The Editorial Board of Advances in Decision Sciences is pleased to invite participants of the Advances in Decision Sciences Conference 2026 (ADSC2026), held at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, to submit their research papers for consideration in a Special Issue on Quantitative and Digital Modelling in Economics and Finance.
The rapid advancement of digital technologies, computational intelligence, and data-driven methodologies is transforming the way economists and finance professionals analyze complex systems, forecast future trends, and support decision-making. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research that develops or applies quantitative, computational, and digital modelling techniques to address contemporary challenges in economics, finance, and related disciplines
ADSC2026 brought together academics, researchers, practitioners, and students from diverse backgrounds to exchange innovative ideas across economics, finance, decision sciences, financial technology, public policy, urban development, and business analytics. Building on the scholarly discussions from ADSC2026, this Special Issue seeks to advance research that integrates theoretical rigor with modern digital technologies and quantitative methods.
We welcome substantially revised and extended versions of papers presented at ADSC2026, as well as related contributions that align with the theme of the Special Issue. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Quantitative economic and financial modelling
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in economics and finance
- Financial technology (FinTech) and digital finance
- Big data analytics and data-driven decision-making
- Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance
- Productivity, efficiency, and performance analysis
- Public policy modelling and economic impact assessment
- Smart cities, urban economics, and regional development analytics
- Business intelligence and modelling
All submissions will undergo the journal’s standard double-blind peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of academic quality, originality, and scholarly integrity.
As a special benefit for contributors to this Special Issue, Advances in Decision Sciences will offer a 50% discount on the normal Article Processing Charge (USD 300) for each accepted paper. We look forward to receiving your submissions and showcasing impactful research that advances the frontiers of quantitative and digital modeling in economics and finance.
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2027
When you submit to this special issue, please include the topic in the “Comments for the Editor”.
Lead Guest Editor:
Dr. Shu Kam LEE (Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong, China)
Weblink: https://ef.hksyu.edu/about-us/staff-list/detail/lee-shu-kam
Guest Editors:
Dr. Chun Kei TSANG (Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong, China)
Weblink: https://ef.hksyu.edu/about-us/staff-list/detail/tsang-chun-kei
Dr. Kai Yin WOO (Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong, China)
Weblink: https://ef.hksyu.edu/about-us/staff-list/detail/woo-kai-yin