
Call for Papers: Resilient Entrepreneurship in Turbulent Times
Global Cooperation, Trade Barriers and AI for Sustainable SME Growth
Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development (Springer)
In collaboration with the 3rd Conference on Economic Growth, hosted by the City Institute of Higher Learning (Canada), this Special Collection explores how entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, innovation, and international cooperation can strengthen SME resilience and drive sustainable economic growth in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
We welcome original research, reviews, and practice-oriented contributions from academics, policymakers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs. This initiative supports the Springer Nature SDG Programme for sustainable economic growth.
Key Highlights
- Relevant: Addresses today’s global challenges and opportunities for SMEs.
- Interdisciplinary: Brings together insights from technology, business, policy, and sustainability.
- Impact-Driven: Promotes resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.
Topics of Interest
- SME resilience and business continuity
- Entrepreneurship in uncertain environments
- AI adoption and digital transformation
- Sustainable entrepreneurship and circular economy models
- Innovation ecosystems and international cooperation
- Governance, leadership, and institutional development
- Trade policy, competitiveness, and economic growth
- Financing innovation and entrepreneurship
- Sustainability reporting and impact measurement
- Regional and global perspectives on SME development
Guest Editors
- Felix Orole, Ph.D. — Australian Catholic University, Australia
- Shehnaz Tehseen, Ph.D. — Sunway University, Malaysia
- Dieu Hack-Polay, Ph.D. — City Institute of Higher Learning, Canada
- Kingsley Imandojemu, Ph.D. — Babcock University, Nigeria



