Chayanin Wipusanawan, University of Passau

Andreas König, University of Passau

Jan Krämer, University of Passau

Hemant Bhargava, University of California Davis

This special issue examines digital platform ecosystems and their multifaceted effects on economies and societies. As platforms increasingly mediate work, communication, information access, and public participation, understanding their design, governance, and regulation becomes essential. The collection invites scholarly work addressing both the innovative potential and the societal challenges posed by these powerful intermediaries.

The special issue welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions employing diverse methodologies across information systems and related disciplines. Research may explore governance mechanisms, competitive dynamics, innovation structures, content moderation, equity concerns, regulatory frameworks, and platform effects in different economic contexts. All contributions undergo double-blind peer review.

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Potential topics

• Platform Governance and Ecosystem Orchestration
• Strategic Conduct, Market Power, and Competitive Dynamics
• Innovation, Complementor Dynamics, and Value Co-creation
• Content Governance, Speech, and Public Discourse
• Societal Risks, Safety, and Equity
• Regulation, Policy, and Institutional Change
• Platforms and Socio-Economic Development

Timeline

• July 1, 2026: Open for submissions
• December 1, 2026: Submission Deadline