Aims & Scope

Strategic Management in the Digital Economy (SMDE) welcomes original research, reviews, perspectives, case studies, and methodological papers within (but not limited to) the following areas:

1 Digital Transformation & Strategic Management
  • Strategic responses to technological disruption
  • Digital capability development and organizational adaptation
  • Digital strategy formulation and implementation
  • Strategic agility, resilience, and innovation leadership
2 Platform Business Models & Ecosystems
  • Platform strategies, network effects, and ecosystem dynamics
  • Digital marketplaces, gig economy platforms, and value co-creation
  • Governance, competition, and regulation of digital ecosystems
  • Strategic alliances and partnerships in digital environments
3 Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence in Strategy
  • Data-driven decision-making and strategic intelligence
  • AI adoption, automation strategies, and algorithmic management
  • Predictive analytics and emerging digital capabilities
  • Ethical, responsible, and transparent use of AI in organizations
4 Innovation, Entrepreneurship & New Venture Strategies
  • Digital entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystems
  • Business model innovation and digital value propositions
  • Venture scaling strategies in technology-driven markets
  • Corporate entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship in digital firms
5 Organizational Design, Capabilities & Leadership
  • Digital-age leadership, governance, and culture
  • Virtual teams, remote work, and distributed digital organizations
  • Capability building, talent management, and upskilling for Industry 4.0
  • Organizational learning and knowledge management
6 Competition, Markets & Global Strategy
  • Competitive dynamics in data-intensive and knowledge-based sectors
  • Internationalization strategies in digital contexts
  • Market entry, expansion, and localization for digital firms
  • Digital trade, cross-border policy, and global regulation
7 Cybersecurity, Risk & Ethical Dimensions
  • Strategic risk management in digital ecosystems
  • Cybersecurity strategy, resilience, and crisis response
  • Ethical, legal, and societal implications of digital business practices
  • Data governance, privacy, and corporate accountability
8 Emerging Technologies & Future Strategic Landscapes
  • Blockchain, fintech, Web3, and decentralized business models
  • Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, and cyber-physical systems
  • Metaverse, immersive technologies, and future consumer behavior
  • Sustainability, ESG strategies, and digital-enabled transformation