Calls for Papers

Virtual Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Healthcare 

Submission Deadline October 15, 2026 (extended from September 15)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science tools provide enabling technologies to facilitate the transformation of healthcare from reactive care to preventative care. For one, AI- and data-driven solutions can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve equity in healthcare delivery systems. Moreover, they can integrate multi-modal continuous streams of patient data for care personalization, engaging various stakeholders for resilient and patient-centered decision-making.  This special issue seeks to explore the role of AI and data science in tackling grand challenges in healthcare, from drug discovery and hospital operations to multi-modal data integration, model personalization, patient engagement, and global health disparities. IJDS invites submissions that report on the original design and deployment of AI solutions within a healthcare setting.

For additional information see Call for Papers—INFORMS Journal on Data Science Virtual Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Healthcare.

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Second Virtual Special Issue on GenAI and LLM 

Submission Deadline March 1, 2027

The rapid advancement of generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) has ushered in a new era of data science, fundamentally transforming how organizations and individuals approach problem-solving and analytics. These tools can significantly enhance the capabilities of organizations and individuals in decision-making, problem-solving, and analytics. These technologies are not only pushing the boundaries of what is possible in data science but also presenting remarkable opportunities and significant research challenges for the INFORMS community. Following the success of the first IJDS special issue on the same topic, this special editorial team is launching a second special issue to keep exploring the transformative potential of GenAI and LLMs.

For additional information see Call for Papers—INFORMS Journal on Data Science Second Virtual Special Issue on GenAI and LLM.

Second Virtual Special Issue on AI and Data Science for Smart Manufacturing 

Submission Deadline June 1, 2027

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), data science, sensing, automation, and scientific computing are reshaping manufacturing. Across materials and product design, process planning, production, quality assurance, and maintenance, they enable more adaptive, efficient, and sustainable decisions. However, manufacturing data are often high-dimensional, multimodal, heterogeneous, partially observed, and subject to distribution shifts and physical, safety, and operational constraints. This special issue seeks rigorous, generalizable data science methods and well-designed empirical and experimental studies that address these challenges and advance smart manufacturing.

For additional information see Call for Papers—INFORMS Journal on Data Science Virtual Special Issue on AI and Data Science for Smart Manufacturing.