International Journal of Managerial Finance
Scope & Guideline
Advancing financial insights for effective decision-making.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Corporate Governance and Performance:
Investigates the relationships between corporate governance structures and firm performance metrics, exploring how governance influences decision-making and financial outcomes. - Risk Management and Financial Strategies:
Focuses on the methodologies and frameworks for managing financial risks, including studies on capital structure, liquidity management, and the impact of economic uncertainties. - Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
Examines the integration of sustainability practices within corporate finance, exploring the financial implications of CSR initiatives and their effects on firm performance. - Behavioral Finance and Executive Decision-Making:
Analyzes how behavioral factors influence managerial decisions, including studies on executive compensation, risk-taking behavior, and the impact of CEO characteristics on corporate strategies. - Emerging Markets and Financial Dynamics:
Addresses financial issues specific to emerging economies, providing insights into capital markets, corporate finance practices, and the role of institutional investors. - Financial Innovation and Technology:
Explores the effects of technological advancements on financial practices, including studies on fintech, digital finance, and the implications of data analytics in managerial finance.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of ESG Factors on Financial Performance:
There is a rising trend in exploring the relationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and financial performance, as firms increasingly prioritize sustainability in their operations. - Political and Economic Uncertainty:
Research focusing on the implications of political risk and economic uncertainty on corporate finance decisions is gaining traction, reflecting the complexities firms face in today’s volatile environments. - Technological Disruption and Financial Innovation:
The influence of technological advancements, such as AI and blockchain, on financial practices is increasingly being studied, emphasizing the need for understanding how innovation reshapes managerial finance. - Diversity in Corporate Leadership:
There is a growing emphasis on the impact of diversity, particularly gender diversity, in corporate governance and its correlation with firm performance and decision-making processes. - Behavioral Insights in Financial Decision-Making:
Research that incorporates behavioral finance insights into executive decision-making processes is becoming increasingly popular, reflecting a shift towards understanding the psychological factors that influence financial choices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Financial Models:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focusing solely on traditional financial models and theories, as researchers are now more inclined to explore innovative approaches that incorporate behavioral and technological perspectives. - Static Corporate Financial Structures:
Research examining static corporate financial structures is becoming less prominent, as there is a growing interest in dynamic models that account for changing market conditions and corporate strategies. - Historical Analysis of Financial Practices:
Studies that concentrate exclusively on historical analyses of financial practices are waning, with a shift towards more contemporary and forward-looking research that addresses current financial challenges and practices.
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