The 4th Annual IRAIS Conference on Information Systems (IRAIS 2026) was successfully held on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The conference brought together scholars, doctoral students, researchers, and industry leaders for an inspiring day of research presentations, professional dialogue, and community engagement. This year’s conference theme, “Responsible Digital Futures: AI Governance, Resilience, and Sustainability,” reflected the…
The Rise and Fall of Stars: The Swaying Effect of Displaying Online Rating Trends
The AIS Iranian Scholars Chapter was honored to host Dr. Hamed Qahri-Saremi from Colorado State University for a knowledge-sharing session and workshop on his solo-authored paper, recently accepted at MIS Quarterly: “The Rise and Fall of Stars: The Swaying Effects of Displaying Online Rating Trends” This session explored how the explicit display of trends in…
IRAIS Election: Results Available
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the recent IRAIS election for the 2026 term. After reviewing the votes and based on majority support from participating members, the executive board positions for the upcoming two-year term have been determined as follows: We are also pleased to confirm that Aida Sanatizadeh will continue to…
IRAIS Election: Register to Vote
We invite all IRAIS members to complete the short voter verification form for the upcoming chapter elections. This quick step ensures you receive your secure voting link and can participate in selecting the next leadership team. Verification Form:https://utaedu.questionpro.com/t/AbMBiZ7hrX Your participation strengthens our community. Thank you for being an active part of IRAIS!
Producing the ‘We’ in High-Risk Online Activism: Identity Configurations in My Stealthy Freedom
How do individual voices merge into a collective power online? Join us for a knowledge-sharing session hosted by the AIS Iranian Scholars Chapter. We are honored to host Dr. Mahya Ostovar (University of Galway) for her presentation: “Producing the ‘We’ in High-Risk Online Activism: Identity Configurations in My Stealthy Freedom.” This session will explore how…
IRAIS Election: Call for Candidates
Call for Candidates – New Chapter Leadership Team As this year comes to an end, the two-year terms for the President, Vice President, and Treasurer of our Chapter are concluding. First and foremost, we’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Moez Farokhnia Hamedani , Hamid Khobzi , Aida Sanatizadeh and Hossein Mohit for their…
From Lexicons to Large Language Models: A Holistic Evaluation of Psychometric Text Analysis in Social Science Research
Have you ever wondered how researchers can infer attitudes or personality traits just from what people write or say? Extracting psychological constructs from text is becoming essential for social scientists studying human behavior across digital platforms and everyday communication. Join us for an exciting knowledge-sharing session hosted by the Iranian Scholars Chapter of AIS (IRAIS):From…
Knowledge Sharing – Pay, Pat, and Clawback: Incentivizing Service Providers’ Participation in On-Demand Digital Platforms
We invite you to attend our second knowledge-sharing session of 2024. Dr Niam Yaraghi will present his research entitled “Pay, Pat, and Clawback: Incentivizing Service Providers’ Participation in On-Demand Digital Platforms.” Pay, Pat, and Clawback: Incentivizing Service Providers’ Participation in On-Demand Digital Platforms Presenter: Dr Niam Yaraghi Associate Professor of Business Technology University…
Knowledge Sharing – Herding Behaviors in Cryptocurrency Markets: The Influence of Social Media on Market Perceptions
We invite you to attend our first knowledge-sharing session of 2024. Mahnaz Paydarzarnaghi will present her research entitled “Herding Behaviors in Cryptocurrency Markets: The Influence of Social Media on Market Perceptions.” Herding Behaviors in Cryptocurrency Markets: The Influence of Social Media on Market Perceptions Presenter: Mahnaz Paydarzarnaghi University of Texas at Arlington Ph.D. Candidate ABSTRACT….
IRAIS Election: Results Available
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our recent election, which saw an impressive turnout with 43 members participating. This represents a significant engagement, exceeding half of our current chapter membership. The election results are now available for review. Based on the majority votes, the executive board positions for the term commencing January…