New Applications of Data Analysis Methodologies and Techniques to the Social Sciences

Dear Colleagues,

In today's world, business and government managers, academics and researchers have at their disposal a wealth of data to analyze for decision making and the discovery of new findings. This requires the establishment of a theoretical framework, the use of sciences such as mathematics and statistics, as well as experience and intuition. In this sense, research in the field of social sciences uses techniques such as multiple regression analysis (MRA), ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, techniques and structural equation models (SEM), partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis method (fsQCA), fuzzy logic-based approaches, ordered weighted averaging (OWA), non-linear math, Big Data analytics, neural networks, machine learning, deep learning and data mining. Submissions may present, but are not limited to, applications of the aforementioned methods.

We invite you to contribute to our new Special Issue that seeks high-quality papers with different quantitative and qualitative methodologies, as well as studies of mixed methods. We particularly welcome research studies that adopt a multi-sectoral and transdisciplinary approach. Original manuscripts are welcome on any topic relevant to social sciences, psychology, sociology, business management, economy, healthcare and hospital management, occupational risks prevention, corporate social responsibility, quality management, marketing, strategy, corporate governance, business intelligence, innovation, human resources, tourism management, MICE, sports management, and so on. Reviews following quality criteria will also be considered, including systematic reviews, meta-analysis, MASEM and SEM-based meta-analysis.

Dr. Santiago Gutiérrez-Broncano
Dr. Benito Yáñez-Araque
Dr. Pedro Jiménez Estévez
Prof. Dr. Felipe Hernández-Perlines
Guest Editors

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