Call for Chapters: Fostering Economic Diversification and Sustainable Business Through Digital Intelligence

Editors

Purvi Pujari, Vijay Patil School of Management, DY Patil University, India
Shad Khan, College of Business, University of Buraimi Al-Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman, Oman
Anuj Kumar, Rushford Business School, Switzerland
Arshi Naim, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: August 25, 2024
Full Chapters Due: November 17, 2024
Submission Date: November 17, 2024

Introduction

"Fostering Economic Diversification and Sustainable Business Through Digital Intelligence" delves into the transformative potential of digital technologies in reshaping the economic landscape of emerging economies. As globalization accelerates, traditional economic models face unprecedented challenges, necessitating innovative strategies for growth and sustainability. This book explores how digital intelligence—encompassing artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things—can be harnessed to drive economic diversification and foster resilient business ecosystems. The narrative begins with a comprehensive analysis of the current economic conditions in various emerging markets, highlighting their reliance on specific industries and the inherent vulnerabilities. By presenting case studies and empirical data, the book illustrates the pressing need for these economies to diversify their economic bases to mitigate risks and ensure long-term stability. Digital intelligence is presented as a crucial enabler in this transformation, providing new avenues for innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness. Central to the book's thesis is the concept that digital intelligence not only enhances existing industries but also creates new sectors and opportunities. For instance, the integration of AI in agriculture can revolutionize food production, while IoT in manufacturing can lead to the development of smart factories, boosting productivity and reducing waste. The book underscores the importance of fostering an ecosystem where businesses, governments, and educational institutions collaborate to build digital capabilities and infrastructure. In addition, "Fostering Economic Diversification and Sustainable Business Through Digital Intelligence" addresses the socio-economic implications of digital transformation. It discusses the potential for digital tools to reduce income inequality, improve access to education and healthcare, and enhance governance. The book concludes with actionable policy recommendations and strategic frameworks that stakeholders can adopt to promote inclusive growth and regional cooperation, ensuring that the benefits of digital intelligence are broadly shared across society.

Objective

Analyze Current Economic Conditions: To provide a comprehensive overview of the economic landscape in emerging markets, identifying the reliance on specific industries and the associated risks. Highlight the Role of Digital Intelligence: To explore how digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things, can drive economic diversification and create new business opportunities. Present Case Studies and Empirical Data: To illustrate the real-world applications and benefits of digital intelligence in various sectors, demonstrating successful examples and best practices. Promote Innovation and Efficiency: To showcase how digital tools can enhance productivity, reduce waste, and foster innovation across different industries, leading to more resilient business ecosystems. Discuss Socio-Economic Implications: To examine the potential of digital transformation to address socio-economic challenges such as income inequality, access to education and healthcare, and improved governance. Provide Policy Recommendations: To offer actionable policy recommendations and strategic frameworks that governments, businesses, and educational institutions can adopt to support digital transformation and inclusive growth. Encourage Regional Cooperation: To emphasize the importance of regional economic cooperation and collaborative efforts in building digital capabilities and infrastructure, ensuring that the benefits of digital intelligence are widely shared. Support Sustainable Development: To align the economic diversification and business strategies with sustainable development goals, ensuring long-term economic stability and environmental sustainability.

Target Audience

The target audience for "Fostering Economic Diversification and Sustainable Business Through Digital Intelligence" includes policymakers, business leaders, academics, researchers, and development practitioners. It is also aimed at stakeholders in emerging economies, such as government officials, entrepreneurs, and investors, who are interested in leveraging digital technologies to drive economic growth and sustainability. Additionally, the book will appeal to students and professionals in economics, business, and technology fields looking to understand the intersection of digital intelligence and economic development.

Recommended Topics

Table of Contents 1. Digital Leadership and Organizational Change Management in Sustainable Development 2. Strategic Management in the Digital Era of Environmental Sustainability 3. Agile Management Practices for Sustainable Business Growth 4. Digital Marketing Strategies and Customer Engagement for Sustainable Practices 5. Data-Driven Marketing Analytics and Consumer Insights in Green Environment 6. Social Media Marketing for Sustainable Brand Building 7. Digital Transformation and IT Infrastructure Management for Green Product Life Cycle 8. Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity in Digital Business Environments 9. Emerging Technologies: AI, IoT, and Their Impact on Sustainable Business Operations 10. Fintech Innovations and Digital Disruption in Sustainable Financial Services 11. Digital Payment Systems and Cryptocurrency Trends to promote Green Finance 12. Risk Management and Compliance in Sustainable Digital Finance 13. Supply Chain Optimization through Sustainable Digital Technologies 14. Lean and Six Sigma Practices in Digital Operations Management Environmental Preservation 15. Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability 16. Sustainable Business Models and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Digital Age. 17. Environmental Management and Green Technologies for Sustainable Operations 18. Circular Economy Strategies: Reducing Waste and Promoting Resource Efficiency through Digital Solutions 19. Echo Friendly Digital Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategies 20. Employee Engagement and Retention in the Digital Age to achieve Green policies 21. Performance Management and Feedback in Digital Workplaces for Sustainable practices 22. Digital HR Analytics and People Analytics in Environmental Sustainability

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before August 25, 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 September 8, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by November 17, 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, Fostering Economic Diversification and Sustainable Business Through Digital Intelligence. 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

August 25, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
September 8, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
November 17, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
December 29, 2024: Review Results Returned
January 26, 2025: Final Acceptance Notification
February 2, 2025: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Purvi Pujari, Vijay Patil School of Management, DY Patil University, India

Shad Khan, College of Business, University of Buraimi Al-Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman, Oman

Anuj Kumar, Rushford Business School, Switzerland

Arshi Naim, Saudi Arabia



Classifications


Business and Management; Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Medicine and Healthcare; Media and Communications; Government and Law; Social Sciences and Humanities
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