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Research on the Application of Emerging Technologies in Marketing

edited by

Daehwan Kim

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2427 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging technologies; technology-driven marketing; artificial intelligence (AI); augmented reality (AR); virtual reality (VR); blockchain marketing applications; internet of things (IoT) in marketing; big data analytics; consumer behavior; digital transformation in marketing

Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Organizational Performance: Emerging Trends in Management and Evaluation

edited by

Fayyaz Qureshi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2300 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligence; (AI) digital transformation; organizational performance; strategic management; innovation & agility; change management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behavior)

Digital Entrepreneurship, SMEs and Generative AI

edited by Yongseok Jang,

Byungchul Choi

and

Rama Krishna Reddy

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1878 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital transformation entrepreneurship; small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); generative artificial intelligence (GenAI); entrepreneurial processes; resilience and adaptation; opportunity enactment; strategic choices; firm-level resilience; comparative perspectives

(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 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 1175 | 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

Cross-Cultural Management in a Globalized World: Theories, Practices, and Emerging Trends

edited by Soma Pillay

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 637 | Submission Open

Keywords: cross culture; virtual work environments; cultural intelligence; cultural embeddedness

Crisis Management in the Nonprofit Sector: Strategies, Resilience and Impact

edited by Jennifer A. Pope and Moumita Acharyya

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonprofit management; crisis/crises; leadership; resilience; risk management; community volunteering; innovation; governance/regulation; digitalization; stakeholder management

Rethinking Tourism Management: Towards a Sustainable, Resilient, and Human-Centric Future

edited by Josefa García Mestanza, Yawei Wang and Elizabeth del Carmen Pérez Ricardo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: tourism management; sustainable; resilient

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

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

edited by

Raquel Pérez-Estébanez

submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1237 | 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

Research on Female Entrepreneurship and Diversity—2nd Edition

edited by

Carlos Bazan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17824 | Submission Open

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

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

Transforming Entrepreneurship for Sustainability

edited by

Saša Petković

, Marija Radosavljević, Stojan Debarliev and

Aleksandra Janeska-Iliev

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable entrepreneurship; innovation ecosystems; digital transformation; business model innovation; sustainability transitions; open innovation; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Entrepreneurship)

Algorithmic HRM: The Transformative Power of AI in Crafting the Future of Work

edited by

Tsvetana Aleksandrova Stoyanova

and

Kiril Anguelov

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: algorithmic management; algorithmic HRM; artificial intelligence; human resource management; future of work; people analytics; human–AI collaboration; AI governance; employee well-being; digital leadership

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Frances M. Amatucci and

Liang Xu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: entrepreneurship; generative artificial intelligence; design thinking; Industry 4.0; new venture creation; entrepreneurial processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section International Entrepreneurship)

Ethical Leadership and Employee Well-Being: Psychological Mechanisms and Organizational Outcomes

edited by Mehmet Cetin

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: ethical leadership; employee well-being; psychological mechanisms; organizational outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Leadership)

Fostering Entrepreneurship in a Changing Business Environment: How New Work Models, Intelligent Technologies, and Consumer Engagement Redefine Venturing

edited by

Ivona Huđek Kanižaj

Ljerka Luić

and Željka Marčinko Trkulja

submission deadline 1 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital entrepreneurship; gig economy and freelancing; future of work; entrepreneurial careers; artificial intelligence (AI); business intelligence and analytics (BIA); data-driven innovation; digital consumer engagement; entrepreneurial ecosystems; platform economy; sustainable entrepreneurship

Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning: Strategies for Continuous Improvement

edited by

Kuei-Hsien Niu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5050 | 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)

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 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3228 | Submission Open

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

The Organizations Under Pressure: Leadership and Culture in the Age of Agentic AI

edited by Elizabeth Goryunova and Christine Haskell

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1846 | Submission Open

Keywords: agentic AI; human–AI teaming; decision governance; accountability; contestability; auditability; algorithmic management; organizational culture; psychological safety; inclusion and equity; surveillance; AI risk management; operational resilience; vendor governance; incident response; legitimacy; trust

(This special issue belongs to the Section Leadership)

Corporate Reputation: Why It Matters and How to Manage It

edited by

Teresa Barros

Susana Bernardino

Paulo Botelho Pires

, Ricardo Bahia Machado and

José Duarte Santos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open

Keywords: corporate reputation; stakeholder theory; institutional theory; legitimacy; corporate branding; stakeholder trust; social enterprise; social impact; ESG accountability; financial markets; reputational risk; crisis management; purpose-washing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

Smart Government and Innovative Governance Models

edited by

Tyanai Masiya

and

Stellah Lubinga

submission deadline 1 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart government; innovative governance models; artificial intelligence; big data; blockchain; cloud computing; internet of things; global north; global south

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

edited by

Eyup Kahveci

Dana Bakry

and

Chokri Kooli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 10 articles | Viewed by 23804 | 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

Forging Tomorrow’s Leaders: Innovations in Organizational Leadership Development

edited by

Barry Z. Posner

and Rachel Monteverdi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18553 | 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)

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by Alexandros Sahinidis and

Panagiota Xanthopoulou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11196 | 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)

AI-Driven Business Sustainability and Competitive Strategy

edited by

Bin Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3572 | 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)

Complex Human–AI Collaboration in the Workplace of the Future: Identity Work, Agency, and the Reconfiguration of Competencies

edited by

Marie-Noelle Albert

Alae Eddine Nassar

and

Andrée-Anne Deschênes

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-AI collaboration; complexity; workplace; identity; agency; competences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behavior)

Gender and Leadership: Advancing Equity and Empowerment in Executive Roles

edited by Barbara Sveva Magnanelli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open

Keywords: female leadership; gender; stereotypes; glass ceiling; transformational leadership; transactional leadership; diversity; board of directors

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

Thriving Through People: Human-Centered Strategies for Organizational Sustainability in the Digital Age

edited by Marli Gonan Božac and

Katarina Kostelić

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-centered management; people-centric digital transformation; organizational sustainability; organizational resilience; inclusive organizations; human capital development; leadership styles; employee well-being; psychological safety; emotional intelligence; stress and coping; skills and competencies; upskilling and reskilling; generative AI (GenAI); AI-assisted decision-making; ethical decision-making; trust in AI; digital maturity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

Management Control and Accounting in Dynamic Organizational Environments

edited by Alexandros Garefalakis

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: corporate finance; ESG; accounting; sustainability; reporting; management control; corporate governance; auditing

Digital Transformation, Intelligent Information Systems, and Artificial Intelligence for Business Process Innovation and Organizational Performance

edited by Julia Gallardo-Pérez,

Alfonso Infante-Moro

and

Juan C. Infante-Moro

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital transformation; intelligent information systems; business process management; business intelligence; artificial intelligence; machine learning; data analytics; process mining; workflow automation; decision support systems; predictive analytics; robotic process automation; digital innovation; organizational performance; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; smart organizations; cloud computing; Internet of Things; business process optimization

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 30 Apr 2027 | 19 articles | Viewed by 31752 | 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)

New Scrutiny in Tourism Destination Management

edited by

Codruta Adina Baltescu

and

Elena Nicoleta Untaru

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 11476 | 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

Comprehensive Studies on the Development of International Business

edited by

Marcus Goncalves

and

João Alexandre Lobo Marques

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2763 | 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 Marketing in the Era of Social Commerce: Influencer Strategies, Information Dynamics, and Consumer Engagement

edited by Olivia Johnson, Adrienne Hall-Phillips and Te Lin Doreen Chung

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: social commerce; digital marketing; consumer behavior; influencer marketing

Building Resilient and Accountable Nonprofit Organizations: Governance, Strategic Management, and Sustainability Perspectives

edited by

Ahmed Eltweri

and Scott Foster

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonprofit organizations; governance; strategic management; organizational sustainability; social innovation; leadership; accountability; transparency; digital transformation; artificial intelligence; ESG; stakeholder engagement; organizational performance; financial sustainability; risk management; social entrepreneurship; board effectiveness; organizational resilience; diversity and inclusion; impact measurement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

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 Jun 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 24316 | Submission Open

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

Citizen Responses to AI in Public Administration: Trust, Fairness and Legitimacy

edited by Jing Ning and

Yuming Wei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; public administration; citizen responses; citizen trust; perceived fairness; administrative legitimacy; algorithmic governance; automated decision-making; accountability; comparative public administration

Global Perspectives on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Management and Policy

edited by Mary Tschirhart and

RaJade M. Berry-James

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; public management; global perspectives; empirical analyses

Organizational Behavior: Employee Performance, Attitudes, and Workplace Dysfunction

edited by

Jolita Vveinhardt

and

Hadi Chapardar

submission deadline 1 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: organizational behavior; workplace dysfunction; employee performance; organizational cynicism; workplace procrastination; employee silence; counterproductive work behavior; destructive leadership; psychological safety; algorithmic management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behavior)

Turning Data into Action: How Business Analytics Is Shaping Strategic Direction

edited by

Nora Sharkasi

submission deadline 15 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: predictive analytics; business intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; consumer insights; data mining, sentiment analysis; blockchain analytics; network analysis; explainable AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

Data-Driven Strategies for E-Commerce and Digital Business

edited by Shimi Naurin Ahmad

submission deadline 30 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-commerce; digital business; data-driven strategy; business analytics; artificial intelligence; digital transformation; marketing analytics; customer engagement; platform strategy; business model innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Strategic Management)

Managerial Effectiveness and Corporate Governance: Behavioral and Strategic Foundations of Organizational Performance

edited by

Panagiotis A. Tsaknis

, Alexandros G. Sahinidis and Ioannis Salmon

submission deadline 27 Sep 2027 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: managerial effectiveness; corporate governance; organizational performance; behavioral foundations of leadership; managerial attitudes; decision-making; psychological antecedents of governance; organizational behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Organizational Behavior)

The Age of AI in the Management of Businesses and Supply Chains

edited by