Published: Quarterly in Print and Electronically

ISSN: 1548-3673 EISSN: 1548-3681

Published by IGI Publishing, Hershey-New York, USA

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Editor-in-Chief: Ned Kock, Texas A&M International University, USA

 

PAPER ONE:

 

Collaborative Distance: A Framework for Distance Factors Affecting the Performance of Distributed Collaboration

 

Marc Pallot (Nottingham University, UK)

Maria Martínez-Carreras (University of Murcia, Spain)

Wolfgang Prinz (Fraunhofer FIT and RWTH Aachen University, Germany)

 

This paper introduces the topic of “Collaborative Distance” within Distributed Collaboration as being an introduction to this Special Issue on Collaborative Working Environments1 (CWE). In this paper, the authors discuss various related concepts, identified during an extensive literature review, on both proximity and distance in distributed collaboration. Then, a Collaborative Distance Framework (CDF) is proposed in deriving its four dimensions and related factors from the existing body of knowledge. The following section discusses the interest of such a CDF and introduces the articles published in this special issue. The concluding section discusses the articles’ contributions, limitations and future work as well as recommendations for future research in this area.

 

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PAPER TWO:

 

Socio-Technical Influences on Virtual Research Environments

 

Marisa Ponti (Gothenburg University/University of Boras, Sweden)

 

A number of socio-technical aspects that influence interorganizational research collaboration are embedded in local work contexts. Thus, they should be a main concern for the design of virtual research environments. A review of forty papers from different research fields provided an understanding of the influence of eleven socio-technical aspects grouped according to the following categories: nature of work; common ground; collaboration readiness; management style and leadership; technology readiness. There are five main implications for the design of virtual research environments. Emphasis is placed on the importance of consulting the stakeholders so that they suggest solutions and ideas, and imbue the collaborative environment with the values required for it to be sustainable.

 

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PAPER THREE:

 

An integrated Collaboration Environment for Various Types of Collaborative Knowledge Work

 

Frank Fuchs-Kittowski (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, Germany)

Eric Siegeris (Process & Solution Quality SAP Deutschland AG & Co KG, Germany)

 

In knowledge work, different types of collaboration can be distinguished. Because of close relationships between these collaboration types, it is necessary to support them together in an integrated collaboration environment. Using case studies, in this paper, the authors describe various types of collaboration practice and demonstrate the necessity of their integrated support. Based on this work, the concept of the incorporation of different types of collaboration in an integrated environment is presented. Furthermore, a prototype implementation of such an integrated environment is offered.

 

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CALL FOR PAPERS

Mission of IJeC:

The mission of the International Journal of e-Collaboration (IJeC) is to publish papers that address the design and implementation of e-collaboration technologies, assess the behavioral impacts of e-collaboration technologies on individuals and groups, and present theoretical considerations on links between the use of e-collaboration technologies and behavioral patterns. This journal emphasizes technologies that include Web-based chat tools, Web-based asynchronous conferencing tools, e-mail, listservs, collaborative writing tools, group decision support systems, teleconferencing suites, workflow automation systems, and document management technologies.

Coverage of IJeC:

 

Topics to be discussed in this journal include (but are not limited to) the following:

Analysis of different research methods and their impact on the study of e-collaboration technologies in organizations

Collaborative writing tools

Comprehensive reviews of previous studies on e-collaboration technologies in organizations

Design and evaluation of asynchronous learning networks (ALNs) in organizational setting

Design and evaluation of intelligent e-collaboration technologies in organizational settings

Design, implementation, and assessment of e-business solutions that include e-collaboration features

E-collaboration technologies impact on individuals and society

E-collaboration technologies impact on knowledge management and organizational learning

E-collaboration technologies support for distributed process reengineering and process improvement

E-collaboration technologies support for quality certification programs

E-collaboration technologies support for the creation of virtual teams and virtual organizations

E-mail

Listservs

Organizational and national culture as moderating factors in the adoption and use of e-collaboration technologies in organizations

Web-based asynchronous conferencing tools

Web-based chat tools

 

Interested authors should consult the journal's manuscript submission guidelines at www.igi-global.com/ijec.

All inquiries and submissions should be sent to:
Editor-in-Chief: Ned Kock at nedkock@tamiu.edu