Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Economics: The Macro & Micro Foundations

Economics focuses on the allocation of scarce resources and the behavior of agents (individuals, firms, and governments).

A. Microeconomics (Individual & Firm Behavior)

• Supply and Demand Dynamics: Market equilibrium, elasticity, and consumer surplus.

• Consumer Theory: Utility maximization, indifference curves, and budget constraints.

• Theory of the Firm: Production functions, cost structures (fixed vs. variable), and profit maximization.

• Market Structures: Perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition.

• Game Theory: Strategic decision-making and Nash equilibrium.

B. Macroeconomics (National & Global Systems)

• Economic Indicators: GDP, Inflation (CPI/PPI), and Unemployment rates.

• Monetary Policy: Central bank actions, interest rates, and money supply.

• Fiscal Policy: Government spending, taxation, and public debt.

• International Trade: Comparative advantage, tariffs, and trade balances.

• Development Economics: Poverty cycles, human capital, and sustainable growth.

2. Business: 

Business focuses on the practical application of economic principles to create value and generate profit.

A. Core Business Functions

• Accounting & Finance: Financial statements (Balance Sheets, P&L), capital budgeting, and auditing.

• Marketing & Sales: Market segmentation, 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), and consumer behavior.

• Operations & Supply Chain: Logistics, inventory management, and Lean Six Sigma.

• Entrepreneurship: Business modeling, venture capital, and scaling.

B. Business Strategy & Law

• Competitive Analysis: SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, and Blue Ocean Strategy.

• Business Ethics: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria.

• Commercial Law: Contracts, intellectual property (IP), and liability.

3. Management: 

Management is the process of coordinating resources and people to achieve organizational goals.

A. Organizational Theory

• Classical vs. Modern Management: From Taylorism (scientific management) to Agile and Holacracy.

• Strategic Management: Long-term goal setting, mission/vision development, and execution.

• Change Management: Navigating transitions, overcoming resistance, and organizational pivots.

B. Leadership & Execution

• Decision-Making Models: Rational vs. Intuitive models and Groupthink risks.

• Project Management: Waterfall, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.

• Knowledge Management: Data-driven decision-making and institutional memory.

4. Human Resources: 

HR focuses on the lifecycle of the employee and the optimization of human capital.

A. Talent Acquisition & Development

• Strategic Staffing: Workforce planning, recruitment, and employer branding.

• Onboarding & Training: Skill-gap analysis and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Succession Planning: Identifying and grooming future leaders.

B. Performance & Total Rewards

• Compensation & Benefits: Wage structures, equity/stock options, and non-monetary perks.

• Performance Management: KPIs, OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), and feedback loops.

• Employee Relations: Conflict resolution, labor unions, and workplace safety.

C. Organizational Culture & Psychology

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Cultural competency and bias mitigation.

• Employee Engagement: Motivation theories, burnout prevention, and work-life balance.

• Remote & Hybrid Work Design: Managing distributed teams and digital culture.

Interrelated "Bridge" Topics

These topics sit at the intersection of two or more of the fields above:

• Behavioral Economics (Econ + HR/Management): How psychological biases affect economic and workplace decisions.

• Labor Economics (Econ + HR): The study of labor markets, minimum wage effects, and migration.

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Management + HR): Applying psychological principles to improve organizational effectiveness.

• Managerial Economics (Econ + Management): Using economic theory to solve business management problems.

• Corporate Finance (Business + Econ): How businesses make investment and financing decisions based on market conditions.