Information technology solutions, challenges, and suggestions for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: He, Wu; Zhang, Zuopeng (Justin); Li, Wenzhuo
• Is Part Of: International journal of information management. Volume 57(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- Artificial intelligence -- Big data -- Blockchain -- Information systems -- Human behavior -- Digital divide -- System integration; Social sciences -- Information services -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; Information science -- Periodicals; Management information systems -- Periodicals; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; Sciences sociales -- Documentation, Services de -- Périodiques; Sciences sociales -- Recherche -- Périodiques; Sciences de l'information -- Périodiques; Systèmes d'information de gestion -- Périodiques; Information science; Management information systems; Social sciences -- Information services; Social sciences -- Research; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 025.52068
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2020.102287
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-4012

Abstract

Abstract: Various technology innovations and applications have been developed to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic also has implications for the design, development, and use of technologies. There is an urgent need for a greater understanding of what roles information systems and technology researchers can play in this global pandemic. This paper examines emerging technologies used to mitigate the threats of COVID-19 and relevant challenges related to technology design, development, and use. It also provides insights and suggestions into how information systems and technology scholars can help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper helps promote future research and technology development to produce better solutions for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and future pandemics.