Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

Journal of Applied Economy, Management, and Accountability (JAEMA) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research and academic works in applied economics, management, business, accounting, finance, governance, and organizational accountability.

JAEMA provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, professionals, business practitioners, public administrators, policymakers, and other stakeholders to disseminate empirical findings, conceptual developments, and practical solutions that address contemporary economic, managerial, organizational, and accountability challenges.

The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, meta-analyses, conceptual papers, case studies, policy analyses, and short communications. JAEMA particularly encourages studies that integrate economic theory, managerial practice, accounting principles, digital innovation, governance, sustainability, and institutional accountability to support responsible decision-making and sustainable organizational development.

Scope of the Journal

1. Applied Economics

  • Applied microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • Development economics
  • Regional and urban economics
  • International economics and trade
  • Monetary and fiscal economics
  • Labor and population economics
  • Behavioral and experimental economics
  • Environmental and resource economics
  • Digital and creative economy
  • Islamic economics
  • Public economics and economic policy
  • Economic inequality, poverty, and inclusive growth

2. Management and Organizational Studies

  • Strategic management
  • Human resource management
  • Organizational behavior
  • Leadership and organizational culture
  • Operations and supply chain management
  • Marketing and consumer behavior
  • Innovation and technology management
  • Knowledge management and organizational learning
  • Risk and crisis management
  • Performance and quality management
  • International and cross-cultural management
  • Public and nonprofit management

3. Accounting and Accountability

  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • Management accounting
  • Public-sector accounting
  • Auditing and assurance
  • Forensic accounting and fraud examination
  • Accounting information systems
  • Behavioral accounting
  • Social and environmental accounting
  • Sustainability and integrated reporting
  • Transparency and organizational accountability
  • Accounting ethics and professional responsibility
  • Taxation and tax compliance

4. Finance, Banking, and Investment

  • Corporate finance
  • Financial management
  • Banking and financial institutions
  • Capital markets and investment
  • Behavioral finance
  • Financial risk management
  • Financial inclusion and financial literacy
  • Financial technology and digital finance
  • Islamic banking and finance
  • Sustainable and green finance

5. Entrepreneurship and Business Development

  • Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial behavior
  • Small and medium-sized enterprise development
  • Social entrepreneurship
  • Digital entrepreneurship
  • Business model innovation
  • Start-up development and innovation ecosystems
  • Family business and succession
  • Cooperatives and community-based enterprises
  • Entrepreneurial finance
  • Business resilience and competitiveness

6. Governance, Public Policy, and Institutional Accountability

  • Corporate governance
  • Public governance and administration
  • Institutional governance and accountability
  • Transparency and public-sector performance
  • Public budgeting and financial management
  • Regulatory policy and compliance
  • Anti-corruption and fraud prevention
  • Stakeholder engagement and participation
  • Ethics and responsible governance
  • Policy evaluation and institutional reform

7. Digital Business and Analytical Innovation

  • Digital transformation
  • Electronic commerce and digital platforms
  • Artificial intelligence in business and management
  • Business intelligence and analytics
  • Big data for economic and managerial decision-making
  • Financial and accounting technologies
  • Digital marketing and consumer analytics
  • Automation and the future of work
  • Digital governance and accountability
  • Technology acceptance and digital behavior

8. Sustainability and Responsible Management

  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Environmental, social, and governance practices
  • Sustainable business and management
  • Circular economy and green business
  • Sustainable supply chain management
  • Responsible investment and finance
  • Business ethics and corporate responsibility
  • Social impact and value creation
  • Sustainability measurement and reporting
  • Sustainable development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Types of Articles

JAEMA accepts the following manuscript categories:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Literature Reviews
  • Scoping Reviews
  • Meta-Analyses
  • Conceptual Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Policy Analyses
  • Short Communications
  • Perspective Articles

Target Authors

The journal welcomes submissions from:

  • Researchers and academics
  • Economists and economic analysts
  • Management and business scholars
  • Accountants, auditors, and financial professionals
  • Entrepreneurs and industry practitioners
  • Public administrators and policymakers
  • Graduate and postgraduate students
  • Government and institutional researchers
  • Research institutions and professional organizations
  • Multidisciplinary research teams

Aims of the Journal

The Journal of Applied Economy, Management, and Accountability (JAEMA) aims to:

  1. Publish high-quality research with significant academic, professional, managerial, economic, and policy contributions.
  2. Advance theoretical and empirical knowledge in applied economics, management, accounting, finance, governance, and accountability.
  3. Promote evidence-based solutions to contemporary economic, business, organizational, institutional, and societal challenges.
  4. Strengthen transparency, ethical conduct, responsible governance, and accountability in public and private organizations.
  5. Encourage the responsible application of digital technologies and analytical innovations in economic and managerial decision-making.
  6. Facilitate collaboration among researchers, practitioners, industries, professional organizations, governments, and policymakers.
  7. Support inclusive economic growth, responsible management, institutional development, and sustainability aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

JAEMA emphasizes applied research, methodological rigor, responsible management, transparency, accountability, digital innovation, and evidence-based recommendations that contribute to sustainable economic and organizational development.