Conceptual models of the sociotechnical: Introduction to special issue
本特刊探讨概念模型作为信息科学中批判性探究的产物与工具，涵盖知识组织、系统设计及伦理、权力等议题，适合关注社会技术系统与信息科学交叉研究的学者。
Abstract This special issue of the “Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology” examines conceptual models as products of, and tools for, critical inquiry in Information Science (IS). The papers included in this issue present diverse perspectives on how conceptual models impact sociotechnical systems, spanning topics such as knowledge organization, representation, and information system design. Key themes include the intersection of model development with ethical considerations, the historical and future implications of conceptual modeling decisions, and the potential for conceptual models to address issues of power, representation, and justice in emerging technologies. This introduction situates the contributions within broader discussions of conceptual modeling in IS and highlights the field's unique approach to reflexive critique and sociotechnical analysis.