Focus and Scope

• Econvergence: Journal of Economics, Management, and Business Strategy provides a rigorous and inclusive scholarly platform for high-quality research that bridges economic theory, managerial practice, and business innovation. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary convergence as a means to address complex challenges in the contemporary global economy.

  Econvergence welcomes original empirical studies, theoretical contributions, systematic reviews, and case-based analyses that offer strong methodological foundations and clear implications for academics, policymakers, and practitioners at national and international levels.

  The journal invites manuscripts that address, but are not limited to, the following core thematic areas:

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  1. Economics and Public Policy

  This area focuses on the interaction between economic analysis and public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

  • Development Economics: Poverty reduction, income inequality, inclusive growth, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Monetary and Fiscal Policy: Central banking, inflation dynamics, taxation systems, and public expenditure analysis.

  • International Economics: International trade, foreign direct investment (FDI), global value chains, and economic integration.

  • Green and Circular Economy: Environmental economics, carbon markets, renewable energy policies, and sustainable growth.

  • Labor and Demographic Economics: Employment dynamics, migration, population studies, and human capital development.

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  2. Management and Organization Studies

  This thematic area examines organizational processes and managerial strategies that influence performance, innovation, and competitiveness.

  • Human Resource Management (HRM): Talent management, performance measurement, and employee well-being in evolving work environments.

  • Organizational Behavior: Leadership, organizational culture, motivation, and change management.

  • Strategic Management: Corporate governance, competitive strategy, and strategic alliances.

  • Operations and Supply Chain Management: Logistics, total quality management (TQM), and supply chain resilience.

  • Knowledge and Information Management: Organizational learning, digital transformation, and management information systems.

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  3. Business and Entrepreneurship

  This area addresses business creation, innovation processes, and the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems.

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Start-up ecosystems, venture capital, innovation systems, and social entrepreneurship.

  • SME Development: Strategic challenges and growth pathways for small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging and developed economies.

  • Digital Business Transformation: Platform economies, digital business models, and the gig economy.

  • Family Business Studies: Governance, succession planning, and professionalization in family-owned enterprises.

  • Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Ethical governance, sustainability practices, and non-financial reporting.

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  4. Marketing and Consumer Behavior

  This cluster explores value creation, communication, and delivery in dynamic and technology-driven markets.

  • Digital and Integrated Marketing: Social media marketing, content strategy, search engine optimization (SEO), and data-driven marketing.

  • Consumer Behavior: Psychological, sociological, and cultural determinants of consumer decision-making.

  • Brand and Reputation Management: Brand equity, corporate identity, and strategic communication.

  • Service Marketing: Customer relationship management (CRM), service quality, and experience management, including hospitality and tourism.

  • Green and Ethical Marketing: Sustainable consumption, ethical branding, and responsible marketing practices.

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  5. Finance, Investment, and Accounting

  This area focuses on financial systems, investment decisions, and accountability in both private and public sectors.

  • Corporate Finance: Capital structure, dividend policy, corporate restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

  • Investment and Capital Markets: Portfolio management, market efficiency, and behavioral finance.

  • Financial Technology (FinTech): Blockchain applications, digital currencies, peer-to-peer lending, and financial inclusion.

  • Accounting and Auditing: Financial reporting standards (IFRS), forensic accounting, taxation, and public sector accounting.

  • Islamic Economics and Finance: Sharia-compliant finance, Islamic banking, sukuk markets, and zakat management.