Special Issue on Cross-over Qualitative Research (First), Vol. 23, No. 1

Special Issue on Cross-over Qualitative Research (Second), Vol. 27, No. 1

Special Issue on Cross-over Qualitative Research (Third), Vol. 30, No. 5

Special Issue Editor

Ruey-Lin Hsiao / Graduate Institute of Technology, Innovation and Intellectual Property Management, National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Special Issue Topic

This special issue aims to become a platform for qualitative researchers across various fields to exchange ideas, encouraging diverse types of research to make academic development more diversified. We encourage original research-based case studies that bring fresh perspectives. We invite qualitative research from various fields to explore management or innovation topics, delving into the development processes of various organizational phenomena. Cross-over between different fields often bring entirely new viewpoints, allowing us to gain deeper insights into management and humanities issues and to develop original theories.

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (1), Vol. 17, No. 3

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (2), Vol. 19, No. 1

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (3), Vol. 20, No. 1

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (4), Vol. 23, No. 3

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (5), Vol. 24, No. 4

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (6), Vol. 25, No. 3

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (7), Vol. 26, No. 4

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (8), Vol. 27, No. 4

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (9), Vol. 28, No. 4

Special Issue in Taiwan Industrial Cases (10), Vol. 29, No. 4

Special Issue Editor

Cheng-Kiang Farn / Department of Information Management, National Central University, Taiwan

Cher-Min Fong / Department of Business Management, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan (Only for Vol. 20, No.1)

Special Issue Topic

Since August 2005, Harvard Business School has collaborated with major universities in Asia to provide training in the Harvard Case Method. The case teaching method has become a focal point for universities in Taiwan, and writing teaching cases has gradually become one of the primary tasks of university professors.

To provide a scholarly platform for domestic scholars to exchange ideas and research case teaching methods, several journals in Taiwan—Management Review, Journal of Information Management, Journal of e-Business, and Sun Yat-sen Management Review—have each published multiple special issues on 'Taiwan Industrial Cases' since 2007.

By describing the context of the case companies and industries, these special issues help readers better understand the challenges faced by the companies, the responses and activities undertaken, the changes implemented, the technologies used, the progress made, the management practices adopted, and the underlying management philosophies. Sharing such case teaching content not only serves as a reference to learn from past experiences but also inspires more innovative thinking.

Special Issue on Philosophy and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1

Special Issue Editor

Stephen D.H. Tsai / Department of Business Management, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan

Jui-lin Ho / Department of Cultural and Creative Industries, National Pingtung University, Taiwan

Special Issue Topic

One of the key inquiries of philosophy is the cultivation of the habit of thinking differently, while entrepreneurship requires finding opportunities for breakthroughs within existing boundaries. Therefore, we seek to connect 'Philosophy and Entrepreneurship,' encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration. By doing so, we aim to create a platform that facilitate interdisciplinary collaborative research, further deepening the understanding and content of entrepreneurship research.

Special Issue in Social Practice & Value Creation, Vol. 29, No. 3

Special Issue Editor

Ching-Fang Lee / Department of International Trade, Shih Chien University, Taiwan

Min-Fen Tu / Department of Business Administration, Tamkang University, Taiwan

Special Issue Topic

The National Development Council designated 2019 as the Year of Regional Revitalization, while the Ministry of Science and Technology promoted the ' Humanity Innovation and Social Practice Project,' and the Ministry of Education advanced the University Social Responsibility (USR) Practice Project focusing on issues such as local care, health promotion, environmental sustainability, and industrial upgrading. In this social climate, topics such as regional revitalization, social practice, humanity innovation, social responsibility, and social enterprises have attracted everyone’s attention.

The central theme of this special issue is 'Social Practice and Value Creation.' Based on innovative ideas such as C2B, platform strategies, and value co-creation, this special issue aims to shift from traditional linear processes to platform-based interactive operations. Therefore, we extend a broad invitation to the academic community and scholars to contribute to the subtopics of this special issue (e.g., entrepreneurship, social enterprises, social innovation, regional revitalization, university social responsibility, action research, narrative research, etc.). We seek to continuously adjust the review methods and processes through interaction, striving to 'co-create' this special issue together with the academic community, contributors, and reviewers.

Special Issue in Memory of Chair Prof. Ting-Peng Liang: Theories and Applications of Intelligent Electronic Commerce, Vol. 30, No. 1 

Special Issue Editor

Chao-Min Chiu / Department of Information Management, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan

Jack Shih-Chieh Hsu / Department of Information Management, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan

Special Issue Topic

This special issue is dedicated to commemorating Professor Ting-Peng Liang's contributions to global information management research and management education in Taiwan. Given that Professor Liang's extensive involvement and influence in various fields of e-commerce, this special issue focuses on the theme of Intelligent Commerce. The topics include Behavioral Science Research, Neuroscience Research, Data Science Research, and Artificial Intelligence Research related to e-commerce.

This special issue includes six articles that explore various research contexts, such as digital-only banks, organizational adoption of information technology, social commerce, live-stream auctions, and knowledge management strategies. The research methods used in these studies include questionnaire survey, meta-analysis, design of experiments, and case studies.

Special Issue in People-centered Smart Service and Innovation (FSSR), Vol. 30, No. 2

Special Issue Editor

Houn-Gee Chen / Department of Business Administration, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Special Issue Topic

The Service Science Society of Taiwan (S3TW) is dedicated to promoting research in service science. Since 2011, it has organized the 'Forum on Service Science Research (FSSR)' with the aim of enhancing awareness and participation in service science among university faculty, students, and industry professionals. It also provides a platform for scholars interested in service science-related research to engage in academic exchange.

This special issue compiles outstanding papers recommended by the FSSR, originating from the 2017 'Smart Service and Innovation' forum and the 2018 'Forward-looking Services and Innovation' forum. The articles in this special issue primarily focus on service innovation, exploring related topics in areas such as curriculum design, service decision-making, organizational innovation, and the value of social capital.

Special Issue on Digital Transformation Teaching Cases, Vol. 31, No.1

Special Issue Editor

Fen-Hui Lin / Department of Information Management, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan

Special Issue Topic

Digital technologies are continuously evolving, and the so-called ABCD—AI (Artificial Intelligence), Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Big Data—are terms that everyone is familiar with. In addition, with the essential IoT (Internet of Things) for Industry 4.0, both public institutions and private enterprises are relentlessly investing resources to learn and apply digital technologies, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.

The process of adopting information systems or applying information technology within an enterprise is the stage of digitalization. Once a company has gained sufficient experience, it moves toward digital optimization, which involves using digital technologies to optimize all aspects of its operations. In recent years, the vast amounts of data and the computational power of deep learning have opened up many innovative business opportunities for enterprises. Digital transformation has become one of the most critical issues for organizations of all types worldwide. Digital transformation is the theme for submissions in this special issue.