Call for Papers: Volume 1, Issue 1 of FourthIR Journal

Call for Papers: Volume 1, Issue 1 of FourthIR Journal

Submission Deadline: November 30th , 2025
Publication Date: Articles will be published online on a rolling basis
Publisher: FourthIR Limited
Journal Website: https://journals.fourthir.net/fj

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

Submission Guidelines

• All manuscripts must be original and not under review elsewhere.

• Manuscripts should be written in clear English and formatted according to the journal’s author guidelines.

• Submissions must be made through the journal’s online submission system

• There are no submission or publication fees for this issue.

Peer Review Process

All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review by subject-matter experts. The journal upholds high ethical standards and encourages interdisciplinary and globally inclusive perspectives.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: November 30, 2025

• Notification of Acceptance: Rolling basis

• Publication Date: Rolling basis

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact the editorial office at:
reseach@fourthir.net
https://journals.fourthir.net

We warmly invite scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders to contribute to this inaugural issue and shape the conversation on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its far-reaching impact.