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Call for papers – Monothematic issue 2027
Cybersecurity, resilience and digital trust

This monothematic issue establishes a foundation for interdisciplinary research in the domain of cybersecurity, digital trust, and the economic implications of cyber threats. The accelerated digitalization of businesses, public administration, and society as a whole is an unparalleled escalation in cyber risks, which exert a direct influence on the economy, security, business continuity, and public administration. The objective of this edition is to compile original research and innovative approaches that will facilitate a more profound comprehension of contemporary challenges and enhance the resilience of the digital ecosystem.
Important dates: submission open date – June 1, 2026; manuscript submission deadline –  October 31, 2026. Upon the submission, please inform the editorial office that the manuscript is intended for the monothematic issue (journal@tul.cz). The issue will be published in September 2027.
More information here: Call for papers here.

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

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.

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

How soft TQM practices and IT adoption improve business performance in hotel service: Empirical evidence from developing countries

Anh Chi Phan, Ha Thu Nguyen, Hao Anh Nguyen, Truong Trong Hoang, Yoshiki Matsui

The objective of the article is to examine the impact of soft total quality management (TQM) practices on enhancing workforce quality and business performance in hotels in Vietnam. Additionally, it explores the moderating role of information technology (IT) adoption in these relationships. Quantitative approach was applied to formulate the analytical framework. To test the established hypotheses, structural equation modelling was utilized to analyze data were collected from 122 hotels in…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-1-002 more

How important are behavioral analytics tools in the age of modern digital marketing?

Marian Olinski, Kacper Siecinski, Kuanchin Chen

This study evaluates how behavioral analytics tools contribute to short-term business objectives in digital marketing. We analyze 73 case studies from 12 brands collected on October 3, 2023, using content analysis to extract tools, outcomes, and problems addressed. Expert weighting from three senior scholars is applied to value outcome categories, with moderate agreement reported by Kendall’s W = 0.47. We then compute aggregate tool evaluations, build a co-occurrence matrix, and estimate linear…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-1-012 more

A bibliometric overview of job demands-resources theory literature

M. Fatih Sengullendi, Enes Kurt

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature on job demands and resources (JD-R) theory and uses bibliometric analysis. A total of 688 articles and 204 journals published in the Web of Science database are included in the analysis. The study first provides an overview based on bibliometric indicators such as publication trends, influential journals, and prominent authors. Then, the thematic structure and relationship networks of the JD-R literature are examined using…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-024 more

Strategic alignment matters: A configurational approach to digital transformation models for enhancing manufacturing productivity

Jiancun Zheng, Lu Shi

This study explores how the alignment of digital transformation models (DTM) with internal and external environmental factors drives productivity improvement in manufacturing enterprises. Using the fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) methodology, the analysis reveals that no single factor is necessary for successful digital transformation. Instead, the alignment of DTM with environmental factors determines its effectiveness. The study identifies three independent DTM: (1)…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-1-004 more

A resilient model for trade volume forecasting under economic uncertainty: Addressing challenges in the global supply chain

Guanglan Zhou, Ziyi Wu

In recent years, the escalating economic uncertainty arising from Sino-US trade frictions has made the accurate forecasting of trade volume a crucial yet challenging task, with wide-ranging implications for the stability of the global supply chain. Precise trade forecasts are essential for supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring resilience across industries that rely on international trade. To address this challenge, this study introduces an innovative predictive model, the principal…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-1-013 more


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