On June 1, 2026, the Department of Business Informatics at the University of Kassel participated in the Paper Development Workshop for the special issue “Neurophysiological Foundations and Effects of Contemporary Digital Technologies” of the European Journal of Information Systems (EJIS) in Vienna. The workshop served as a pre-event to the NeuroIS Retreat 2026 and offered researchers the opportunity to discuss and further develop current scientific work with internationally renowned experts.

During the workshop, David Sonnabend presented a joint research paper by Diana Kozachek, David Sonnabend, Andreas Janson, Mahei M. Li, and Jan Marco Leimeister. The study examines how different AI scaffolding strategies can support learning processes when using artificial intelligence. The focus is on the effects of various support mechanisms on learning success, as well as the role of cognitive load as a mediating factor.

To analyze the underlying learning processes, the research team uses EEG measurements. These enable the detailed recording and evaluation of the temporal progression of cognitive load during interaction with AI systems. The findings are intended to contribute to a deeper understanding of human-AI interaction and to the development of adaptive learning systems that support learners in a needs-based and situation-specific manner.

Participation in the workshop provided valuable insights for the further development of the research project and fostered scientific exchange within the international NeuroIS community.