"ESG, Innovation, and Sustainability Transitions in the Age of Digital Transformation and AI"

Call for Papers-"ESG, Innovation, and Sustainability Transitions in the Age of Digital Transformation and AI"

Journal: Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity

Publisher: Elsevier

Submission Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Key Requirements:

• Mechanism-focused: ESG → innovation → transition dynamics

• Digital/AI integration mandatory (not isolated tech adoption)

• Open innovation ecosystems + organizational capabilities

• No compliance/disclosure-only papers

Overview

ESG evolves from reporting → strategic coordination via digital twins/blockchain/AI enabling real-time governance. Addresses fragmented literatures through Technology-Market-Complexity lens examining firm/ecosystem/policy interactions. First issue positioning Industry 5.0 + ESG as systemic transition mechanism bridging market incentives → societal impact.

Key Research Themes

Firm-Level Transformation:

• Digital ESG MRV systems + dynamic capabilities

• AI-driven strategic ESG decision-making

Ecosystem Coordination:

• Open innovation + platform-based ESG governance

• Supply chain traceability + collaborative standards

Industry/Policy Dynamics:

• Sustainable finance + ESG-linked incentives

• Digital regulation + transition governance

Methodological Innovation:

• Configurational analysis + fsQCA

• Digital twin simulation + mixed-methods

Submission Instructions

1. Access Editorial Manager
2. CRITICAL:** Select "VSI: Age of DT&AI" Article Type
3. Submit by 30 Sep 2026 (confirm exact date)
4.Theoretical contribution + methodological rigor** mandatory
5. Dual peer review ensuring quality/originality
6. 2x downloads + 20% more citations** (ScienceDirect data)

Guest Editor Team

• Chavis Ketkaew, Ph.D., Khon Kaen University, Thailand

• Phaninee Naruetharadhol, Ph.D., Khon Kaen University, Thailand

• Chanchai Phonthanukitithaworn, Ph.D., Mahidol University, Thailand

• Heungju Ahn, Ph.D., DGIST, Korea

• Giovanna Del Gaudio, Ph.D., University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Why This Issue Matters

Paris Agreement + net-zero demand systemic ESG coordination beyond incremental reporting. Digital transformation creates $13T sustainability tech market requiring open innovation ecosystems. Positions ESG as dynamic market mechanism through AI/digital infrastructure enabling scale/speed/coordination for 1.5°C pathways.

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