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Call for Chapters: Exploring the World With Blockchain Through Cryptotravel

Editors

Riktesh Srivastava, City University Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Varinder Rana, City University Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Mohammad Faiz, City University Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: May 19, 2024
Full Chapters Due: July 21, 2024
Submission Date: July 21, 2024

Introduction

This book explores the usage of blockchain, a new and intriguing technology that is transforming the way people travel. From making bookings safer to giving travelers more authority, blockchain is making travel easier and more exciting. The book discusses ways blockchain is transforming travel, making booking easier, and keeping personal information secure. The book also looks at how digital currencies are altering the way we pay for trips and how smart contracts make transactions easier.

Objective

The book's major objective is to demonstrate the transformational power of blockchain technology in travel and tourism industry. The purpose of this book is to illustrate how blockchain improves travel safety, convenience, and enjoyment by gathering perspectives from many authors. The book delves into the complexities of blockchain applications in travel, from trip booking to traveler information security. Finally, the book attempts to explain how blockchain is transforming the future of travel, making it more pleasurable and accessible for all.

Target Audience

Travel Industry Professional, Blockchain Enthusiasts, Academicians, Researchers, and Travel Enthusiasts.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before May 19, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by June 2, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by July 21, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Exploring the World With Blockchain Through Cryptotravel. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery^® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.

Important Dates

May 19, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 2, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
July 21, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
August 25, 2024: Review Results Returned
September 22, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
September 29, 2024: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Riktesh Srivastava City University Ajman r.srivastava@cu.ac.ae Varinder Singh Rana City University Ajman r.varinder@cu.ac.ae Mohammad Abu Faiz City University Ajman m.faiz@cu.ac.ae

Classifications

Business and Management; Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Social Sciences and Humanities; Science and Engineering

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