Journal of the Knowledge Economy
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Ideas into Economic Impact
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Knowledge Economy Dynamics:
Research exploring the mechanisms and factors that drive knowledge economies, including the role of innovation, human capital, and institutional frameworks. - Sustainable Development and Environmental Impact:
Studies investigating the relationship between economic activities and environmental sustainability, including the impact of policies aimed at reducing carbon footprints and promoting green technologies. - Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation:
Exploration of how digital technologies transform industries and economies, focusing on the implications for productivity, efficiency, and competitive advantage. - Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth:
Analysis of the role of entrepreneurship in fostering economic development, addressing barriers to growth, and exploring the interplay between innovation and market dynamics. - Policy Analysis and Governance:
Evaluating the effectiveness of governmental and institutional policies in promoting knowledge-based growth, addressing issues of governance, transparency, and public sector efficiency. - Globalization and Economic Integration:
Research on how globalization affects knowledge transfer, foreign direct investment, and economic performance, with a focus on emerging markets. - Human Capital Development:
Investigating the role of education, training, and skills development in enhancing workforce capabilities and driving economic competitiveness. - Social Innovation and Community Engagement:
Studies examining the impact of social entrepreneurship and community participation on economic resilience and innovation.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Financial Inclusion:
The increasing focus on how digital finance can enhance access to financial services, particularly for underserved populations, is emerging as a critical area of study. - Circular Economy and Sustainability:
Research exploring the principles of circular economy and its application in various sectors is trending, highlighting the need for sustainable practices in economic development. - Artificial Intelligence and Automation:
The role of AI and automation in transforming industries and driving innovation is gaining momentum, with studies exploring both opportunities and challenges. - Impact of Remote Work and Digital Transformation:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated research into remote work practices and the broader implications of digital transformation on productivity and organizational behavior. - Knowledge Management in Organizations:
There is a growing emphasis on the importance of knowledge management practices in enhancing organizational performance and innovation capabilities. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Economic Challenges:
Research that integrates insights from various disciplines, such as sociology, psychology, and environmental science, to address complex economic challenges is increasingly prevalent. - Health Economics and Public Policy:
The intersection of health, economic development, and public policy is trending, particularly in the context of global health crises and their economic implications. - Socio-Environmental Governance:
Emerging studies are focusing on the governance frameworks needed to balance economic growth with social equity and environmental sustainability.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Industrial Growth Models:
Research focusing solely on traditional models of industrial growth without integrating knowledge and innovation perspectives has become less prevalent, as the emphasis shifts towards knowledge-based and sustainable economic frameworks. - Static Economic Analysis:
There is a noticeable decline in papers that employ static models of economic analysis, as dynamic and adaptive approaches that consider fluctuations and uncertainties are gaining more traction. - Single-Factor Economic Studies:
Research that examines economic performance through a single lens, such as labor or capital, is waning in favor of multifactorial analyses that incorporate technology, knowledge, and institutional influences. - Localized Economic Studies:
Studies focusing strictly on localized economic phenomena without consideration of global interconnectedness are becoming less frequent, as globalization and interconnectedness are increasingly recognized as critical factors. - Overly Theoretical Frameworks:
There has been a decrease in the publication of papers that rely heavily on abstract theoretical frameworks without empirical validation, as the journal seeks to emphasize practical implications and real-world applications.
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