Advancing Project Management through Data Science: Methods, Applications, and Impacts
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Advancing Project Management through Data Science: Methods, Applications, and Impacts
Journal: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026
Manuscript Submission Opens: 1 April 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 31 January 2027
Introduction
This Special Issue explores how data science transforms project, programme, and portfolio management in data‑rich environments. It focuses not on algorithms, but on how data improves decision‑making, governance, and value across the project lifecycle. Topics include data‑driven planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, benefits realisation, and ethical AI‑driven governance. The issue aims to bridge project management with data‑informed leadership, producing actionable frameworks for managers.
Guest Editors
Prof Carl Marnewick 📧 (cmarnewick@uj.ac.za)
Dr Yixue Shen 📧 (y.shen1@leeds.ac.za)
Dr Yin Xue 📧 (jin.xue@sydney.edu.au)
Prof Andreas Nachbagauer 📧 (andreas.nachbagauer@fh‑vie.ac.at)
List of Topic Areas
Submissions are invited on (but not limited to):
Data‑driven decision‑making across the project lifecycle (planning, monitoring, risk, opportunities).
Integration of machine learning, data mining, predictive analytics into project management practices.
Data science, governance, ethics, accountability, bias, and privacy in project decision‑making.
Evolving role of the project manager in data‑rich, AI‑augmented environments; new competencies and leadership.
Real‑time dashboards, monitoring, and control tools for project performance tracking.
Data ecosystems and infrastructures in large‑scale/complex projects.
Cross‑disciplinary applications (operations research, information systems, computational social science, engineering).
AI, big data, and automation in scheduling, forecasting, and resource allocation.
Data‑enabled evaluation, benefits realisation, impact assessment, and SDG‑aligned outcomes.
Theoretical/conceptual frameworks linking data science and project management.
AI‑empowered stakeholder engagement and communication in complex projects.
Key Dates
📅 Abstract submission deadline: 31 July 2026
📅 Manuscript submission opens: 1 April 2026
⏰ Manuscript submission deadline: 31 January 2027
Submission Guidelines
Submissions via ScholarOne Manuscripts; follow journal guidelines strictly. Select “Advancing Project Management through Data Science: Methods, Applications, and Impacts” from the special issue dropdown. Original work only; no prior/concurrent submissions.
🌐 Submission Portal: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ijmpb
🌐 Author Guidelines: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ijmpb
📧 Email for queries: cmarnewick@uj.ac.za
About the Journal
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business (IJMPB), by Emerald Group Publishing, advances research on project, programme, and portfolio management in complex organisational and business contexts.
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