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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

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.

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Choice of articles of current issue

Profitability index in the accommodation services sector in Slovakia

Jana Spirkova, Miroslava Vinczeova

Considering evolving market dynamics, high fixed costs and vulnerability to external shocks, such as the impact of the ongoing global pandemic, it has become increasingly important to assess profitability in the accommodation sector. This study proposes a composite profitability index for accommodation services in Slovakia, which integrates traditional financial indicators such as return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA) and return on sales (ROS), as well as broader indicators such as the…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-2-007 more

Can city “Gold Signboards” enhance sustainable tourism development? Quasi-experimental evidence from National Civilized City selection

Xin Zhao, Kunjian Zhao, Xue Lei

City branding strategies have become increasingly prevalent in global competition, yet empirical evidence regarding their actual effects on sustainable tourism development and underlying pathways remains limited. This study examines the impact of National Civilized City designation on sustainable tourism development using panel data from 281 Chinese cities spanning 2002–2022 and employing a staggered difference-in-differences approach. Multiple robustness tests confirm the reliability of the…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-2-015 more

Reporting practices in Romania: Propelling corporate sustainability forward through firm performance

Dorina Nita, Lia Alexandra Baltador, Codruta Cornelia Dura, Elias Appiah-Kubi

In the context of growing global emphasis on sustainable business practices, understanding the financial drivers of corporate sustainability has become increasingly important. This study examines key financial and market indicators to understand their influence on corporate sustainability disclosure. Focusing on Romanian companies, it investigates how market share, financial ratings, probability of insolvency, and market value shape sustainability outcomes. The dataset was sourced from Azores…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-5-002 more

Changing times, changing drives: Entrepreneurial motivation across generations

Dominik Salat, Jarmila Duhacek Sebestova

Entrepreneurs from generation to generation play a significant role in the business environment. Understanding this issue, especially by policymakers, is crucial for development. Misunderstanding or lack of interest often leads to inaction or incorrect decisions, creating barriers for current and potential entrepreneurs. Each generation evolves in its own era, and over time, each will fade and be replaced by a new, undefined generation. Policymakers would be interested in understanding these…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-5-025 more

Sickness presenteeism in remote work: Insights from a systematic review

Katarzyna Wozniak-Jasinska

The increase in remote work, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and technological advancements, has introduced numerous challenges for both employees and employers, including those related to health-related behaviors such as presenteeism. The aim of this paper is to identify the main determinants and reasons for presenteeism in remote and hybrid work, as well as key methodological aspects in researching this phenomenon. The study also highlights research gaps in the current body of knowledge and…