About the Journal

About the Journal

FourthIR Journal is a new, peer-reviewed, open-access multidisciplinary journal published by FourthIR Limited. The journal explores the complex transformations driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and provides a critical platform for research, policy, and practice across technology, business, economics, society, governance, and the environment.

We invite submissions for Volume 1, Issue 1, which will inaugurate the journal with innovative contributions that speak to the challenges and opportunities of 4IR, particularly in both global and local contexts.

Scope and Topics

We welcome original research articles, theoretical papers, policy briefs, review articles, case studies, and technical reports from a wide range of disciplines. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics

  • Blockchain, Fintech, and the Future of Financial Systems

  • Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Digital Supply Chains

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Digital Age

  • Digital Transformation in Business and Public Services

  • Education 4.0 and Future Skills

  • Governance, Regulation, and Data Ethics

  • The Future of Work and Inclusive Labor Markets

  • Environmental Sustainability and Green Tech

  • FourthIR and Development in Emerging Economies

  • Gender, Equity, and Digital Inclusion

  • Health Tech, Bioinformatics, and Precision Medicine

  • Climate Change and Technological Adaptation

  • Business Models and Strategy in the Fourth Industrial Era

Open Access Policy

FourthIR Journal provides immediate open access to its content under the principle that making research freely available to the public supports greater global knowledge exchange. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors retain full copyright of their work.

Peer Review Process

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process. Each submission is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the subject area. Decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Archiving

FourthIR Journal  intends to use the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems to ensure long-term preservation of its content. The journal also deposits content in trusted academic repositories  wider accessibility.

Sponsorship and Funding

The journal is currently published and fully funded by FourthIR Limited, ensuring there are no submission or publication fees for authors.

History of the Journal

Founded in 2021, FourthIR Journal was established to bridge disciplinary divides and foster dialogue on the technological, economic, and social transformations of the 21st century. The inaugural issue will be published in 2025.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, and personal information entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of FourthIR Journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party. The journal adheres to applicable data protection and privacy regulations.