Call for papers/Topics

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

Business Strategy and Strategic Management

Business strategy, corporate strategy, competitive advantage, strategic planning, strategic decision-making, business model development, diversification, market entry strategies, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, international expansion, corporate restructuring, competitive positioning, resource-based strategy, blue ocean strategy, strategic innovation, digital strategy, growth strategy, sustainability strategy, strategic risk management, scenario planning, strategic leadership, organizational capabilities and strategic performance measurement.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial ecosystems, startup development, business incubation, business accelerators, opportunity recognition, business model innovation, entrepreneurial finance, venture capital, angel investment, crowdfunding, startup valuation, social entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurship, family entrepreneurship, technology entrepreneurship, green entrepreneurship, digital entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial leadership, innovation management, open innovation, disruptive innovation, product innovation, process innovation, service innovation, commercialization, intellectual property management and innovation performance.

Corporate Finance and Financial Management

Corporate finance, financial planning, capital budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital, working capital management, dividend policy, corporate valuation, investment decisions, financing decisions, cash-flow management, liquidity management, profitability analysis, financial forecasting, financial modelling, financial performance, shareholder value creation, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions finance, international financial management and sustainable finance.

Investment and Portfolio Management

Investment analysis, portfolio management, asset allocation, portfolio diversification, equity investment, bond markets, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, alternative investments, real estate investment, private equity, venture capital, commodities, derivatives, options and futures, investment risk, behavioural finance, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, quantitative investment, portfolio optimization, asset pricing, market efficiency, responsible investment and ESG investing.

Banking and Financial Institutions

Commercial banking, central banking, investment banking, retail banking, corporate banking, digital banking, Islamic banking, microfinance, financial intermediation, banking regulation, credit management, loan portfolio management, credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, bank profitability, financial inclusion, banking competition, financial stability, fintech-bank collaboration, mobile banking, open banking and the future of banking.

Financial Markets and Economics

Capital markets, money markets, stock markets, bond markets, foreign exchange markets, derivatives markets, financial market development, market volatility, financial crises, monetary policy, interest rates, inflation, exchange rates, economic growth, business cycles, financial globalization, international capital flows, sovereign debt, emerging markets, market efficiency, investor sentiment and macroeconomic effects on business performance.

Financial Technology and Digital Finance

Financial technology, digital payments, mobile payments, digital wallets, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies, decentralized finance, smart contracts, artificial intelligence in finance, machine learning for financial forecasting, robo-advisory, algorithmic trading, peer-to-peer lending, digital banking, open banking, embedded finance, regtech, insurtech, cybersecurity in financial services, financial data analytics and digital financial inclusion.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

Financial accounting, management accounting, cost accounting, corporate reporting, international financial reporting standards, accounting information systems, auditing, forensic accounting, sustainability accounting, environmental accounting, social accounting, integrated reporting, earnings management, financial statement analysis, taxation, corporate transparency, disclosure quality, accounting ethics, digital accounting, artificial intelligence in accounting and blockchain-based accounting systems.

Risk Management and Insurance

Enterprise risk management, financial risk management, credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, strategic risk, cybersecurity risk, supply-chain risk, climate risk, geopolitical risk, business continuity, crisis management, insurance management, life insurance, health insurance, property insurance, reinsurance, actuarial risk, catastrophe risk, risk modelling, risk analytics and organizational resilience.

Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

Marketing management, strategic marketing, digital marketing, international marketing, services marketing, social media marketing, content marketing, influencer marketing, relationship marketing, customer relationship management, branding, brand equity, customer loyalty, consumer behaviour, purchase intention, customer satisfaction, customer experience, market segmentation, targeting, positioning, pricing strategy, advertising effectiveness, omnichannel marketing, marketing analytics, neuromarketing and sustainable marketing.

Human Resource Management

Human resource management, strategic HRM, recruitment and selection, talent management, employee retention, employee engagement, performance management, compensation and rewards, training and development, workforce planning, career development, diversity and inclusion, workplace wellbeing, employee motivation, organizational commitment, remote work, hybrid work, digital HRM, HR analytics, artificial intelligence in recruitment, employee productivity and future workforce skills.

Leadership and Organizational Behaviour

Leadership styles, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, servant leadership, ethical leadership, authentic leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, strategic leadership, employee motivation, organizational culture, organizational citizenship behaviour, teamwork, workplace communication, conflict management, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, employee wellbeing, workplace stress, emotional intelligence, organizational justice, power and politics, decision-making and leadership effectiveness.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations management, production management, supply-chain management, logistics management, inventory management, procurement, sourcing strategy, supplier management, demand forecasting, quality management, lean management, Six Sigma, just-in-time systems, warehouse management, transportation management, supply-chain integration, supply-chain resilience, sustainable supply chains, green logistics, circular supply chains, digital supply chains, blockchain in logistics and artificial intelligence in operations.

Project and Quality Management

Project management, project planning, project scheduling, project budgeting, project risk management, project governance, stakeholder management, project leadership, agile project management, Scrum, project portfolio management, project success factors, construction project management, IT project management, innovation projects, quality management, total quality management, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, quality assurance, service quality and organizational excellence.

International Business and Global Management

International business, globalization, multinational corporations, foreign direct investment, international market entry, exporting, global supply chains, international joint ventures, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, global strategy, international entrepreneurship, emerging markets, international human resource management, cross-cultural management, global leadership, international marketing, international finance, geopolitical risk, trade policy, economic sanctions, regional economic integration and global business sustainability.

Corporate Governance and Business Ethics

Corporate governance, board structure, board diversity, executive compensation, shareholder rights, ownership structure, institutional investors, corporate accountability, corporate transparency, business ethics, ethical decision-making, corporate misconduct, corruption, whistleblowing, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder management, governance risk, ESG governance, sustainability reporting and responsible management.

Sustainability, ESG and Corporate Responsibility

Environmental, social and governance management, corporate sustainability, sustainable business models, corporate social responsibility, green finance, sustainable investment, climate finance, carbon accounting, carbon markets, circular economy, sustainable supply-chain management, environmental management, social impact, stakeholder engagement, sustainable entrepreneurship, responsible consumption, sustainable innovation, ESG reporting, ESG performance and the relationship between sustainability and financial performance.

Digital Transformation and Technology Management

Digital transformation, digital business models, artificial intelligence in management, generative AI in business, automation, big-data analytics, cloud computing, Internet of Things, blockchain applications, digital platforms, platform economies, e-commerce, digital ecosystems, technology adoption, technology acceptance, digital leadership, digital capabilities, digital organizational culture, cybersecurity management, technology governance and digital transformation performance.

Artificial Intelligence in Business, Finance and Management

Artificial intelligence in strategic decision-making, AI-based forecasting, AI in financial analysis, algorithmic trading, automated credit assessment, fraud detection, AI in accounting, AI in auditing, AI in marketing, recommendation systems, AI-based customer service, AI in recruitment, workforce automation, generative AI productivity, AI-supported supply chains, responsible AI, AI governance, explainable AI, algorithmic bias, AI ethics and the economic impact of artificial intelligence.

Business Analytics and Decision Sciences

Business analytics, financial analytics, marketing analytics, customer analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, big-data analytics, data-driven decision-making, business intelligence, forecasting models, optimization, decision-support systems, machine learning for business, customer segmentation, demand forecasting, risk analytics, fraud analytics, performance dashboards, data visualization and analytics-driven competitive advantage.

Small and Medium Enterprises and Family Business

SME development, SME financing, SME innovation, SME internationalization, digital transformation of SMEs, financial constraints, entrepreneurial orientation, business resilience, family businesses, succession planning, family governance, intergenerational management, professionalization of family firms, family-business innovation, leadership succession, ownership structure and long-term sustainability of family enterprises.

Tourism, Hospitality and Service Management

Tourism management, hospitality management, hotel management, destination management, tourism marketing, visitor behaviour, tourism economics, sustainable tourism, business tourism, conference and event tourism, medical tourism, cultural tourism, smart tourism, hotel revenue management, service quality, customer satisfaction, online travel platforms, destination competitiveness, tourism crisis management and digital transformation in hospitality.

Public Management and Public Finance

Public administration, public-sector management, public financial management, government budgeting, fiscal policy, public expenditure, taxation, public debt, public procurement, public-private partnerships, public-sector performance, e-government, digital government, governance quality, regulatory policy, public-sector innovation, corruption control, transparency and sustainable public finance.

Crisis, Resilience and Change Management

Organizational change, change leadership, change resistance, business transformation, corporate restructuring, crisis management, business continuity, organizational resilience, financial resilience, supply-chain resilience, economic shocks, pandemic effects on businesses, geopolitical uncertainty, inflationary pressures, energy crises, disaster recovery, strategic adaptability and organizational learning.

Contemporary and Emerging Research Areas

Future of work, hybrid organizations, platform businesses, gig economy, creator economy, subscription business models, green transition, net-zero business strategies, climate-related financial risk, sustainable fintech, tokenization of financial assets, central bank digital currencies, generative AI adoption, AI-human collaboration, autonomous business processes, cybersecurity economics, digital trust, metaverse business applications, smart contracts, quantum computing implications for finance and management, geopolitical fragmentation, deglobalization and business resilience.