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Digital Capabilities in Innovation and Strategy amid Technological Development and Economic Uncertainty

edited by

Andrejs Čirjevskis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 25307 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital dynamic capabilities; open innovation; digital servitization; micro-foundations of digital capabilities; technological development and economic uncertainty; interplay of digital capabilities and open innovation; future research directions

Sustainability in Corporate Governance: Strategy, Practice and Prospect

edited by Sanjukta Brahma and Chioma Nwafor

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 22063 | Submission Open

Keywords: corporate governance; corporate sustainability; financial sustainability; digital transformation; artificial intelligence (AI); business intelligence (BI)

Emotional Health in the Workplace: Implications for Organizational Dynamics, Performance, and Employee Well-Being

edited by

Álvaro García del Castillo-López

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18347 | Submission Open

Keywords: emotional health; emotional intelligence; emotional regulation; emotions; workplace; performance; well-being; healthy habits; resilience; addictions

Public Sector Innovation: Strategies and Best Practices

edited by Wahed Waheduzzaman

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14154 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; e-government; digital adoption; governance; innovation; reforms; transformation

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Its Perception in Organization—2nd Edition

edited by

Ana Aleksić Fredotović

and Sanja Broz Tominac

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6108 | Submission Open

Keywords: diversity; equity and inclusion (DEI); perceptions; organizations; workplace

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gender, Race and Diversity in Organizations)

Corporate Social Responsibility and Strategic Management: Integrating Ethical Practices with Sustainable Goals

edited by

Gianpaolo Tomaselli

and Anna Roberta Gagliardi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 11707 | Submission Open

Keywords: corporate social responsibility (CSR); sustainability; environmental; social; and governance (ESG); shared value; stakeholder engagement; social impact; business ethics; purpose-driven organizations; corporate accountability; sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Fostering Social Entrepreneurs in Organizations: Nurturing of Social Intrapreneurial Behaviors While Addressing Employees' Concerns

edited by Galit Klein

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10544 | Submission Open

Keywords: entrepreneurship; entrepreneurs; intrapreneurial behavior; employees

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Entrepreneurship)

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness

edited by Justin Longo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8773 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; predictive analytics; natural language processing; facial recognition technology; voice recognition technology; generative AI; administrative efficiency workforce impacts and adaptation; service delivery; algorithmic decision-making

Artificial Intelligence in Social Entrepreneurship: Transforming Impact in the Digital Era

edited by Mamoun Benmamoun,

Christine Ascencio

and

Zoubida Benmamoun

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4931 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; social entrepreneurship; digital transformation; social innovation; data ethics; impact measurement; mission-driven organizations; inclusive innovation; technological disruption

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Entrepreneurship)

Green Leadership and Change Management: Driving Sustainability Initiatives

edited by

Olusegun Oladapo Akerele

Ionuț Bogdan Berceanu

and

Dragoș Valentin Dinca

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3593 | Submission Open

Keywords: green leadership; sustainable transformation; change management; corporate social responsibility (CSR); environmental; social; and governance (ESG); organizational sustainability strategies; digital transformation and sustainability policy; sustainable business innovation; sustainable governance; public sector leadership; public administration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Leadership)

Building Resilient and Agile SMEs: Strategic Responses to Digital Disruption and Transformation

edited by

Eyup Kahveci

Dana Bakry

and

Chokri Kooli

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2191 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital transformation; SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises); e-commerce adoption; strategic agility; dynamic capabilities; competitive advantage; organizational transformation; digital skills; innovation; post-COVID resilience; digital strategy; financial implications; sustainability and digitalization; digital leadership; business model innovation; financial resilience

New Challenges in Accounting: Sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals

edited by

Valentina Minutiello

Isabel-María García‐Sánchez

and

Beatriz Aibar-Guzmán

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 28482 | Submission Open

Keywords: SDGs; SMEs; CSR; sustainability reporting; integrated reporting; ESG; corporate governance; diversity; culture; digitalization

Workers’ Psychophysical Health and Engagement in Hybrid Contexts: How to Build Sustainable Organizations amidst the Technological Revolution

edited by

Gabriele Giorgi

and Monica Thiel

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 19735 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; technostress; digital connectivity; sustainability; hybrid contexts; human– technology interface

Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship in the Time of Societal Disruptions

edited by John C. Camillus and John Lipinski

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17603 | Submission Open

Keywords: ESG; identity; purpose; societal disruptions; stakeholders; strategic management systems; strategic planning; organizational structure; strategy; values

Artificial Intelligence in Business: Redefining Competencies, Finance, and Entrepreneurship

edited by

Nada Mallah Boustani

and

Elisabetta Magnaghi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; automation; digital finance

Selected Papers from the 1st International Online Conference on Administrative Sciences (IOCAS 2026)

edited by

Isabel-María García‐Sánchez

submission deadline 21 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 497 | Submission Open

Keywords: public management; leadership; strategic management; entrepreneurship

Leadership and Human Resource Management in Economic Development

edited by Evangelia Siachou and

Demetris Vrontis

submission deadline 24 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: economic sustainability; green HRM; HRM devolution; leadership; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Leadership)

HRM and Employee Performance Improvement: Strategies for Employee Development in a Constantly Changing Workplace

edited by Kleanthis K. Katsaros

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 58944 | Submission Open

Keywords: HRM; employee performance; employee development; change management; well-being; talent management; work engagement

Human Resource Development and Retention in the Digital Age: Best Practices and Technologies for Maximizing Positive Employee Outcomes

edited by Stephanie J. Thomason

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 27691 | Submission Open

Keywords: human resource development; retention; turnover; well-being; job satisfaction; artificial intelligence; social media; multi-generational workforce; organizational culture

Emerging Trends in Employee Green Behavior and Organizational Impact

edited by

Muhammad Imran Rasheed

, Abdul Hameed Pitafi and Waseem Ul Hameed

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1191 | Submission Open

Keywords: employee green behavior; green HR practices; organizational sustainability; environmental citizenship behavior; green organizational culture; eco-innovation; sustainability leadership; environmental psychology; workplace sustainability; green work climate; behavioral sustainability; corporate social responsibility (CSR); environmental performance; green motivation

Rethinking Talent Management for Sustainable Organizations

edited by

Nhung T. Hendy

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open

Keywords: talent; talent acquisition; talent identification; talent management; human capital management; human capital theory; paradox theory; competencies; human capital industry; global talent management

Innovative Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development

edited by Rouxelle De Villiers and Philip Dennett

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: entrepreneurial leadership; social innovation; sustainability development goals; generative AI; organisational culture; intrapreneurship; innovation readiness; entrepreneurship education; crowdsourcing; knowledge co-creation

Research on Female Entrepreneurship and Diversity—2nd Edition

edited by

Carlos Bazan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9020 | Submission Open

Keywords: entrepreneurship; gender; diversity; intersectionality; entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurship education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gender, Race and Diversity in Organizations)

Unleashing the Power: How Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning Drives Innovation

edited by

Eduardo Tomé

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8757 | Submission Open

Keywords: knowledge management; organizational learning; innovation; case studies; national cases; comparative studies; historical analysis; prospective analysis; actor-centered analysis

Business Strategy in the Digital Age: Empowering SMEs for Sustainable Growth

edited by

Miemie Struwig

and

Storm Watson

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1039 | Submission Open

Keywords: small and medium enterprises (SMEs); digital transformation; innovation; sustainability; business strategy; digital age; strategic management; SME competitiveness; sustainable growth; digital technologies

Building a Resilient Workforce: Strategies for Promoting Mental and Physical Health at Work

edited by Kavitha Haldorai and Souji Gopalakrishna Pillai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 628 | Submission Open

Keywords: well-being; resilience; physical wellness; organizational culture; leadership styles; mindfulness; stress management

Disruptions in Contemporary Job Management: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Digitalisation on Job Preference of Tech-Savvy STEM Employees

edited by

Dan-Cristian Dabija

, Camelia Daciana Stoian and

Luiela Magdalena Csorba

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; digitalization; public administration; stem workforce; career preferences; career management; institutional branding; digital transformation; employee motivation; hybrid and remote work models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behavior)

Navigating Diversity and Transformation: Strategic HRM in the Global Environment

edited by Debra Cannon

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: human capital; AI; employee experience; employee engagement; talent management; neurodiversity; organizational culture; human resources and leadership; HR data analytics

The Psychology of Employee Motivation

edited by Scott A. Jeffrey

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9920 | Submission Open

Keywords: employee commitment; employee engagement; exchange theory; perceived organizational support; organizational rewards; incentives; pay; recognition; non-cash incentives and rewards

New Developments in Public Administration and Governance

edited by

Paul Joyce

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12052 | Submission Open

Keywords: strategic leadership; agility; strategic management; digital transformation; challenges

Business Development Within the Sustainable Development Goals: 2nd Edition

edited by

Raquel Pérez Estébanez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3282 | Submission Open

Keywords: SDG; regional growth; sustainable development

Forging Tomorrow’s Leaders: Innovations in Organizational Leadership Development

edited by

Barry Z. Posner

and Rachel Monteverdi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1541 | Submission Open

Keywords: leadership development; organizational leadership; leadership capacity building; future-ready leadership; inclusive leadership; human capital development; talent pipelines; experiential learning; coaching and mentoring; succession planning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Leadership)

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in Emerging Markets: Antecedents, Relevance, Consequences, and New Evidence on Emerging Themes

edited by Abongeh A. Tunyi and Geofry Areneke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental; social; and governance (ESG); sustainability; corporate social responsibility; emerging market firms

AI-Driven Business Sustainability and Competitive Strategy

edited by

Bin Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; sustainability; competitive strategy; business transformation; machine learning; ESG (Environmental; Social; Governance); supply chain optimization; digital innovation; strategic decision-making; predictive analytics; information systems; operations management; organizational excellence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

Towards Sustainable and Resilient Economy: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Public Administration

edited by Anca Florentina Vatamanu and

Diana-Camelia Iancu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 30586 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital government; digital administration; intelligent administration; artificial intelligence and public administration; automated decision making; sustainable and resilient economy

Human Capital Development—New Perspectives for Diverse Domains

edited by

Martin Mičiak

and

Alžbeta Kucharčíková

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17103 | Submission Open

Keywords: human capital; development; investments; working conditions; learning; employees’ health

International Human Resource Management: Challenges, Opportunities, and Further Advancements

edited by

Francesco Ceresia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6942 | Submission Open

Keywords: human resource management; leadership; organizational change; employee well-being; human values; talent management

New Scrutiny in Tourism Destination Management

edited by

Codruta Adina Baltescu

and

Elena Nicoleta Untaru

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5294 | Submission Open

Keywords: visitors’ proliferating preferences; technology-based tourism destination marketing; innovation; technology; and digital media in conveying personalized marketing messages; smart destinations; digital destination branding; destination performance evaluation; destination resilience; destination sustainability

Advancing Corporate Governance, Sustainable Innovation and Social Responsibility

edited by

Dimitrios Koufopoulos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1495 | Submission Open

Keywords: corporate governance; sustainable innovation; corporate social responsibility; innovative ecosystem; innovation value chain

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by Alexandros Sahinidis and

Panagiota Xanthopoulou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 689 | Submission Open

Keywords: entrepreneurship; emerging markets; innovation; sustainability; access to finance; digital transformation; inclusive growth; institutional development

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Entrepreneurship)

Corporate Environmental Sustainability and Business Strategy

edited by Shaopeng Zhang and Xiaohong Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: corporate environmental sustainability; strategic management; ESG practices; green innovation; sustainable business models; circular economy; sustainable supply chains; corporate social responsibility; environmental governance; sustainability reporting

Harnessing Smart Technologies for Enhancing Organizational Sustainability and Green Growth: Managerial and Administrative Perspectives

edited by

Rohit Bansal

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart technologies; green growth; sustainability; technological innovation; smart energy; renewable solutions; artificial intelligence; internet of things; big data analytics; blockchain technology; administrative science; environmental monitoring; industry 6.0; managerial perspective

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behavior)

Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning: Strategies for Continuous Improvement

edited by

Kuei-Hsien Niu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; knowledge management; innovation; organizational competence; knowledge creation; knowledge sharing; knowledge retrieval

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behavior)

Responsible Leadership at the Crossroads: Integrating Theory and Practice

edited by Nico Schutte

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: responsible leadership; theory– practice integration; ethics and accountability; sustainability and impact; uncertainty and complexity; stakeholder engagement; organizational culture; resilience and fairness

Building Sustainable and Tech-Driven SMEs: Strategies for Growth, Resilience, and Innovation

edited by

Raquel Pérez-Estébanez

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: SMEs; sustainable business models; SME digital transformation; family-owned enterprises; entrepreneurial sustainability; technology adoption in SMEs; circular economy for SMEs; small business resilience

The Future of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Strategies That Connect Insights from Business, Stakeholders and the Environment

edited by Juan Monserrat-Gauchi,

Alba-María Martínez-Sala

Almudena Barrientos-Báez

and David Caldevilla-Domínguez

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8868 | Submission Open

Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); strategic management; sustainability; environment; CSR communication; stakeholders

Administrative Strategies and Practices for Economic Growth and Development: Governance, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation in the 21st Century

edited by

Alina-Petronela Haller

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4855 | Submission Open

Keywords: administrative science; economic development; governance; sustainability; digital transformation; emerging economies; developed economies; public policy; state capacity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

Artificial Intelligence and Government Transformation: Digital Government in Practice

edited by Li Chun Chiang and Helen Dian Fridayani

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); digital governance; public sector innovation; smart government; policy design; data-driven decision-making; E-government; ethics and accountability; algorithmic governance; digital transformation

Comprehensive Studies on the Development of International Business

edited by

Marcus Goncalves

and

João Alexandre Lobo Marques

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open

Keywords: international business development; global expansion strategies; dynamic capabilities; global value chains; SME internationalization; digital platforms; sustainability and ESG; cross-border risk management; global talent mobility; comparative international studies

Digital Challenges and Financial Analysis Systems in Entrepreneurship and Public Management

edited by

Kanellos Toudas

and Nikolaos T. Giannakopoulos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: strategic management; public sector; financial risk & bankruptcy; accounting & earnings management; marketing; financial performance; digital transformation; ICT adoption; strategic and computational business modeling; DSS; ESGs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

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