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Call for
Chapters
Book Title: Digital Transformation and Sustainability:
Methods and Applications
No Publication Fees

To be published in the book series: Information Systems Engineering and Management,

Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

Indexed by Google Scholar. All books published in the series are submitted for consideration
in the Web of Science or Scopus.

Book Editors

• Ngoc Dang Khoa Nguyen

School of Business and Law, Central Queensland University, Melbourne, Australia,
[email protected]

• Imran Ali
School of Business and Law, Central Queensland University, Melbourne, Australia,
[email protected]

• Sanjoy Kumar Paul

UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia,
[email protected]

• Álvaro Rocha
ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management, University of Lisbon, Portugal,
[email protected]

Overview
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, scholarly focus intensifies on the pivotal role of digital
innovation and transformation in fostering sustainability across diverse organizational sectors
(Fernandes et al., 2023; Fiedler et al., 2023). Contemporary organizations grapple with
environments characterized by unprecedented levels of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and
ambiguity (VUCA), often called a VUCA world (Symonds, 2023; Troise et al., 2022). This
context arises from disruptive factors, encompassing unstable financial markets, high-velocity
business cycles, hyper-competition, frequent technological changes, globalized value chains,
shorter product life cycles, and the rise of digital economy (Ardolino et al., 2022; Donthu &
Gustafsson, 2020; Iftikhar et al., 2022).

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Statistically, 94% of the Fortune 1000 companies have grappled with disruptions in their supply
chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Chowdhury et al., 2021). Digital technologies emerge
as linchpins for organizational adaptation, offering solutions to mitigate disruptions and bolster
sustainability efforts (Ali et al., 2023). Recent studies on digital transformation are burgeoning
(Xing et al., 2023), promoting a compelling call for additional research to deepen our insights
into the role of digital technologies and capabilities in the existing scenario, given their
transformative impact on traditional enterprise patterns (Colombari et al., 2023; Sousa &
Rocha, 2019).

Insights from different sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, finance and so forth,
underscore the sector-specific nature of digital responses to the crisis (World Economic Forum,
2023). A comprehensive survey involving over 4000 global enterprises demonstrates the
potential for digital transformation actions to enhance enterprise value (Deloitte, 2023).
Notably, a Gartner CIO survey highlights that 54% of Australian and New Zealand (ANZ)
enterprises have increased their investment in digital innovation during the COVID-19
pandemic (Gartner, 2020). For example, research from the MIT Center for Transportation and
Logistics indicates that supply chain digital transformation has the potential to halve process
costs and increase revenue by 20% (Lindquist, 2023). As such, it is indispensable to explore
digital strategies for post-pandemic business transformation and rethinking sustainable
development initiatives.

The book aims to delve into the current status and future pathways of digital innovation and
transformation towards sustainability in the VUCA era. Case studies, qualitative, quantitative,
and systematic literature reviews will be of particular interest. The book provides insights and
guidance for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers by exploring these areas in-depth,
making it an excellent supplement for senior or graduate-level programs in Information
Systems, Business and Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, and related fields.

Topics of Interest (but not limited to)

1. Exploring opportunities, challenges, drivers, and best practices for digital technology
initiatives in supply chain sustainability.
2. Digitalization for sustainable development.
3. Impacts of Industry 4.0 on economic, environmental and social sustainability values.
4. The role of digital technologies in attaining sustainable development goals (SDGs).
5. Harnessing cloud computing, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) or big data for
sustainable development.
6. Sustainable development through Industry 4.0 technologies.
7. Dark side of business transformation towards sustainability.
8. Metaverse’s emerging influence on sustainability.
9. The role of artificial intelligence in collaborative robots (Cobots) for sustainable
development.
10. Impact of supply chain disruption on business sustainability.
11. Building resilience with digital innovation for sustainable development.
12. Artificial intelligence (AI) and business sustainability.
13. Challenges and opportunities in AI in healthcare.
14. Exploring quantum computing’s potential contribution to sustainability
15. Role of the digital supply chain in business sustainability.
16. Sustainable recovery for managing disruptions.
17. Sustainable cybersecurity
18. Circular supply chain and sustainability.

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 19. Electrification of supply chains to attain sustainable development goals.
20. Case studies from different regions of the world.

Important Dates
• Abstract Submission (~300 to 500 words) 30 April 2024
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance 15 May 2024
• Full Chapter Submission 30 October 2024
• Notification to Authors TBD
• Camera-Ready Submission TBD
• Submission to Springer (Expected) 31 December 2024

Guidelines for Springer Book Chapter Submissions

Flow of Chapter Adhere to APA 6th edition style for
Title page: referencing.
• Chapter Title Cite all sources accurately within the text
• Author Name and include a complete reference list at the
• Affiliations and Contact Information end of the chapter.
Abstract (150-200 words)
Keywords (5-7 words) Figures and Tables
Body of the chapter Number sequentially all figures and tables.
References Provide clear and concise captions for
reach figure and table.
Formatting Ensure that all figures and tables are high-
Font: Times New Roman resolution for clarity and legibility.
Font Size: 12 points
Page Size: A4 Language and Style
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides Use clear, concise, and scholarly language.
Line Spacing: 1.5 lines Maintain a formal tone suitable for
Further information: academic publication.
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editors/book-authors-editors/your- hindering comprehension for non-
publication-journey/manuscript- specialist readers.
preparation
Submission Instructions
Structure We kindly ask authors for thorough
Organize each chapter into clear sections proofreading before submission.
and subsections for clarity. Submit the chapter in a Microsoft Word
Establish a logical flow guiding readers document format.
from introduction to conclusion. Include any necessary permissions for
Employ headings and sub-headings to copyrighted material or figures.
structure the content. Submit the chapter by emailing it to
Welcome abstracts from researchers and [email protected].
industry practitioners before submitting
full chapters. Review Process
Each chapter should be approximately Please see the important dates.
7000-9000 words including references. All manuscripts will undergo a single-
blind peer-review editorial process for
References and Citations quality and relevance.

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Contributors may also be invited to serve ensuring proper citation and avoiding
as reviewers for this project. plagiarism (similarity of less than 15%).
Notification of chapter’s acceptance will
be informed to the corresponding author Copyright and Permissions
via email. Authors are responsible for obtaining
permissions for copyrighted materials.
Ethical Considerations Authors confirm the submitted work is
Authors should follow ethical guidelines original and hasn’t been published
for academic research and publication, elsewhere upon the chapter acceptance

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