Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences 80th Anniversary

SPECIAL ISSUE CALL FOR PAPERS

Prof. Dr. Özlem ÇAKIR

Dokuz Eylül University

Prof. Dr. Nuri BAŞOĞLU

Izmir Institute of Technology

Prof. Dr. Ali ÖZDEMİR

Dokuz Eylül University

Prof. Dr. Ethem DUYGULU

Dokuz Eylül University,

Prof. Dr. Engin ÖZGÜL

Dokuz Eylül University

Prof. Dr. Erdal ÖZKOL

Dokuz Eylül University

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025

Publication Date: May 31, 2025

The Izmir Journal of Management (IJM), continuing its publication under the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Dokuz Eylül University, has begun accepting papers for its special issue themed “DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION” to be published in May 2025 as part of the 80th-anniversary events of the Faculty. Click the “Submit Paper” button and select the Special Issue option for article submission.

PURPOSE and SCOPE

Digital transformation has become an essential process for organizations to keep pace with rapidly changing technologies. Beyond upgrading technological infrastructures, it profoundly reshapes business models, strategies, and stakeholder interactions. Highlighted as a key objective in the 12th Development Plan, digital transformation enhances companies' competitive advantage by enabling rapid and accurate decision-making through AI-supported solutions. It also facilitates access to global markets and better meets stakeholder expectations using digital tools. Automation and digital solutions boost operational efficiency by eliminating non-automated processes, saving time and reducing costs. Organizations capable of effectively managing intelligent systems—emerging from breakthroughs in AI, machine learning, and data analytics—can achieve sustainable success in a competitive landscape.

Considering the opportunities and challenges digital transformation offers to organizations, the goal of this special issue is to explore the role of digital transformation in management by discovering new theories, expanding empirical research areas, and redefining existing frameworks. This issue welcomes deductive or inductive empirical studies utilizing quantitative or qualitative data, as well as strong theoretical/conceptual articles.

Suggested Topics (Including but not limited to):

Digital Innovation and New Business Models
Digital Transformation in Human Resources Management
Labor Economics and Digital Transformation
Strategic Management and Digital Transformation
Corporate Governance and Digital Transformation
Marketing in the Era of Digital Transformation
New Product Design and Digital Transformation
Digital Production Planning and Demand Forecasting Methods
Machine Learning-Based Decision Support Systems
Process and Production Optimization Using Deep Learning
Enhancing Operational Efficiency Through Digital Transformation
AI Applications in Accounting and Auditing
Digital Transformation in Capital Markets
Digital Transformation and FinTech Solutions
Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation
Digital Ethics and Data Privacy Principles
Digital Compliance and Regulatory Issues
Digital Risk Management and Cybersecurity Strategies
Digital Transformation in SMEs
Challenges in Digital Transformation
Current Approaches to Digital Transformation



Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
Publication Date: May 31, 2025

İZMİR JOURNAL of MANAGEMENT  (IJM) is continuing its publication within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Dokuz Eylül University, is indexed by the Index Copernicus International (ICI) Journals Master List and is ongoing in its efforts to be listed in national and international indexes. The journal publishes peer-reviewed, open-access online scientific articles in Turkish and English biannually in July and December. It aims to include original empirical quantitative/qualitative and systematic literature reviews in the fields of human resource management, organizational behavior, strategic management, organizational theories, labor economics and industrial relations, marketing, finance, accounting, information technologies and systems, entrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, and international business. Additionally, interdisciplinary articles related to the above fields are also considered for review.