About the Journal

Studies and Scientific Researches. Economics Edition (SCECO) is a peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access academic journal that serves as a platform for the dissemination of original research in economics, business, and public policy. The journal is committed to interdisciplinary inquiry, academic rigor, and the practical relevance of research outcomes, particularly in the context of current global and regional challenges facing emerging and transition economies.

SCECO is hosted by the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacău, Romania, and reflects over three decades of continuous academic activity in advancing knowledge, dialogue, and scholarly contribution in and beyond Central and Eastern Europe.

Mission and objectives

Our mission is to support and disseminate knowledge that enhances understanding of economic processes, business innovation, and policy-making in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. We publish research that contributes to academic advancement while also holding practical significance for professionals, institutions, and society at large, with particular attention to the questions facing emerging and transition economies.

Scope and thematic coverage

SCECO focuses on the economics of emerging and transition economies, with a primary emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Submissions concerning other emerging or developing regions are welcome where they demonstrate methodological rigor and explicit comparative relevance to the broader development and transition debate.

The journal welcomes submissions across the following focus areas:

  • Economic forecasting and structural transformation: macroeconomic modeling, resilience, transitions, and global shocks
  • Innovation, digitalization, and entrepreneurship: digital ecosystems, platform economies, SME growth, and entrepreneurial policy
  • Sustainability, ESG frameworks, and green public policies: environmental economics, CSR, sustainable finance, and circular business models
  • Inclusive development, inequality, labor markets, and governance: social equity, demographic dynamics, regional convergence, and institutional change
  • Finance, accounting, marketing, and organizational strategy: strategic decision-making, financial analysis, integrated reporting, and market behavior
  • Policy evaluation and institutional reform: public policy impact, regulatory innovation, governance performance, and evidence-based planning

Cross-cutting themes include digital transformation, green transition and ESG, the social economy, smart governance, and post-crisis adaptation, particularly in emerging and transition contexts and in Central and Eastern Europe.

Editorial and publishing policy

  • Language: English
  • Publication frequency: Biannual (July and December)
  • Submissions: Accepted on a continuous basis via OJS; manuscripts may be submitted at any time and are assigned to the next available issue upon acceptance
  • Review process: Double-blind peer review, two independent reviewers per manuscript
  • Time to first decision: 4–6 weeks
  • Article types: Research articles, review articles, policy papers, case studies, and short communications

Open access and copyright

SCECO operates under a Diamond Open Access model. Authors are charged no fees for submission or publication, and readers access all content free of charge. All content is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, and authors retain full copyright of their work.

History and editorial tradition

First published in 1990, SCECO has grown into an internationally visible journal. Since 2013, it has been published through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, adopting full open access to enhance transparency and accessibility.

Archiving and metadata

The journal ensures the long-term availability and discoverability of its content through:

  • Institutional repositories
  • OAI-PMH interoperability: https://sceco.ub.ro/index.php/SCECO/oai
  • Digital preservation via the PKP Preservation Network (PN) — enrollment in progress

Target audience

The journal addresses researchers, doctoral students, policymakers, business professionals, and institutional actors engaged in economics, finance, governance, and development.

Ethical statement

SCECO adheres to the COPE Code of Conduct. All parties involved in publication are expected to follow recognized ethical standards. Plagiarism, data falsification, and duplicate submission are strictly prohibited. The journal applies a transparent, human-supervised editorial process, including AI-assisted screening under human oversight as described on the peer review page.

Sponsorship and funding

The journal is institutionally supported by the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacău. No commercial advertisements or paid sponsorships are accepted.

Contact

Email: sceco@ub.ro · bogdan.nichifor@ub.ro Website: https://sceco.ub.ro