LOUTFI, M. S. ; DELUCA FERREIRA, T. S. ; SIQUEIRA, S. W. M. . Mapping Entanglement Theories in Information Systems: A Bibliometric Study and Implications for Sociotechnical Design and HCI. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 2026. doi: 10.1080/10447318.2026.2638549
Mapping Entanglement Theories in Information Systems: A Bibliometric Study and Implications for Sociotechnical Design and HCI
Authors
Marcelo Soares Loutfi (UNIRIO)
Thaís de Souza Deluca Ferreira (UNIRIO)
Sean Wolfgand Matsui Siqueira (UNIRIO)
Abstract
This article presents a bibliometric analysis of the application of entanglement theories to the field of Information Systems and Human–Computer Interaction, focusing on their implications for academic research, higher education, and professional practice. Based on 669 documents indexed in Scopus and Web of Science between 1992 and January 2025, the study examines the evolution of scientific output, influential publications, author collaboration networks, thematic trends, and the emergence of new theoretical perspectives. The results reveal a growing and diverse field, historically shaped by Actor-Network Theory, but increasingly influenced by Agential Realism, Postphenomenology, and Speculative Realism. The analysis identifies key challenges, such as theoretical fragmentation and limited international collaboration. As a contribution, the study proposes a “relational grammar” and a research model that integrates different strands of entanglement theories. They support conceptual synthesis, enhance curriculum development, and provide professionals with critical, ethically grounded, and future-oriented tools for engaging with complex sociotechnical systems.
Keywords:
Entanglement theories; information systems; bibliometric analysis; Speculative design
doi: 10.1080/10447318.2026.2638549
