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Monothematic issue 2026
Sustainable cities

This monothematic issue seeks to create a platform for interdisciplinary research on sustainable cities. Urban areas have become central to the global economy, yet they also face significant social and environmental challenges. Without addressing these issues, cities risk becoming overcrowded, polluted, and increasingly detrimental to the quality of life for their inhabitants. We invite submissions of original papers from diverse academic disciplines, presenting innovative research that can contribute to overcoming the key sustainability challenges facing urban areas worldwide.
Important dates: submissions closed, expected publication September 2026. More information in Call for papers here.

Monothematic issue 2025 (published September 5, 2025)
Transitioning to the green circular economy: The age of VUCA

In a world defined by environmental degradation, economic volatility, and technological disruption, the circular economy (CE) has moved from a theoretical concept to a practical imperative. This monothematic issue brings together diverse global perspectives and empirical research that demonstrate how CE serves as a strategic response to today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) conditions. The research featured here confirms that circularity is no longer an optional pursuit.
More information in Editorial, full issue.

Monothematic issue 2024 (published September 6, 2024)
Emerging digital technologies and their influence on elimination of supply chain vulnerability

This issue of E&M Economics and Management aims to expand the understanding of how digital technologies can be leveraged to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities. The focus is on exploring the role of these technologies in making supply chains more lean, agile, resilient, and environmentally sustainable. The collected articles offer a comprehensive look into various aspects of this dynamic field. More information in Editorial here.

Aims & Scope

Among the key topics covered are Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Information Management, and Marketing & Trade. More information here.

The journal E&M Economics and Management (E&M) publishes high quality original research articles and scientific studies based on theoretical and empirical analyses. E&M encourages new intriguing ideas and new perspectives on existing state of knowledge.
Among the key topics covered are Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Information Management, and Marketing & Trade. More information here.

Warning

Editorial office of the journal E&M Economics and Management warns that there have recently emerged false offers promising mediation of publishing in our journal for a certain fee. Editorial office declares that we do not keep such cooperation. Every single review process is standartized and transparent. If you are interested in publishing with E&M, contact our editorial office directly. The journal does not have any intermediaries abroad.

Choice of articles of current issue

Role of investments in profit formation in the era of Industry 4.0: Case study of the Czech manufacturing industry

Martin Kral, Martina Hedvicakova

This study investigates the role of investments in shaping profitability within the Czech manufacturing industry between 2008 and 2022. Drawing on comprehensive industry-level data, we analyze the relationship between investment volume, efficiency, and profitability, particularly within the evolving framework of Industry 4.0. Our findings show that larger sectors with higher investment volumes generally achieve greater profitability. However, this relationship is non-linear: excessive…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-4-005 more

Impact of renewable energy sources on greenhouse gas emissions reduction in Germany, Sweden and Poland

Ignas Mikalauskas, Zenona Ona Atkociuniene, Asta Mikalauskiene

Transitioning to renewable energy sources is highly important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, we look at Germany, Sweden and Poland. These three countries have different energy policies and commitments. While there has been significant progress in adopting renewable energy across Europe, the effectiveness of these policies and their impact on reducing emissions is very different. Therefore, this research aims to assess how renewable energy affects GHG emissions in these…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-4-001 more

Sustainability in the digital era: Exploring the role of public websites

Antanas Usas, Dalia Streimikiene

In the digital era, public sector websites serve as critical platforms for delivering services, engaging citizens, and promoting sustainability. This study investigates the relationship between consumer sustainability expectations and the perceived quality of public sector websites, focusing on how these digital platforms influence trust and user satisfaction. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates an extensive literature review with a quantitative survey based on the…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-4-002 more

Promoting reverse logistics decisions using a new hybrid model based on deep learning and failure mode and effects analysis approaches

Kamelia Ahmadkhan, Abdolreza Yazdani-Chamzini, Alireza Bakhshizadeh, Jonas Šaparauskas, Zenonas Turskis, Niousha Zeidyahyaee

The problem of reusing and recycling the returned products plays a crucial role in mitigating waste. Therefore, authorities must make the best decision in such situations. However, this problém is a paradoxical decision because different components often conflict with each other, which can impact the decision-making process. The proposed framework uses sentiment analysis algorithms to help decision-makers adopt the best reverse logistics decision strategy based on customer feedback. The…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-4-006 more

Financial innovation and financial inclusion in European countries: How do they interact?

Alina Cristina Nuta, Ibrahim Cutcu, Felix Puime-Guillen

The most challenging moments in economic history necessitated adaptability to new realities and foreshadowed innovative reactions from economic agents. The recent global health crisis compelled all the stakeholders to find viable solutions to prevent the economic recovery from stalling. As finance serves as the fuel that keeps the economic engine running, exploring the factors affecting financial innovation is pivotal. Europe’s digital transition strategy provides a vibrant approach to…