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Moving from Entrepreneurial Intention to Behavior

edited by Alexandros G. Sahinidis and

Panagiota Xanthopoulou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 55818 | Submission Open

Keywords: entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurs; entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial ecosystems; business creation and innovation

(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 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4426 | 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

New Developments in Public Administration and Governance

edited by

Paul Joyce

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4009 | Submission Open

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

Inclusive Ventures: Navigating Entrepreneurial Ecosystems & Economic Policies for Black and Minority Entrepreneurs

edited by Robert P. Singh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3170 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Entrepreneurship)

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 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 16205 | Submission Open

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

Navigating the Challenges: Entrepreneurship and Leadership in the Modern Global Business Landscape

edited by Dinko Primorac,

Domagoj Hruska

Bojan Morić Milovanović

and Jasmina Dlacic

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1208 | Submission Open

Keywords: entrepreneurship; leadership; global business landscape; agile leadership; sustainable business practices; digital transformation; cross-cultural leadership; innovation management; resilience in business; emerging markets; ESG (environmental; social; governance); VUCA (volatility; uncertainty; complexity; ambiguity); technology and business; strategic leadership; entrepreneurial innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

Strategic Partnership Between Leadership and Work Climates to Elevate the Role of HR in Organizational Success

edited by Carlos Santiago Torner

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open

Keywords: human resources; leadership; work climates; well-being; organizational objectives; organizational strategy; occupational health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic 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 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 182 | 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)

Challenges and Future Trends in Digital Government

edited by Kostas Zafiropoulos and Konstantinos Antoniadis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 25648 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital government; e-government

The Role of Leadership in Fostering Positive Employee Relationships

edited by Chin-Ju Tsai

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12165 | Submission Open

Keywords: leadership; employee relationships; trust; collaboration; appreciation; mutual respect; effective communication; supportive work environment; employee engagement; employee well-being; organizational climate; organizational performance; professional collaboration; social interactions; transformational leadership; transactional leadership; inclusive leadership; cross-cultural leadership; ethical leadership

(This special issue belongs to the Section Leadership)

The Era of Technology: Impacts and Implications of Digital and Artificial Intelligence Transformation on Organizations

edited by Cheong Kim

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10744 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital transformation (DX); artificial intelligence transformation (AX); organizational innovation; ethical AI and governance; workforce automation; data-driven decision-making; technology adoption and adaptation; strategic resilience; performance metrics in the digital era; organizational behavior in digital ecosystems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behavior)

Research on Blockchain Technology and Business Process Design

edited by Luna Fu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6351 | Submission Open

Keywords: blockchain; bpm; distribute business process; business process; workflow

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 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3744 | Submission Open

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

Catalyzing Growth: Nurturing Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Business Development

edited by

Alexandrina M. Păuceanu

and

Rodica Milena Zaharia

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19764 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovation ecosystems; agile entrepreneurship; sustainable business models; cross-cultural innovation; business innovation; venture creation

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Entrepreneurship)

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

edited by

Andrejs Čirjevskis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 13238 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11089 | Submission Open

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

Public Sector Innovation: Strategies and Best Practices

edited by Wahed Waheduzzaman

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5347 | Submission Open

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

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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4777 | Submission Open

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

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

edited by

Ana Aleksić Fredotović

and Sanja Broz Tominac

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1409 | Submission Open

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

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

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 6872 | Submission Open

Keywords: entrepreneurship; entrepreneurs; intrapreneurial behavior; employees

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Entrepreneurship)

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 5121 | 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)

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1925 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1127 | 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 | Viewed by 406 | 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 20854 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10944 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10730 | 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 | Viewed by 157 | 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 267 | 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 205 | 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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 33049 | 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 20742 | Submission Open

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

Rethinking Talent Management for Sustainable Organizations

edited by

Nhung T. Hendy

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 475 | 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

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 | Viewed by 232 | 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

Innovative Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development

edited by Rouxelle De Villiers and Philip Dennett

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 159 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2256 | Submission Open

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

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

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 494 | Submission Open

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

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

edited by

Miemie Struwig

and

Storm Watson

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

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

Navigating Diversity and Transformation: Strategic HRM in the Global Environment

edited by Debra Cannon

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 8 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5415 | Submission Open

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

Business Development Within the Sustainable Development Goals: 2nd Edition

edited by

Raquel Pérez Estébanez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 854 | Submission Open

Keywords: SDG; regional growth; sustainable development

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 451 | Submission Open

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

Forging Tomorrow’s Leaders: Innovations in Organizational Leadership Development

edited by

Barry Z. Posner

and Rachel Monteverdi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 116 | 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)

Human Capital Development—New Perspectives for Diverse Domains

edited by

Martin Mičiak

and

Alžbeta Kucharčíková

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6201 | 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 2307 | 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 245 | 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

Corporate Environmental Sustainability and Business Strategy

edited by Shaopeng Zhang and Xiaohong Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 141 | 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

Advancing Corporate Governance, Sustainable Innovation and Social Responsibility

edited by

Dimitrios Koufopoulos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

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

Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning: Strategies for Continuous Improvement

edited by

Kuei-Hsien Niu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 86 | 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)

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

edited by

Raquel Pérez-Estébanez

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 196 | 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

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