"Trust in Complex Systems – Approaches from the Social Sciences, Philosophy, Engineering and Management"

Call for Papers-"Trust in Complex Systems – Approaches from the Social Sciences, Philosophy, Engineering and Management"

Journal: Kybernetes

Publisher: Emerald Publishing

Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026

⚠️ Key Requirements:

• Interdisciplinary (social sciences/philosophy/engineering/management)

• Complexity reduction focus (Luhmann-inspired)

• Workshop abstracts due 30 Sep 2025 (research@iedc.si)

Overview

Trust = complexity reducer in global networks (AI, blockchain, big data). Examines trust evolution across economy/politics/healthcare/education amid non-linear dynamics. Special AI/robot trust focus + underrepresented society perspectives.

Key Research Themes

• Digital Trust: AI/robots/big data explainability

• Institutional Mediation: Trust-building mechanisms

• Social Media Impact: Basic trust + trustworthiness feelings

• System Trust/Leadership: Organizational governance

• Trustworthy Education: Curriculum design

• Autopoiesis: Trust in social systems

• Engineering Design: Trust/indeterminacy/innovation

Submission Details

• Workshop EOI: 30 Sep 2025 (500-word abstract)

• Workshop: 11-12 Nov 2025, Bled Slovenia

• Opens: 01 Dec 2025

• Closes: 31 May 2026

• Publication: 31 Mar 2027

Guest Editor Team

• Prof. Albrecht Fritzsche, IEDC Bled School of Management, Slovenia (Albrecht.Fritzsche@iedc.si)

• Prof. Senija Čaušević, Rabat Business School, Morocco (rb56@soas.ac.uk)

• Prof. Reinhard Bachmann, SOAS University of London, UK (rb56@soas.ac.uk)

Why This Issue Matters

First comprehensive complex systems trust overview. Addresses digital transformation trust gaps (AI ethics, blockchain debates). Workshop accelerates high-quality interdisciplinary contributions.

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