About the Journal

Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Smart Business Systems (IJSBS) aims to advance high-quality, interdisciplinary scholarship that explores how intelligent technologies, data-driven models and innovative management approaches shape the future of business, institutions and society. The journal seeks to publish conceptual, empirical, methodological and applied research that contributes to the development of smart, sustainable, ethical, inclusive and resilient business systems aligned with global priorities such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IJSBS fosters rigorous dialogue that deepens understanding of the transformative role of digitalization, automation, and system intelligence in business and socio-economic development by serving as a platform for academics, practitioners, policymakers and technology developers.

The scope of the journal includes (not limited to) the following areas:

  1. Smart Business Technologies and Architectures – artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity and digital platforms that enable intelligent business processes and strategic decision-making.
  2. Data Analytics and Decision Support Systems – big data analytics, predictive modelling, optimization, business intelligence and algorithmic decision-making for operational and strategic effectiveness.
  3. Digital Transformation and Innovation Management – digital capability development, smart enterprise models, Industry 4.0 and 5.0 practices, digital entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems and technology adoption strategies.
  4. Smart Finance and Financial Technologies – fintech, digital payments, digital financial literacy, blockchain finance, algorithmic trading and risk intelligence in financial systems.
  5. Sustainable and Ethical Business Systems – smart sustainability practices, green innovation, circular economy models, ESG integration, responsible digitalization and ethical use of intelligent technologies aligned with SDGs.
  6. Smart Public Services, Governance, and Policy Systems – e-governance, digital public infrastructure, smart city management, policy modelling and intelligent systems for public value creation.
  7. Human–Technology Interaction in Smart Systems – organizational behavior in digital environments, human–AI collaboration, digital skills, future workforce development and socio-technical perspectives.
  8. Business Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization – system dynamics, simulation modelling, digital twins, optimization algorithms and systems thinking for complex business environments.
  9. Applications of Smart Business Systems in Key Sectors – manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, education, creative industries, tourism, financial services, marketing and other digital-intensive sectors.
  10. Strategic, Social and Economic Implications of Smart Systems – competitiveness, digital inclusion, equitable access to technology, socio-economic impact modeling and global digital transformation trends.