CALL FOR PAPERS
Special Issue of the Journal of Business, Innovation and Governance

Redefining Business Paradigms: The Emergence of Large Language Models

Special Issue Editor: Prof. Dr. Ozcan Saritas
Deadline for Submission: October 31, 2023
Publication: January 2024

Motivation for the Special Issue
In recent years, the business domain has witnessed the transformative rise of large language models. These models, powered by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), have opened up new avenues for research, innovation, and application in various business sectors. The significance of prompting, a
technique used to elicit specific responses from these models, has become particularly noteworthy. It plays a pivotal role in areas such as business management, education, and entrepreneurship. As we stand on the cusp of this technological revolution, it's imperative to delve deeper into the potential of
large language models. Their capability to drive innovation, streamline business processes, and generate novel business ideas cannot be understated.

Aims and Scope of the Special Issue
The primary aim of this call for papers is to gather comprehensive research, insights, and case studies that shed light on the application of large language models in the business realm. We are particularly interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities these models present in the spheres of
business education and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, this initiative seeks to explore the untapped potential of these models in spearheading business innovation and in shaping the future of industries. Possible topics that would be suitable for this SI include (but are not limited to):

● Business Management with Large Language Models
● Prompting Techniques in Business Education
● Entrepreneurship and Innovation through AI
● Business Idea Generation using Language Models
● Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Language Models in Business
● Marketing and Large Language Models
● Technology Management in LLM era
● Human-Machine Interaction in Organizational Management

Deadline and Submission Instructions
Authors should submit their manuscripts between October 9 and 31, 2023, via the Journal of Business, Innovation and Governance submission system at https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/jobig. To ensure that your submission is correctly identified for consideration for this Special Issue, please indicate in
the note to the editor that your work is for the “Special Issue: Redefining Business Paradigms: The Emergence of Large Language Models” of the journal.
Manuscripts should be prepared following the JoBIG submission guidelines, available at https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/jobig/writing-rules. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the specified guidelines while submitting their papers. Each submission will undergo a rigorous review process, ensuring that only the most impactful and relevant research is selected. The criteria for selection will be based on originality, relevance to the theme, and the overall quality of the research.

All submissions will go through the standard double-blind review process. Manuscripts should not be published or currently submitted for publication elsewhere. Please submit only full papers intended for review, not abstracts. Questions about the Special Issue may be directed to the guest editor (ozcan.saritas@manchester.ac.uk) and the JoBIG Managing Editor (jobig@ikcu.edu.tr).

About the Guest Editor
Prof. Ozcan Saritas (Ph.D.) is an Honorary Professor at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR), University of Manchester and the Head of Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies at HSE University, Moscow. He is also the Editor-in-chief of “Foresight” - the journal of futures studies, strategic thinking, and policy. With a doctoral degree in Foresight and Prospective Studies Program at Manchester Business School, Professor Saritas is a globally renowned expert in Foresight and Futures Studies, Long-range Planning, and Strategy. He has extensive work experience with international organizations including the United Nations (UNIDO, UNCTAD, UNDP), OECD, World Bank, and the European Commission. He advises national governments for developing their long-term STI policies and strategies, and leading corporations for their innovation and technological strategies.