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Special Issue

Special Issue 1: Exploring the Transformative Impacts of AI, Robotics, and Big Data on Business Operations

In the contemporary era of technological advancement, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Big Data have emerged as pivotal drivers of change, revolutionizing traditional business paradigms across various industries. This special issue aims to delve into the profound impact of AI, Robotics, and Big Data on business operations and to advocate for the exploration of these critical subjects.

Impact of AI on Business:

AI technologies, characterized by machine learning algorithms and cognitive computing systems, have significantly enhanced business operations by enabling intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and personalized customer experiences. Businesses are leveraging AI to streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and gain competitive advantages in dynamic market environments. From chatbots enhancing customer service to AI-driven predictive analytics facilitating informed decision-making, the impact of AI on business is undeniable.

Role of Robotics in Business Transformation:

Robotics, encompassing automation, autonomous systems, and collaborative robots (cobots), is reshaping manufacturing, logistics, and service industries. The integration of robotics in business operations has led to increased efficiency, precision, and scalability, thereby driving productivity and cost-effectiveness. With advancements in robotic technologies such as machine vision and dexterous manipulation, businesses are deploying robots for tasks ranging from assembly line operations to warehouse management, fostering innovation and agility in business processes.

Harnessing Big Data for Business Insights:

Big Data, characterized by large volumes of structured and unstructured data, presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses to derive actionable insights, identify trends, and anticipate consumer behaviors. Through advanced analytics techniques such as data mining, machine learning, and predictive modeling, businesses can unlock valuable insights from Big Data to optimize marketing strategies, improve operational efficiencies, and drive innovation. The utilization of Big Data analytics enables businesses to gain a competitive edge by making data-driven decisions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Special Issue on “Exploring the Transformative Impacts of AI, Robotics, and Big Data on Business Operations”, the Journal of Global Business Insights invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to exploring this critical subject. We encourage researchers, practitioners, and scholars to contribute original research, case studies, and perspectives that examine the multifaceted implications of AI, Robotics, and Big Data on various aspects of business operations.

Topics of interest for submission include but are not limited to:

  • Integration of AI, Robotics, and Big Data in supply chain management and logistics
  • AI-driven predictive analytics for business forecasting and risk management
  • Robotics and automation in manufacturing, operations, and service industries
  • Big Data analytics for market intelligence, customer segmentation, and personalized marketing
  • Applications of AI and Robotics in healthcare, hospitality, finance, retail, and other sectors
  • Ethical considerations and societal impacts of AI, Robotics, and Big Data adoption in business
  • AI-driven innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems
  • Challenges and opportunities in managing and leveraging Big Data for business insights
  • Human-AI collaboration and workforce implications
  • Regulatory frameworks and legal considerations in AI and Robotics deployment

Submission Guidelines:

Manuscripts should adhere to the journal's formatting guidelines available on our website:https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/globe/. Submissions must represent original work and should not be currently under review elsewhere. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scholarly rigor and relevance to the special issue theme.

Important Dates:

  • Deadline for manuscript submission: November 4, 2024
  • Notification of acceptance/rejection: December 16, 2024
  • Final manuscript submission: February 3, 2025
  • Expected publication of the special issue: May 2025

Submission Process:

Authors are kindly requested to submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal's online submission system: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/globe/ (Click on Submit Article). For inquiries regarding the special issue, don't hesitate to get in touch with the guest editors:

Guest Editors:

  • Valentina della Corte, Professor, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
  • Ali Sukru Cetinkaya, Professor, Selcuk University. Turkiye
  • Muhititn Cavusoglu, Assistant Professor, University of South Florida, United States

We eagerly anticipate your contributions to this special issue, which promises to offer valuable insights into the transformative effects of AI, Robotics, and Big Data on global business landscapes.

Warm regards,

Prof Cihan Cobanoglu, Muma College of Business, University of South Florida

Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Global Business Insights

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Special Issue 2: Human Paradox Research and Practice

Human paradox is a phenomenon that describes the contradictory and complex nature of human behavior, cognition, and emotion in various contexts. Human paradox can manifest in different forms, such as ethical dilemmas, cultural conflicts, social dilemmas, identity crises, moral dissonance, and cognitive biases. Human paradox can have significant implications for individuals, organizations, and societies, especially in the era of globalization, digitalization, and uncertainty.

The Journal of Global Business Insights (JGBI) invites researchers and practitioners to submit their original and high-quality papers for a special issue on Human Paradox Research and Practice. The special issue aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary and cross-cultural dialogue on the theoretical, empirical, and practical aspects of human paradox in various domains, such as management, leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, ethics, sustainability, innovation, education, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. The special issue welcomes papers that address the following topics, but not limited to:

  • Paradoxical Leadership: Exploring the tensions between conflicting leadership styles, behaviors, and practices.
  • Organizational Paradoxes: Investigating paradoxical dynamics within organizational structures, cultures, and processes.
  • Innovation and Creativity: Analyzing the paradoxical nature of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Examining paradoxes in managing diversity, inclusion initiatives, and multicultural teams.
  • Ethical Dilemmas: Understanding paradoxes in ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable business practices.
  • Globalization and Localization: Exploring tensions between global integration and local adaptation strategies.
  • Technology and Human Interaction: Investigating paradoxes in the relationship between technology, human behavior, and well-being.
  • Consumer Behavior: Analyzing paradoxical tendencies in consumer decision-making, preferences, and attitudes.
  • Work-life Balance: Understanding paradoxes in managing work-life boundaries, stress, and employee well-being.
  • Education and Learning: Exploring paradoxes in educational systems, teaching methodologies, and lifelong learning initiatives.

The special issue welcomes papers that adopt different theoretical frameworks, research methods, and analytical techniques, as well as papers that are based on case studies, best practices, and lessons learned from real-world contexts. The special issue also encourages papers that offer novel and critical insights, as well as papers that challenge the existing paradigms and assumptions in human paradox research and practice.

Submission Guidelines:

The submission deadline for the special issue is September 10, 2024. The special issue is expected to be published in March 2025. The papers should follow the JGBI manuscript guidelines, which can be found at https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/globe/guidelines.html . The papers should be submitted online through the JGBI website (https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cgi/submit.cgi?context=globe ), and the authors should select "Special Issue on Human Paradox Research and Practice" as the section. The papers will undergo a double-blind peer review process, and the authors will be notified of the editorial decision within six months of submission.

Important Dates:

    • Deadline for manuscript submission: November 4, 2024
    • Notification of acceptance/rejection: December 6, 2024
    • Final manuscript submission: January 6, 2025
    • Expected publication of the special issue: March 2025

    Guest Editor:

    Prof. Dr. Ayşın Paşamehmetoğlu, Özyeğin University, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Hotel Management Department, aysin.pmoglu@ozyegin.edu.tr

    Inquiries and Additional Information:

    For inquiries regarding this special issue, please contact the guest editors at aysin.pmoglu@ozyegin.edu.tr

    We look forward to receiving your contributions and fostering insightful discussions on human paradoxes in research and practice.

    Warm Regards

    Cihan Cobanoglu

    Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Global Business Insights (JGBI)