Focus & Scope
Advancing rigorous scholarship across Business, Economics, Commerce and Management, while encouraging interdisciplinary research into contemporary economic and organisational challenges.
Focus of the Journal
Research across business and economic life
The Business and Economic Review is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal focused on advancing research and knowledge in the fields of Business, Economics, Commerce and Management.
The Journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers and scholars to publish original and intellectually rigorous research addressing emerging issues, established debates and contemporary developments in business and economic studies.
The Journal encourages theoretical, empirical, conceptual, methodological and applied research that contributes meaningfully to the understanding of organisations, markets, economies, institutions, financial systems, business practices and management processes.
Particular emphasis is placed on research that offers new insights, evidence-based analysis, innovative approaches and practical or policy implications.
Established in 2026, the Journal publishes in English and operates as an online, open-access publication.
All suitable manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process to promote academic rigour, objectivity and scholarly integrity.
The Journal welcomes contributions from diverse geographical and disciplinary perspectives and particularly encourages research addressing emerging transformations in business and economic environments, including digitalisation, technological innovation, sustainability, globalisation, financial technology, entrepreneurship and changing public-policy environments.
Economics
Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
Economic Theory & Policy
Development Economics
International Economics
Monetary & Fiscal Policy
Labour Economics
Environmental & Resource Economics
Behavioural Economics
Public Economics
Agricultural & Rural Economics
Regional & Urban Economics
Economic Growth & Development
Emerging Economic Issues
Business & Management
Business Administration
General Management
Strategic Management
Operations Management
Organisational Studies
Organisational Behaviour
Business Policy
Leadership & Governance
Decision-Making & Management Practices
International Business
Small Business & Family Business
Business Innovation & Transformation
Commerce & Accounting
Commerce & Business Studies
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Cost Accounting
Auditing & Assurance
Corporate Reporting
Taxation
Corporate Finance
Accounting Information Systems
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Finance & Banking
Financial Markets & Institutions
Banking & Financial Services
Corporate Finance
Investment Management
Risk Management
Financial Economics
International Finance
Islamic Finance
Financial Inclusion
Digital Banking
FinTech & Digital Finance
Marketing & Consumer Studies
- Marketing Management
- Consumer Behaviour
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Brand Management
- Services Marketing
- Retail Marketing
- International Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Customer Relationship Management
- Advertising & Promotion
Human Resources & Organisational Studies
- Human Resource Management
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Workplace Behaviour
- Organisational Culture
- Training & Development
- Performance Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Diversity & Inclusion in Organisations
- Future of Work
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Finance
Start-ups & New Ventures
Innovation Management
Business Model Innovation
Technology Entrepreneurship
Women & Youth Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
Digital Business & Emerging Technologies
- E-Commerce
- Digital Business
- Digital Transformation
- Business Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Blockchain & Distributed Technologies
- FinTech
- Digital Platforms & Platform Economies
- Information Systems & Business
- Technology Management
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
Operations & Supply Chain
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics & Transportation
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Quality Management
- Production Management
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Global Supply Networks
Corporate Governance, Ethics & Sustainability
- Corporate Governance
- Business Ethics
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Sustainability & Sustainable Development
- Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
- Corporate Accountability
- Responsible Business Practices
- Business Law & Regulation
- Ethical Decision-Making
Public Policy & Business Environment
- Business & Public Policy
- Economic Policy
- Regulatory Economics
- Government & Business Relations
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Institutional Economics
- Policy Analysis
- Economic Governance
- Business Regulation & Compliance
Interdisciplinary Scope
Connecting disciplines to understand complex problems
The Journal strongly encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research that connects business, economics, commerce and management with related areas such as law, political science, sociology, technology, public policy, data science, environmental studies, international relations and other social sciences.
Research examining complex contemporary challenges from multiple disciplinary perspectives is particularly welcome where it demonstrates a clear scholarly contribution to business, economic, commercial or managerial knowledge.
Types of Contributions
Original Research Articles
Original scholarly studies offering substantive theoretical, empirical or applied contributions.
Empirical Research Studies
Evidence-based research employing appropriate qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods.
Theoretical & Conceptual Papers
Papers developing, examining or extending theories, concepts and analytical frameworks.
Review Articles
Critical assessments and syntheses of existing scholarly literature.
Systematic Literature Reviews
Structured and rigorous reviews addressing defined research questions and evidence bases.
Case Studies
In-depth studies offering meaningful insights into business, economic or organisational phenomena.
Methodological Papers
Contributions introducing or critically examining research methods and analytical approaches.
Policy & Practice Research
Research addressing practical challenges and implications for policymakers and practitioners.
Interdisciplinary Research
Research integrating perspectives across disciplines to address complex contemporary questions.
All submissions must demonstrate academic originality, methodological rigour, appropriate use of evidence and a clear contribution to the relevant field.
Emerging & Contemporary Areas
In keeping with the changing nature of business and economic scholarship, the Journal welcomes research addressing emerging and rapidly developing areas such as:
- Artificial Intelligence and Business
- Digital Transformation
- FinTech and Digital Finance
- E-Commerce and Platform Economies
- Sustainable and Green Business
- ESG and Corporate Responsibility
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Business Analytics and Big Data
- Financial Inclusion
- Innovation and Technology Management
- Global Economic Transformation
- Future of Work and Workplace Transformation
- Resilient Business and Supply Chains
- Inclusive Economic Development
Geographic & Global Perspective
Global Scholarship
The Business and Economic Review welcomes research from all regions and economies. Comparative, cross-country, regional and international studies are particularly encouraged where they offer broader theoretical, empirical or policy insights.
Diverse Economic Contexts
The Journal recognises the importance of understanding business and economic issues within both developed and developing economies and welcomes scholarship addressing local, regional, national and global contexts.
Focus on Scholarly Contribution
Research that advances knowledge
The Journal prioritises manuscripts that make a clear and substantive contribution to existing knowledge. Contributions may advance theory, provide new empirical evidence, introduce innovative methodologies, address significant practical challenges or offer meaningful implications for policymakers, business leaders, institutions and society.
A Broad Scope. A Clear Scholarly Purpose.
Through its broad yet focused scope, The Business and Economic Review aims to serve as a platform for high-quality scholarship that advances understanding of contemporary business and economic phenomena and contributes to informed academic, managerial and policy debates.