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Call for papers – 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: submission open date – June 1, 2025, manuscript submission deadline – October 31, 2025. Please inform the editorial office that the manuscript is intended for the monothematic issue (journal@tul.cz).
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

Analysis of circular strategies: A case study of the food processing industry

Raquel Fernandez-Gonzalez, Rosa Maria Ricoy-Casas, Zita Graca Teixeira Pereira, Jorge Eduardo Vila Biglieri

This research investigates the implementation of the circular economy in the Galician canned fish and seafood sector. This sector is crucial, producing 225,000 t annually and representing 75% of Spain’s total production, significantly contributing to the regional economy and employment. Moreover, this industry significantly contributes to the regional economy employing around 12,000 people. Using the PESTLE methodology, the study systematically and holistically examines the most relevant…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-007 more

Stakeholder pressure, circular economy, and SME performance: The role of green innovation in emerging markets

Thuan Minh Tu, Phuong Ngoc-Duy Nguyen, Quan Hong Nguyen, Ho Hai Phan, Phuong Kieu Lan Nguyen

Addressing the factors influencing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to implement environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and how they affect their performance is essential for both researchers and practitioners. While the literature has extensively investigated the economic and environmental aspects of the circular approach, it lacks empirical evidence regarding the societal considerations of the circular economy (CE). Using 381 valid responses of SME managers in Vietnam, we…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-3-015 more

Research on citizens’ behavior in relation to the use of re-use centers and re-use points

Ales Hes, Martina Svecova, Jana Hinke, Daniela Salkova

The article explores the attitudes and behavior of Czech consumers aged 18+ towards the adoption of secondhand goods within the framework of the circular economy. While the European Union’s Circular economy action plan emphasizes sustainable production and consumption, consumer resistance to re-used goods remains a barrier. The exploratory study aims to identify the perception/attitude/relationship of the Czech population towards the purchase of used items. Detailed knowledge of the customer is…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-3-011 more

Central European sustainable economy: The role of green finance, technological innovation, and circular economy

Kwabena Nsiah Takyi, Alina Cristina Nuta, Beata Gavurova, Charles Ofori, Felix Puime-Guillen

The European Green Deal has clarified the need to evaluate the factors affecting the ecological footprint and find strategies to reduce their impact. The study evaluates the correlation between green finance, technological innovation, circular economy, urbanization, energy consumption, economic progress, and ecological footprint. It analyzes data from Central European communities from 1990 to 2022, using robust econometric evaluations, including common correlated effect mean group (CCEMG) and…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-3-003 more

Taxation and informality in the labor market: Implications for the transition to a circular economy

Ignacio Picatoste-Novo, Asuncion Lopez-Arranz, Xose Picatoste

This paper explores the intricate relationships between the sustainable development goals (SDGs) with a specific focus on SDG8 (decent work and economic growth), and key circular economy (CE) indicators: recycling, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and CO2 emissions reduction. This study introduces a log-linear model to analyze the synergies and trade-offs between SDG8 and CE indicators, emphasizing the critical role of fiscal policies and informality in shaping sustainable outcomes.…