Economic System Management, Sustainability, and Innovation in Digital Environments
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Practice in Social Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: multivariate analysis; statistical learning; social behaviour; financial literacy
Interests: time series; stochastic volatility; entrepreurship; gender
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The management and innovation of economic systems within the digital environment have become essential drivers of competitiveness, growth, and sustainability, while also representing some of the greatest challenges and opportunities in today’s economy. Digital transformation has fundamentally redefined how organizations allocate resources, make decisions, and structure their operations. Disruptive technologies such as Big Data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms are not only optimizing processes but also creating new business models and opportunities for global expansion. This Special Issue seeks to explore the multifaceted impact of digital transformation on economic systems and invites contributions that address strategies for fostering sustainable and competitive economies in the digital era.
Aiming to highlight the importance of moving towards a more digitally sustainable world, articles that pay particular attention to the complex interplay of technology, sustainability practices, and the evolution of different economic sectors will also be welcome.
This topic aligns closely with the scope of Systems by examining the complex, interconnected nature of modern economic systems in the digital era. The integration of digital technologies fundamentally transforms how systems are managed, optimized, and innovated, making it essential to adopt a systems-thinking approach. By focusing on both the technological and organizational dimensions, this Special Issue addresses the challenges and opportunities that arise from system-wide changes, including resource allocation, decision-making, and the emergence of new business models. The multidisciplinary perspective encourages holistic research that advances the understanding of economic systems as dynamic, adaptive, and evolving entities within the broader context of digital transformation.
Dr. Raquel Ibar-Alonso
Dr. Maria-Carmen García-Centeno
Dr. Raquel Quiroga-Garcia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digital transformation
- innovation
- big data analytics
- artificial intelligence
- disruptive technologies
- resource optimization
- sustainability
- competitiveness
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