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Quantum theory holds promise as a way to shape questions and inquiry in information studies (IS).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>The revolutionary elements of quantum theory, such as entanglement, nonlocality, etc. can be applied to information, especially language\u2010based communication.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>Perhaps most especially, the non\u2010 or extra\u2010mathematical components of quantum theory offer ontological and epistemic modes of thought which apply to information. Those modes of thought are ripe with conceptual promise for examination of, for example, information as objective entity and as complex material substance. 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