Professor Hamed Taherdoost is an award-winning scholar, technology strategist, and educator with over two decades of academic and R&D experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. He serves as Professor and Chair of RSAC at University Canada West and holds adjunct professorships at Westcliff University (USA), GISMA University of Applied Sciences (Germany), and the Victorian Institute of Technology (Australia).Professor Taherdoost has authored and edited several globally adopted textbooks, including Digital Transformation and E-Business. His books and research materials are used by universities worldwide, including the University of Malta, University of Macau, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, University of Kerala, Western Sydney University, and others. With over 400 publications, his work has made significant contributions to research methodology, technology management, and digital innovation. He serves as Series Editor for Routledge’s Mastering Academic Excellence and Jenny Stanford’s Quantum Computing series, in addition to holding editorial board roles with several high-impact international journals in IEEE, Springer, IGI, MDPI, EAI, and Frontiers. Recognized among the world’s top 2% of scientists by Stanford–Elsevier from 2021, Dr. Taherdoost has received numerous awards for both academic excellence and industry innovation, underscoring his unique ability to bridge academia and industry on a global scale.Dr. Mitra Madanchian is a distinguished scholar, strategic leader, and industry expert with deep expertise in business management, leadership, human resources, and technology-driven innovation. She currently serves as Assistant Professor at University Canada West (UCW), where she is also the Vice Chair of the Department of Arts, Communications, and Social Sciences in the School of Arts, Science, and Technology. In addition, she holds an Adjunct Professorship at Fairleigh Dickinson University.Dr. Madanchian is also an accomplished entrepreneur and R&D strategist, serving as Director of Quark Minded Technology Inc. and Hamta Business Corporation, where she leads initiatives focused on applied research and strategic innovation.She holds a Ph.D. in Business Management and a Master of Administrative Science in Human Resources, with over 15 years of industry experience, including leadership roles in SMEs and one of the Big Four firms, KPMG. Her work bridges theory and practice in areas such as business strategy, HR development, marketing, and organizational innovation.As a prolific academic, Dr. Madanchian has authored over 80 high-impact, peer-reviewed publications across top-tier journals published by Elsevier, Springer, IGI Global, and MDPI. She has also contributed to multiple book chapters and authored five books in the areas of leadership, and human resource management. Her interdisciplinary research spans business management, human resources, marketing, IT management, and emerging leadership models, earning her a strong citation record and h-index that reflect her influence within the global academic community.Her recent research focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in HR and marketing, exploring how digital tools are reshaping the future of workforce engagement and customer experience. She is a regular speaker and session chair at international conferences, an active member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR), and a mentor to emerging scholars.

• Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Transformation in Practice Chapter 2: Aligning Financial Technologies with E-Business Strategy Chapter 3: AI-Driven Innovation Strategies and the Future of Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Study of Artificial Intelligence in the Manufacturing Industry Chapter 4: Building an Organizational Culture for Digital Innovation Chapter 5: Risk Management and Ethical Considerations in Digital Transformation Chapter 6: Measuring Success in Digital Transformation and Innovation Chapter 7: Future Trends Shaping Digital Innovation and Strategy Chapter 8: HR and Digital Transformation: Driving Innovation in the Modern Workplace Chapter 9: From Data to Decisions: Cybersecurity Metrics for Effective Leadership Chapter 10: Deep and Machine Learning Algorithms for Time Series Analysis in Evaluating the Combination Effect of Internal and External Factors (Case of Bitcoin)

Professor Hamed Taherdoost is an award-winning scholar, technology strategist, and educator with over two decades of academic and R&D experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. He serves as Professor and Chair of RSAC at University Canada West and holds adjunct professorships at Westcliff University (USA), GISMA University of Applied Sciences (Germany), and the Victorian Institute of Technology (Australia).Professor Taherdoost has authored and edited several globally adopted textbooks, including Digital Transformation and E-Business. His books and research materials are used by universities worldwide, including the University of Malta, University of Macau, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, University of Kerala, Western Sydney University, and others. With over 400 publications, his work has made significant contributions to research methodology, technology management, and digital innovation. He serves as Series Editor for Routledge’s Mastering Academic Excellence and Jenny Stanford’s Quantum Computing series, in addition to holding editorial board roles with several high-impact international journals in IEEE, Springer, IGI, MDPI, EAI, and Frontiers. Recognized among the world’s top 2% of scientists by Stanford–Elsevier from 2021, Dr. Taherdoost has received numerous awards for both academic excellence and industry innovation, underscoring his unique ability to bridge academia and industry on a global scale.Dr. Mitra Madanchian is a distinguished scholar, strategic leader, and industry expert with deep expertise in business management, leadership, human resources, and technology-driven innovation. She currently serves as Assistant Professor at University Canada West (UCW), where she is also the Vice Chair of the Department of Arts, Communications, and Social Sciences in the School of Arts, Science, and Technology. In addition, she holds an Adjunct Professorship at Fairleigh Dickinson University.Dr. Madanchian is also an accomplished entrepreneur and R&D strategist, serving as Director of Quark Minded Technology Inc. and Hamta Business Corporation, where she leads initiatives focused on applied research and strategic innovation.She holds a Ph.D. in Business Management and a Master of Administrative Science in Human Resources, with over 15 years of industry experience, including leadership roles in SMEs and one of the Big Four firms, KPMG. Her work bridges theory and practice in areas such as business strategy, HR development, marketing, and organizational innovation.As a prolific academic, Dr. Madanchian has authored over 80 high-impact, peer-reviewed publications across top-tier journals published by Elsevier, Springer, IGI Global, and MDPI. She has also contributed to multiple book chapters and authored five books in the areas of leadership, and human resource management. Her interdisciplinary research spans business management, human resources, marketing, IT management, and emerging leadership models, earning her a strong citation record and h-index that reflect her influence within the global academic community.Her recent research focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in HR and marketing, exploring how digital tools are reshaping the future of workforce engagement and customer experience. She is a regular speaker and session chair at international conferences, an active member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR), and a mentor to emerging scholars.

• Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Transformation in Practice Chapter 2: Aligning Financial Technologies with E-Business Strategy Chapter 3: AI-Driven Innovation Strategies and the Future of Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Study of Artificial Intelligence in the Manufacturing Industry Chapter 4: Building an Organizational Culture for Digital Innovation Chapter 5: Risk Management and Ethical Considerations in Digital Transformation Chapter 6: Measuring Success in Digital Transformation and Innovation Chapter 7: Future Trends Shaping Digital Innovation and Strategy Chapter 8: HR and Digital Transformation: Driving Innovation in the Modern Workplace Chapter 9: From Data to Decisions: Cybersecurity Metrics for Effective Leadership Chapter 10: Deep and Machine Learning Algorithms for Time Series Analysis in Evaluating the Combination Effect of Internal and External Factors (Case of Bitcoin)

Professor Hamed Taherdoost is an award-winning scholar, technology strategist, and educator with over two decades of academic and R&D experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. He serves as Professor and Chair of RSAC at University Canada West and holds adjunct professorships at Westcliff University (USA), GISMA University of Applied Sciences (Germany), and the Victorian Institute of Technology (Australia).Professor Taherdoost has authored and edited several globally adopted textbooks, including Digital Transformation and E-Business. His books and research materials are used by universities worldwide, including the University of Malta, University of Macau, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, University of Kerala, Western Sydney University, and others. With over 400 publications, his work has made significant contributions to research methodology, technology management, and digital innovation. He serves as Series Editor for Routledge’s Mastering Academic Excellence and Jenny Stanford’s Quantum Computing series, in addition to holding editorial board roles with several high-impact international journals in IEEE, Springer, IGI, MDPI, EAI, and Frontiers. Recognized among the world’s top 2% of scientists by Stanford–Elsevier from 2021, Dr. Taherdoost has received numerous awards for both academic excellence and industry innovation, underscoring his unique ability to bridge academia and industry on a global scale.Dr. Mitra Madanchian is a distinguished scholar, strategic leader, and industry expert with deep expertise in business management, leadership, human resources, and technology-driven innovation. She currently serves as Assistant Professor at University Canada West (UCW), where she is also the Vice Chair of the Department of Arts, Communications, and Social Sciences in the School of Arts, Science, and Technology. In addition, she holds an Adjunct Professorship at Fairleigh Dickinson University.Dr. Madanchian is also an accomplished entrepreneur and R&D strategist, serving as Director of Quark Minded Technology Inc. and Hamta Business Corporation, where she leads initiatives focused on applied research and strategic innovation.She holds a Ph.D. in Business Management and a Master of Administrative Science in Human Resources, with over 15 years of industry experience, including leadership roles in SMEs and one of the Big Four firms, KPMG. Her work bridges theory and practice in areas such as business strategy, HR development, marketing, and organizational innovation.As a prolific academic, Dr. Madanchian has authored over 80 high-impact, peer-reviewed publications across top-tier journals published by Elsevier, Springer, IGI Global, and MDPI. She has also contributed to multiple book chapters and authored five books in the areas of leadership, and human resource management. Her interdisciplinary research spans business management, human resources, marketing, IT management, and emerging leadership models, earning her a strong citation record and h-index that reflect her influence within the global academic community.Her recent research focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in HR and marketing, exploring how digital tools are reshaping the future of workforce engagement and customer experience. She is a regular speaker and session chair at international conferences, an active member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR), and a mentor to emerging scholars.

• Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Transformation in Practice Chapter 2: Aligning Financial Technologies with E-Business Strategy Chapter 3: AI-Driven Innovation Strategies and the Future of Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Study of Artificial Intelligence in the Manufacturing Industry Chapter 4: Building an Organizational Culture for Digital Innovation Chapter 5: Risk Management and Ethical Considerations in Digital Transformation Chapter 6: Measuring Success in Digital Transformation and Innovation Chapter 7: Future Trends Shaping Digital Innovation and Strategy Chapter 8: HR and Digital Transformation: Driving Innovation in the Modern Workplace Chapter 9: From Data to Decisions: Cybersecurity Metrics for Effective Leadership Chapter 10: Deep and Machine Learning Algorithms for Time Series Analysis in Evaluating the Combination Effect of Internal and External Factors (Case of Bitcoin)