Call for Papers

Special Issue of Studies and Scientific Researches. Economics Edition

 29.09.2025

Theme: Innovations in Energy Transitions and Climate Change Management: The Economics, Financial, Business, Development & Public Policy Imperatives

Guest Editors:

  • Prof. Collins C. Ngwakwe, Graduate School of Leadership, University of Limpopo, South Africa

  • Prof. Thanyani S. Madzivhandila, Graduate School of Leadership, University of Limpopo, South Africa

  • Prof. Francis Owusu, Iowa State University, USA

  • Prof. Marcin Brycz, Gdansk University, Poland

Rationale

Energy transitions and climate change management are at the heart of global debates on sustainability, requiring insights that connect economics, finance, business, management, and public policy. This special issue seeks to provide a scholarly forum for innovative and interdisciplinary perspectives, with a particular emphasis on applied research and policy-relevant contributions.

Sub-Themes (non-exhaustive):

  • The role of economics in energy transitions: forecasting, structural transformations, and cost-benefit analysis.

  • Business innovations for energy transition: governance, market creation, and sustainable competitiveness.

  • Management strategies for sustainable energy and climate change action.

  • Public policy, regulation, and institutional reforms in energy transition.

  • Finance and accounting innovations: green finance, carbon pricing, integrated reporting.

  • Development policies: inclusive growth, inequality reduction, regional convergence, and just transition frameworks.

  • Comparative studies across Europe (with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe), Africa, the Americas, and Asia.

Important Dates

  • Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

  • First review notification: 30 April 2026

  • Revised manuscripts due: 30 May 2026

  • Final acceptance: 30 June 2026

  • Publication: July 2026

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal’s guidelines (APA 7th edition, double-blind review process). Submissions must be made via the journal’s online platform: https://sceco.ub.ro/SCECO/.

All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review. Selected papers from the 1st Global Leadership and Sustainability Symposium are welcome, but acceptance is subject to the journal’s standard review process. Contributions from Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia are strongly encouraged.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this special issue, please contact the Guest Editors at:

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Studies and Scientific Researches. Economics Edition (SCECO) invites researchers, academics, and practitioners to submit original manuscripts for publication in upcoming regular and special issues.

As an open-access, peer-reviewed journal focused on economics, business, and public policy, with an emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), SCECO welcomes contributions that address both theoretical developments and applied research with practical relevance.

Current Thematic Interests

We particularly encourage submissions aligned with the following emerging and interdisciplinary areas:

  • Post-crisis economic transformation
    Analysis of structural changes and policy responses following financial, health, or geopolitical crises.

  • Digital ecosystems and smart public policy
    Research on how digital infrastructures, platforms, and innovation ecosystems influence policy design, public services, and socio-economic performance.

  • Circular economy and just transition
    Studies exploring sustainability models, green innovation, and equitable transition strategies in economic systems.

  • AI, big data, and decision-making in governance
    Investigations into how emerging technologies shape public administration, evidence-based policymaking, and strategic management.

  • Comparative research in Central and Eastern Europe
    Cross-country analyses, regional diagnostics, and case studies that highlight institutional reform, development paths, or integration dynamics within CEE.

We also welcome interdisciplinary papers at the intersection of economics with technology, sustainability, sociology, and law, provided they bring clear academic and policy-oriented insights.

You may submit your manuscript at any time via the online platform. For any questions or proposals for special issues or thematic collections, feel free to reach out to the Editorial Board.