Special Issue Theme: AI Transformation in SMEs

The Advance Journal of Business Management and Social Sciences (AJBMSS) is pleased to announce a special issue on “AI Transformation in SMEs: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions.” This issue aims to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and its impact on business operations, decision-making, and long-term sustainability.

AI adoption in SMEs presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges, including financial constraints, skill shortages, and technological barriers. This special issue seeks to provide insights into these challenges while showcasing innovative AI applications that drive SME growth, competitiveness, and efficiency.

Topics of Interest

We invite researchers, industry experts, and practitioners to contribute original manuscripts, case studies, and review articles on topics including, but not limited to:

• AI-driven business models and digital transformation strategies for SMEs
• Challenges and best practices for AI adoption in SMEs
• AI applications in SME marketing, customer engagement, and personalization
• The role of machine learning, NLP, and automation in SME growth
• AI-powered financial decision-making, accounting, and risk management
• Cybersecurity and ethical considerations in AI implementation for SMEs
• Government policies, regulatory frameworks, and AI adoption support for SMEs
• Case studies on AI-driven innovation and competitiveness in SMEs
• The future of AI in SMEs: emerging trends and technologies

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research articles that align with the theme of this special issue. All manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure high-quality contributions.

Key Dates

• Manuscript Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: June 15, 2026
• Final Paper Submission: June 25, 2026
• Publication Date: July 1, 2026

Submission Process

Authors should submit their manuscripts via the AJBMSS online submission system at  https://cmpublisher.com/journal/ajbmss/ . Please ensure your paper follows the journal’s formatting and submission guidelines, available on the journal website.

For any inquiries regarding this special issue, please contact:

Dr. Bella Morris

Editorial Manager
Advance Journal of Business Management and Social Sciences (AJBMSS)

Email: bella@ajbmss.org

Dr. Maqsood Mahmud

Guest Editor, Special Issue on AI Transformation in SMEs
Advance Journal of Business Management and Social Sciences (AJBMSS)
School of Computing, Ulster University, UK
Email: m.mahmud@ulster.ac.uk

Dr. Tahir Iqbal

Guest Editor, Special Issue on AI Transformation in SMEs
College of Business Administration,
Dammam University (IAU), Saudi Arabia
Email: dr.tahiriqbal7@gmail.com