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Available statistics show that the overall social and political inclusion remains at startlingly low levels in many societies. However, it is believed that information communication technologies (ICT) can provide veritable tools for the promotion of social and political inclusion. This study, therefore, investigates the effects of ICT on social and political inclusion, using a system generalized method of moments for the case of Africa for the period 1995–2018. The empirical results show that ICT has a positive statistically significant effect on social and political inclusion, indicating that the higher the levels of ICT, the higher the levels of social and political inclusion. Whereas most of the studies in the literature have suggested a relationship between ICT and social inclusion, on one hand, and IC and political inclusion, on the other, this study has pushed the envelope and expanded the literature by confirming empirically the significant positive effect of ICT on social and political inclusion. Along these lines, the study shows that ICT plays an important role in social and political inclusion. ICT, therefore, holds much potential to foster social and political inclusion. It is recommended that the government of individual countries in Africa should increase efforts in fostering robust economies and sound institutions needed for the absolute implementation of ICT, to take advantage of all the benefits required for social and political inclusion.

Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Its Effects on Social and Political Inclusion in Africa Available statistics show that the overall social and political inclusion remains at startlingly low levels in many societies. However, it is believed that information communication technologies (ICT) can provide veritable tools for the promotion of social and...

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Bizecons Quarterly invites submissions for its upcoming issue on “The Role of Digital Infrastructure and Smart Cities in Promoting Sustainable Business Practices and Economic Development“. The issue will explore the latest developments in digital infrastructure and smart cities and their impact on sustainable business practices and economic development. The papers are expected to provide insights on the opportunities and challenges that digital infrastructure and smart cities present for sustainable business practices.

We welcome papers that address the following topics:

The role of digital infrastructure and smart cities in promoting sustainable business practices.
The impact of smart city technology on economic development.
The role of digital infrastructure and smart cities in reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainability.
The impact of digital infrastructure and smart cities on urban planning and development.
Smart cities and the circular economy: opportunities and challenges.
The role of data analytics in promoting sustainable business practices in smart cities.
Papers may take the form of empirical research, theoretical contributions, case studies, and critical reviews. We also welcome interdisciplinary perspectives that incorporate insights from business, economics, urban planning, environmental studies, and related fields.

Submission guidelines:

The deadline for submissions is June 30th, 2024.
Papers should be between 8,000 and 10,000 words, inclusive of references and appendices.
All submissions should be in English and adhere to the Instructions for Authors.
Papers must be submitted electronically via the journal’s Submission Portal.
Both the Instructions for Authors and the Submission Portal could be found on Bizecons Quarterly
All submissions will be subject to a double-blind peer-review process.
For any queries, please contact the editorial team at [email protected].



Why publish in this Special Issue?

Publishing in this special issue of BizEcons Quarterly offers the following benefits:

Unparalleled visibility: All articles in the special issue will be published in BizEcons Quarterly, providing maximum visibility to the academic community. BizEcons Quarterly is an international, scholarly, and open access peer-reviewed journal committed to publishing high-quality research that advances knowledge in the field of business and economics.
Faster publication times: Special issue articles are often published more quickly than regular articles, allowing authors to disseminate their research findings more quickly and efficiently.
Positive citation impact: Articles published in special issues are often cited more frequently than articles published in regular issues, providing authors with greater recognition and impact.
Rigorous peer review: BizEcons Quarterly is fully committed to rigorous, independent peer review. Special issue articles should be reviewed by no fewer than two independent experts to ensure the quality, originality, and novelty of the work published.
World-class editorial teams: Authors of the special issue will benefit from the world-class expertise of the journal’s regular editors, who will support them alongside the guest editors to ensure the best possible publication of their work.
Longer-term impact for your work: Publishing in the special issue of BizEcons Quarterly provides a longer-term impact for authors’ work, as the article collection means readers will easily find their work.
Open access publishing: There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for BizEcons Quarterly.
Collaborate with peers: Publishing in the special issue provides an opportunity for authors to collaborate with peers and benefit from multiple expert perspectives on the same issues, leading to synergies and powerful cross-examination of the theme(s) under consideration.

The role of digital infrastructure and smart cities in promoting sustainable business practices and economic development – BizEcons Quarterly Call for Papers There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for BizEcons Quarterly. Bizecons Quarterly invites submissions for its upcoming issue on “The Role of Digital Infrastructure and Smart Cities in Promoting Sustainable Business Practices and Economic Development“. The ...

Call for Papers

There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for BizEcons Quarterly.

BizEcons Quarterly invites submissions for its upcoming issue on “Innovations in Renewable Energy and Green Finance and Their Impact on the Energy Sector and Global Economy“. The issue will focus on the latest research on the economic impacts of renewable energy and green finance innovations on the energy sector and the global economy.

We welcome papers that address the following topics:

The role of renewable energy in the energy transition and its impact on the global economy.
Innovations in green finance and their potential to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The effectiveness of policy instruments in promoting the adoption of renewable energy and green finance innovations.
The role of private sector actors, including corporations and financial institutions, in driving the adoption of renewable energy and green finance innovations.
The economic costs and benefits of transitioning to renewable energy and green finance, including the potential for job creation and economic growth.
The potential for international cooperation and coordination to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and green finance.
Papers may take the form of empirical research, theoretical contributions, case studies, and critical reviews. We also welcome interdisciplinary perspectives that incorporate insights from business, economics, environmental studies, and related fields.

Submission guidelines:

The deadline for submissions is December 31st, 2023.
Papers should be between 8,000 and 10,000 words, inclusive of references and appendices.
All submissions should be in English and adhere to the Instructions for Authors.
Papers must be submitted electronically via the journal’s Submission Portal.
Both the Instructions for Authors and the Submission Portal could be found on Bizecons Quarterly.
All submissions will be subject to a double-blind peer-review process. Accepted papers will be published in the June 2024 issue of BizEcons Quarterly.
For any queries, please contact the editorial team at [email protected].



Why publish in this Special Issue?

Publishing in this special issue of BizEcons Quarterly offers the following benefits:

Unparalleled visibility: All articles in the special issue will be published in BizEcons Quarterly, providing maximum visibility to the academic community. BizEcons Quarterly is an international, scholarly, and open access peer-reviewed journal committed to publishing high-quality research that advances knowledge in the field of business and economics. .
Faster publication times: Special issue articles are often published more quickly than regular articles, allowing authors to disseminate their research findings more quickly and efficiently.
Positive citation impact: Articles published in special issues are often cited more frequently than articles published in regular issues, providing authors with greater recognition and impact.
Rigorous peer review: BizEcons Quarterly is fully committed to rigorous, independent peer review. Special issue articles should be reviewed by no fewer than two independent experts to ensure the quality, originality, and novelty of the work published.
World-class editorial teams: Authors of the special issue will benefit from the world-class expertise of the journal’s regular editors, who will support them alongside the guest editors to ensure the best possible publication of their work.
Longer-term impact for your work: Publishing in the special issue of BizEcons Quarterly provides a longer-term impact for authors’ work, as the article collection means readers will easily find their work.
Open access publishing: There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for BizEcons Quarterly.
Collaborate with peers: Publishing in the special issue provides an opportunity for authors to collaborate with peers and benefit from multiple expert perspectives on the same issues, leading to synergies and powerful cross-examination of the theme(s) under consideration.

Innovations in renewable energy and green finance and their impact on the energy sector and global economy – BizEcons Quarterly Call for Papers There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for BizEcons Quarterly. BizEcons Quarterly invites submissions for its upcoming issue on “Innovations in Renewable Energy and Green Finance and Their Impact on the Energy Sector and Global Economy“. The issue will foc...