmad Bahar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, <a href="mailto:izabahar@ums.edu.my">izabahar@ums.edu.my</a></span></li></ul><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">We look forward to receiving your submissions and engaging in meaningful discussions to address the pressing challenges of digital transformation in regions with limited internet connectivity.</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Kind regards,</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Syed</p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><font face="georgia, serif"><font color="#741b47"><font style="background-color:rgb(238,238,238)">S</font><font style="background-color:rgb(238,238,238)">yed Nasirin, Ph. D</font></font><br></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><font face="georgia, serif"><font color="#741b47">Associate Professor in Information Systems</font><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><div><font face="georgia, serif"><span style="color:rgb(116,27,71);font-size:12.8000001907349px;background-color:rgb(238,238,238)">Universiti Malaysia Sabah</span><br></font></div><div><font color="#741b47" face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(238,238,238)">87000 Labuan</font></div><div><font color="#741b47" face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(238,238,238)">Malaysia</font></div><div><font color="#741b47" face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(238,238,238)">e-Mail: <a href="mailto:snasirin@ums.edu.my" target="_blank">snasirin@ums.edu.my</a></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>