Call for Chapters: Sustainable Practices in the Fashion and Retail Industry

Editors

Theodore Tarnanidis, International Hellenic University, Greece
Evridiki Papachristou, International Hellenic University, Greece
Michail Karypidis, International Hellenic University, Greece
VIJAYA KITTU MANDA, PBMEIT, Vijay Technologies, India

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: October 26, 2024
Full Chapters Due: December 28, 2024
Submission Date: December 28, 2024

Introduction

Sustainable shopping practices are becoming more prevalent in the fashion and retail industry as consumers demand more ethical and environmentally friendly products. The industry's negative environmental and social impacts are being reduced through these efforts, which have historically been known for high levels of waste, pollution, and exploitation. Technological advancements, shifting values, and changing economic and environmental conditions are shaping the future of consumer shopping habits. As the impact of consumers on society and the environment grows, and digital innovations alter the way people interact with brands, the retail landscape is expected to change significantly. The book's focus is on sustainable shopping practices, which require the collaboration of retailers, consumers, and policymakers to ensure the transition towards a more sustainable fashion and retail industry. By supporting brands that prioritize sustainability, consumers can play a crucial role in encouraging more companies to adopt ethical and eco-friendly practices. We believe that the book will bring together researchers from diverse research backgrounds with that in mind.

Objective

The objectives of the edited book are to explore several continuing trends of sustainable techniques and practices in the fashion and retail business, as consumer habits are evolving toward more thoughtful, personalized, and technology-driven experiences that align with modern values and lifestyles.

Target Audience

This publication is an important reference source for academics and researchers, undergraduate students, postgraduate students, consultants, technology developers and policymakers interested in exploring sustainable techniques in fashion and retail. The call will be available, though specific professional networks, conferences, research groups, website announcements, list‐servers and other venues.

Recommended Topics

• Circular Fashion and Recycling • Sustainable and recycled Materials • Slow fashion and retail movement (buy fewer but higher-quality items) • Rental Platforms • Local and Hyperlocal Shopping • Eco-Friendly Operations • The future of consumer shopping habits • Education and Consumer Awareness • Sourcing of materials and supply chains • Energy-Efficient Stores and Factories • Eco-Friendly Packaging • AI-Driven 3D Design on Learning • Sustainable Affiliates and Partnerships • AI, AGI and Machine Learning • DALL-E, Big Data and Analytics and Visualization • Augmented Reality (AR) • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Sustainability • Social Media and technological advancements • Blockchain Technology for Transparency • Data Analytics for Sustainability Metrics

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before October 26, 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 November 9, 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 December 28, 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, Sustainable Practices in the Fashion and Retail Industry. 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

October 26, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
November 9, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
December 28, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
February 1, 2025: Review Results Returned
March 1, 2025: Final Acceptance Notification
March 8, 2025: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Theodore Tarnanidis
International Hellenic University
tarnanidis@uom.edu.gr

Evridiki Papachristou
International Hellenic University
evridikipapa@ihu.gr

Michail Karypidis
International Hellenic University
mkarypidis@ihu.gr

Vijaya Kittu Manda
PBMEIT
vijaykittu@hotmail.com



Classifications


Business and Management; Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Life Sciences; Media and Communications; Government and Law; Social Sciences and Humanities; Physical Sciences and Engineering
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