AI Empowered Information Science for Sustainable Futures
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Call for Papers
AI Empowered Information Science for Sustainable Futures
Journal: Aslib Journal of Information Management
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Special Issue
Manuscript Submission Opens: 1 March 2027
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 1 June 2027
The Aslib Journal of Information Management invites submissions for a Special Issue exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming information science, reshaping information ecosystems, enabling interdisciplinary innovation, and contributing to sustainable development.
About the Special Issue
Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities across information science, from digital libraries and archives to knowledge discovery, information behaviour, scholarly communication, education, healthcare, and cultural heritage. This Special Issue seeks cutting-edge research from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond that advances understanding of these transformations.
Building on research presented at AP-iConference 2026, the issue aims to extend both theoretical and applied contributions. Particular emphasis is placed on regional perspectives, the integration of AI with libraries, archives and cultural heritage, and actionable research capable of generating meaningful societal impact and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Topics of Interest
Submissions may address, but are not limited to:
AI and data science in information science
Artificial intelligence in digital libraries
AI applications in archives and preservation
Digital preservation and intelligent information systems
Human information interaction
AI-enhanced user experiences
Knowledge discovery
Knowledge organization
Data and information policy
AI ethics and responsible information practices
Information governance
Scholarly communication
Bibliometrics and research evaluation
AI applications in education
AI applications in healthcare
Artificial intelligence and cultural heritage
Information behaviour
Social informatics
Sustainable information ecosystems
AI and sustainable development
Interdisciplinary applications of information science
Emerging topics in AI-enabled information science
Research Focus
The Special Issue particularly encourages research that:
Provides perspectives and case studies from the Asia-Pacific region
Examines AI in libraries, archives, preservation, and cultural heritage
Bridges disciplinary boundaries within information science
Combines theoretical advancement with practical applications
Demonstrates actionable societal impact
Connects information science research with sustainable development and the UN SDGs
Submission Information
Submission Opens: 1 March 2027
Submission Deadline: 1 June 2027
Full manuscripts should be submitted through the Aslib Journal of Information Management ScholarOne Manuscripts system.
Authors must select “AI Empowered Information Science for Sustainable Futures” from the Special Issue options during submission.
Submitted manuscripts must follow the journal's author guidelines, be original, and must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere while under review.
Guest Editors
Jie Ma
Email: m-1j-1@163.com
Lihong Zhou
Email: L.zhou@whu.edu.cn
Naya Sucha-xaya
Email: naya.s@chula.ac.th
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