Innovation and Digitalization: Sustainable Practices in Business, Economics and Society
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 971
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural disaster risk assessment; sustainable development; climate change; control theory; mathematical modeling and system identification; risk management
2. Faculty of Economics and Management, Lesia Ukrainka Volyn National University, 13 Voli Av., 43025 Lutsk, Ukraine
Interests: sustainability; sustainable development; public finance; investments; taxes; social sciences
2. Tomorrow Foundation, Sofia, Bulgaria
Interests: natural disaster risk assessment; sustainable development; computer systems; mathematical modeling; probability theory; statistics; economics; risk management; finance; insurance
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Modern transformations in business, economics, and society are significantly accelerating under the influence of innovation and digitalization. Moreover, innovation and digitalization are becoming key factors of sustainable development on a global scale. The transition to a digital economy, the spread of intelligent technologies, the growing importance of data, and the expansion of innovation ecosystems are forming new behavioral models for individuals and organizations, influencing social dynamics, market structures, and management principles. These factors create both new opportunities for sustainable growth and significant challenges that require scientifically grounded solutions within interdisciplinary approaches.
The goal of this Special Issue is to present "fresh" ideas, conceptual developments, and practical cases dedicated to the role of innovation and digitalization in forming sustainable practices in business, economics, and society. Significant focus is also directed toward innovative solutions in the field of natural disaster prevention and crisis consequence management, where innovative technologies become an important tool for resilience and public safety.
The Special Issue invites researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present theoretical, empirical, and applied works that contribute to deepening the understanding of how innovation and digitalization shape sustainable development models. Interdisciplinary research, comparative analyses, conceptual articles, as well as practice-oriented studies revealing the potential of digital technologies in achieving Sustainable Development Goals 1–17 are welcome.
Тhe scope may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Innovative strategies and ecosystems for sustainable business development.
- Sustainable economy: modern models, risks, and opportunities.
- AI-supported and data-driven decision-making for sustainable management.
- Intelligent and digital technologies for advancing sustainable business models.
- Digital competencies, human capital development, and sustainability outcomes.
- Technological innovation and sustainable governance in public and private sectors.
- Smart and green technologies across industry, logistics, and supply chains.
- Innovative solutions for disaster preparedness, response, and post-crisis recovery within sustainable development frameworks.
Prof. Dr. Plamena Zlateva
Dr. Olena Ivashko
Dr. Pavel Stoynov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable development
- sustainable economy
- AI
- sustainable management
- technologies
- technological development
- innovations
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