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Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Emerging Technologies on Digital Platforms
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 621 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging technologies; digital platforms; generative AI; platform governance; digital commerce innovation
Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Electronic Commerce
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1016 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); blockchain; cloud computing; big data analytics; chatbots; augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR); internet of things (IoT); robotics; social commerce and livestream shopping
Digital Intelligence Empowering the Dual Carbon Strategy and E-Commerce
edited by , and
submission deadline 24 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6389 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent marketing; e-commerce; sustainability; carbon neutrality; artificial intelligence; green innovation
Emerging Digital Technologies and Consumer Behavior
edited by Jashim Khan, Russell Belk and Na Zuo
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 36763 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; AR & VR; metaverse; AI & facial recognition; digital financial services; livestream commerce; IoT
Digital Marketing in Emerging Economies submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 710 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital marketing strategies; emerging markets; social media marketing; mobile marketing; e-commerce adoption; consumer behavior; digital transformation; technology adoption; online branding; data-driven marketing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Marketing and the Evolving Consumer Experience)
Pioneering Predictive Analytics: AI-IoT Synergies for Adaptive and Sustainable Distribution Models in E-Commerce Supply Chains submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: IoT; AI; sustainable supply chain; predictive analytics
Innovation in Digital Marketing to Enhance Consumer Experience submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital marketing; innovation; consumer experience; generative artificial intelligence
Digital Marketing in Practice: Platforms, AI, Trust and Market Solutions submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2386 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital marketing; applied digital marketing; platform strategies; e-commerce optimization; customer trust; AI in marketing; data-driven marketing
Interactive Marketing in Digital Commerce: Consumer Behavior, Engagement and Decision-Making
edited by and Min Jung Cho
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2920 | Submission Open
Keywords: interactive marketing; digital commerce; online consumer behavior; algorithmic personalization; consumer decision-making; engagement and trust; social and live commerce; omnichannel retailing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Marketing and the Evolving Consumer Experience)
Digital Promotion Effectiveness and Brand Loyalty in Social Commerce: Brand Authenticity as a Boundary Condition for Customer Engagement Outcomes
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 641 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital promotion effectiveness; brand authenticity; boundary conditions; social commerce platforms; customer engagement; brand loyalty; e-loyalty; moderated mediation; behavioral analytics; digital trace data; cross-cultural authenticity; experimental design; longitudinal analysis
Electronic Commerce and Information Management Towards the Digital Era
edited by Jolanta Kowal and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 20 articles | Viewed by 159582 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital commerce; digital economy and psychological well-being; consumer psychology in E-Commerc; AI and ethical decision-making in digital markets; behavioral economics and consumer choices; trust and ethical AI in online transactions
Human–Technology Synergies in AI-Driven E-Commerce Environments
edited by , Wuke Zhang, Sung-Wen Yu and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 27670 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural language processing (NLP) in e-commerce; artificial intelligence applications; neuroIS and consumer behavior; intelligent customer service; sentiment analysis; user interaction and experience; personalized recommendation systems; emotional AI and neuromarketing
Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content (AIGC) in Electronic Commerce: Innovations, Applications and Implications submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 13948 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; e-commerce; marketing; innovation
Exploring Consumer Resistance to Digital Marketing Tactics and Technology
edited by Kaouther Kooli and Padmi Nagirikandalage
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2159 | Submission Open
Keywords: consumer resistance; consumer scepticism; consumer confusion; marketing strategies and tactics; technology; sustainability practices; corporate social responsibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Marketing and the Evolving Consumer Experience)
Immersive Digital Commerce and Socio-Technical Futures: Beyond Traditional AI and Metaverse Paradigms
edited by Abeer Alkhwaldi, , David Zeng and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 679 | Submission Open
Keywords: socio-technical systems theory (STS); actor– network theory (ANT); technology– organization– environment (TOE) framework; E-commerce theory; artificial intelligence anchors; virtual influencers; metaverse commerce; human– computer interaction (HCI); immersive FinTech and sustainability; green digital transformation; gamification in E-commerce; trust and ethics in immersive commerce
Global Supply Chain Management and Sustainability in E-Commerce submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open
Keywords: global supply chain management; sustainability; trade policy; environmental policy
Gerontechnology and Inclusive Digital Commerce: Innovations for Aging Consumers
edited by , and Dong Yeon Kim
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open
Keywords: GeronTech; AgeTech; inclusive digital commerce; aging consumers; AI-enabled assistance; accessible design; digital financial safety; trust and privacy; platform innovation; senior user experience
Brand Engagement and Social Interaction in Digital Commerce
edited by Patrícia Dias and Alexandre Duarte
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital marketing; brand; branding; engagement; social media marketing; e-commerce; community management; influencer marketing; user-generated content
Digital Transformation and Innovation in Digital Business: Navigating Sustainable Transitions, Emerging Technologies, and Public Value
edited by Slim Hadoussa and Wissal Ben Arfi
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; AI; sustainable innovation; digital markets; smart logistics; digital business model; digital governance
Human–AI Collaboration and User Behavior in Electronic Commerce
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 863 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– AI collaboration; electronic commerce; online consumer behavior; digital platforms; AI shopping assistants; recommender systems; trust and reliance; algorithmic governance; marketplace decision-making; human– AI interaction
Digital Markets and Platforms: Technological Innovation, Ecosystem Coordination and Value Creation
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital platforms; platform economy; technological innovation; innovation ecosystems; value creation; digital transformation; platform governance; competition and regulation; data-driven business models; digital markets
E-Commerce, Digital Trade, and Global Supply Chains in the Era of Economic Security
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-commerce; digital Trade; global supply chain; economic security; tariffs; export controls; investment screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Business, Governance, and Sustainability)
Digital Transformation and Innovation in Global Electronic Markets
edited by Yu-Wei Chang, Po-Ya Chang and Jiahe Chen
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation in electronic commerce; global electronic markets; platform-based business models; cross-border e-commerce; platform governance and ecosystems; enterprise systems and cloud computing; data-driven decision making; artificial intelligence in e-commerce; eHealth platforms and digital marketplaces
Digital Intimacy and Immersive Commerce: Theoretical Advances in Consumer Engagement Through Virtual and Social Technologies submission deadline 11 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 810 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual influencers; para-social interaction; AR commerce; digital consumer engagement; AI body scanning; social sustainability; immersive retail; influencer marketing; eWOM; digital intimacy
AI-Enabled Marketing and Information Dynamics
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); electronic commerce; e-commerce platforms; online marketplaces; AI service agents; human– AI Interaction; conversational agents; AI vs. human service agents; AI-mediated marketing
Artificial Management—The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Digital Business and Digital Entrepreneurship
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial management; artificial leadership; artificial business; artificial entrepreneurship; artificial transformation; AI-driven decision-making; AI-driven platform governance; AI-based business model innovations; AI-driven management processes; AI-driven entrepreneurship processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Digital Business Models)
E-Commerce and Retail: Integration, Operations, and Sustainable Development submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital marketing; e-commerce; retail; operations; sustainable development; FinTech; neuromarketing; decision support systems (DSS)
Green Consumption and Sustainable Practices in E-Commerce: Drivers, Impacts, and Strategies submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: green consumption; sustainable e-commerce; online consumer behavior; environmental sustainability; digital platforms; green marketing; eco-labels and certifications; sustainable supply chains; circular economy; artificial intelligence in sustainability; data-driven sustainability; consumer trust and greenwashing; sustainable business models; cross-border e-commerce; ethical consumption; environmental awareness; sustainability strategies; algorithmic sustainability; platform governance; e-commerce analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Business, Governance, and Sustainability)
AI-Enabled Digital Commerce and Resilient Global Supply Chains
edited by and Rizwana Rasheed
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in digital commerce; digital commerce ecosystems; supply chain resilience; ai-driven supply chain management; intelligent logistics systems; platform-based business models; predictive analytics in e-commerce; digital supply chain transformation; supply chain risk management; data-driven decision making in global operations
Analytics, Algorithms, and Value Creation in Digital Markets and Platforms
edited by Aneesh Zutshi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital platforms; platform ecosystems; value creation and capture; artificial intelligence and data analytics; platform governance; social networks; digital market competition and regulation; ecosystem coordination and co-creation; platform innovation and business models; societal and ethical implications of platformization; digital manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Digital Business Models)
Generative-AI and Data-Driven Risk Intelligence: Operational, Credit and Responsible Lending in E-Commerce and Banking Platforms
edited by and Andre Chautard Barczak
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: predictive analytics; operational risk; credit risk; AI-driven intelligence; generative-AI; LLMs
Digital Market Ecosystems: AI-Driven Intersections of E-Commerce, Branding, and Consumer Behavior
edited by , and Retno Widowati
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in e-commerce; generative AI personalization; agentic AI shopping; consumer trust AI; digital branding; e-commerce; branding; consumer behavior; ethical AI; sustainability; AI governance
Sustainable Digital Commerce, Consumer Behavior, and Value Creation for the Green Transition
edited by and María Bonilla-Quijada
submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable digital commerce; consumer behavior; value creation; green transition; sustainable business models; sustainability performance; responsible management; digital marketing strategy; circular economy; e commerce
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Business, Governance, and Sustainability)
AI-Driven Product Development and Innovation in Digital Markets
edited by , Wei Lu, and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); digital markets; product development; product innovation; data-driven innovation; product personalization; platform ecosystems; consumer behavior
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