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Special Issue Call for Papers

Special Issue Title: “Business in a VUCA World”


Deadline: 14 November 2025

Lead Guest Editor
Seyed Alireza Athari – Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences,
Cyprus International University, Northern Cyprus, Turkey.
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The concept of "Business in a VUCA World" has captured the attention of scholars and practitioners alike, reflecting diverse perspectives on navigating a rapidly changing business environment. Business inherently involves taking risks and managing uncertainties, yet the contemporary landscape is marked by unprecedented turbulence. Over the past few decades, the global business environment has transformed dramatically. We now operate in a hyper-connected world where change is not only constant but often fast-paced and unpredictable. Certainty and stability have been replaced by a state of flux, encapsulated by the acronym "VUCA," which stands for "Volatile," "Uncertain," "Complex," and "Ambiguous."

This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for presenting innovative research and practical insights on thriving in a VUCA world. We invite contributions that explore this dynamic theme from various angles. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Business Strategies in a VUCA World
  • Leadership in a VUCA Environment
  • Addressing Volatility with Vision
  • Navigating Uncertainty with Understanding
  • Managing Complexity with Clarity
  • Adapting to Ambiguity with Agility
  • Benefits of Effective VUCA Management
  • Challenges and Barriers to Success in a VUCA World
  • Financial Policy Behaviors by Companies in a VUCA Environment

Submission Guidelines

Interested authors are required to indicate their intention to submit a full paper by emailing the Editors-in-Chief with the paper title, authors' names, and an abstract. Once your intent to submit is confirmed, authoring guidelines will be provided.

Manuscripts should be original, empirical research articles ranging between 8,000 and 11,000 words, with a maximum limit of 12,000 words (including footnotes but excluding references). Submissions must adhere to the journal's guidelines, which can be found in AEBJ Submission Guidelines.

All submissions must be made via the Editorial Manager for the Arab Economic and Business Journal: AEBJ Editorial Manager.

Important Notes

  • Manuscripts submitted to AEBJ should be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • The full manuscript, in PDF format, should be emailed to the Guest Editor after the letter of intent is received.
  • For more information about the Arab Economic and Business Journal (AEBJ), please visit: AEBJ Website.