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Biography
Dr Mahya Ostovar is lecturer in Business Information Systems at J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics. She holds a PhD in Management Information Systems from ESSEC Business School in France. Mahya is an interdisciplinary researcher working at the intersection of Information Systems and Organisation Studies fields. As a qualitative researcher, Mahya uses data collection methods such as interview, ethnography, and digital ethnography. Her research focuses on social impacts of digital technology specifically on alternative forms of organising, digital activism, online social movement, future of work, and online identity.
Mahya's research has been published in top peer-reviewed journals such as MIS Quarterly and Information and Organization. She currently serves as Associate Editor in European Journal of Information Systems.
Research Interests
Online social movements, Social media, Online identity, Online labor platforms, Future of work
Teaching Interests
Digital transformation, digital business platforms, digital innovation, project management, social media management, data visualization
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
External positions
Assistant Professor, Paris School of Business
1 Sep 2018 → 31 Aug 2022
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Preserving the “We” in Cyberactivism: Identity Configurations in My Stealthy Freedom
Ostovar, M. & Schultze, U., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: MIS Quarterly: Management Information Systems.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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BEYOND CATEGORIES: A FLOW-ORIENTED APPROACH TO SOCIAL JUSTICE ON ONLINE LABOR PLATFORMS
Baygi, R. M., Introna, L. D. & Ostovar, M., Dec 2024, In: MIS Quarterly: Management Information Systems. 48, 4, p. 1663-1690 28 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Producing solidarity in social media activism: The case of My Stealthy Freedom
Ostovar, M. & Schultze, U., 2019, In: Information and Organization.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Use, Delegation, or Beyond? Exploring Human-Technology Relationship in the Age of Algorithmically Organized Work
Ostovar, M., 1 Jan 2021, ICIS 2021.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Conference Publication › peer-review
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A Performative Identity Perspective of Cyberactivism: The Case of My Stealthy Freedom
Ostovar, M., 1 Jan 2017, ICIS 2017.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Conference Publication › peer-review
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Business Administration-Information Systems
Ostovar, M. (Participant)
2018 → …Activity: Other › Education
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Eur J Inform Syst (Journal)
Ostovar, M. (Editor)
0001Activity: Reviews and editorial work › Reviews and Editorial work
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