ABOUT

Mission Statement

The Review of Economic and Business Studies aims at promoting an interdisciplinary approach on a large range of topics covering economic phenomena and the major intellectual trends in Economics and Business Administration.

Unlike many other academic journals focusing on specialised domains, it seeks to provide a framework for merging ideas from different fields studying the complex world of business and the relationships between society and business. It is the editors' firm belief that such a line of thinking will contribute to the development of knowledge and understading of current economic issues. However, the editors do not intend to overlook the division of intellectual labour as developed in modern times and established through the Journal of Economic Literature Classification System, but to stimulate authors to engage in interdisciplinary research.

Well-informed papers on the state of knowledge and supported by analysis of real facts are welcome in the pages of this journal. Also, papers intended to shed light upon contentious debates in the academic, political environment and business practice will find equal consideration.Young researchers are encouraged to publish their most valuable findings in the pages of our journal.

Open Access

The Review of Economic and Business Studies is an Open access journal. Authors retain ownership of the copyright for their article, but authors allow anyone to download, reuse, reprint, modify, distribute, and/or copy articles in REBS journal, so long as the original authors and source are cited. No permission is required from the authors or the publishers. 

Periodicity

Half-yearly intervals

ISSN 1843-763X; ISSN-L 2068 – 7249

REBS Sections

The journal is committed to publishing high-quality scholarship in a structured format for its sections, as outlined above. While it regularly publishes a broad range of article types, their inclusion may vary across issues. To advance scholarly dialogue and shape emerging ideas and debates, the journal also publishes special issues on current topics, bringing together papers from leading academic conferences, symposia, and related events, along with original contributions that advance the field. These collections highlight some of the most pressing and dynamic topics of our time – ranging from artificial intelligence and its impact to the future of work, technological advancement, and industrial transformation. Retaining the journal’s established structure, special issues offer focused insights into emerging and significant areas of scholarly research.

The editors define the field of economics and business administration in line with the JEL Classification System, which serves as the guiding framework for its scholarly orientation.

1. Editorial

The Editorial section features reflective and forward-looking commentary authored by the editor(s) or invited guest editors. Contributions may discuss recent developments in economic research and related disciplines, highlight the thematic orientation of the current issue, or introduce ongoing debates of interdisciplinary relevance. Editorials are intended to establish the intellectual framing of the issue while fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue among scholars in business administration, economics, the social sciences, and the humanities.

2. Research Article

This section publishes Research Papers presenting empirical or theoretical findings grounded in rigorous methodology. Manuscripts should clearly define their research questions, demonstrate relevance to existing literature, and advance knowledge in the field through well-substantiated conclusions. Submissions adopting interdisciplinary perspectives are particularly welcome, especially those providing rigorous and provocative results, especially those that integrate approaches from economics, business administration, and the wider social sciences and humanities.

Submitted manuscripts should not be longer than25 pages in total, including appendices and references.

Special attention is given to theoretical articles, which typically explore the conceptual and analytical dimensions of economics and business studies. These contributions generally fall into the following categories:

• Current debate: This category includes papers that address key questions in economics, business, and the broader social sciences and humanities through rigorous analytical approaches. Authors are encouraged to propose alternative theoretical frameworks or to refine existing models to enhance understanding of contemporary social and economic phenomena.
• Controversy: This category comprises theoretical articles engaging with contested issues or divergent schools of thought. Contributions should present clear, well-argued positions and may offer critical responses or critiques of recent publications or prevailing ideas in the field.
• History of Ideas: Articles in this category examine the intellectual development of key concepts in economics and business, exploring their connections and relevance to contemporary research.  Contributions may draw on cultural or intellectual history, the history of economic thought, or provide critical analyses of canonical texts, political theory, and social philosophy.

 3. PhD Article

This section is reserved for PhD students preparing their theses. Submissions should align with the student’s research topic and may reflect either ongoing work or final results intended for a wider scholarly audience. Articles should adhere to the standards of a research article in structure and methodology, typically following the IMRAD format – Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion – which ensures clarity in presenting research questions, methodology, findings, and their interpretation. They are typically 15 pages and should not exceed 20 pages, including appendices and references.

4. Essay

The section welcomes reflective and argumentative papers that explore broader conceptual, ethical, or societal implications of economic and business theories. While essays may adopt a more narrative style than standard research articles, they should remain coherent, analytically grounded, and well-structured. Contributions may synthetize key trends in a research area or provide exploratory perspectives on philosophical, economic, or public policy issues, offering insights into challenges and debates within the wider field of economic activity.

5. Case Study

This section includes detailed analyses of business organizations, industries, markets, or economic policies, aiming to generate both theoretical and practical insights. Contributions should clearly define the research problem, provide contextual background, and describe the methodological approach. Case studies are expected to be rigorous, empirically grounded, and demonstrate relevance to ongoing debates in economics, business administration, and related social sciences. Authors are encouraged to situate their findings within the broader practice-based literature, reflect on implications for theory and practice, and discuss the potential transferability of their results.

6. Comment

This section publishes shorter articles presenting critical observations, methodological notes, or responses to previously published work. Submissions may constructively engage in recent research, highlight empirical anomalies, or suggest new directions. Articles should not exceed 10 pages, including references and appendices.

7. Book Review

This section presents scholarly reviews of recent publications in economics, business administration, and related fields. Reviews should summarize the book's key arguments, evaluate its scholarly contribution, and contextualize it within the relevant literature. Submissions are expected to be concise, critical, and should not exceed 5 pages.

Submission

All submissions are expected to comply with the Guidelines for Authors and align with one of the journal’s structured sections, as outlined in detail in the About us / Sections page:

• Editorial – reflective contributions by editors or invited authors;
• Research Article – empirical or theoretical studies (max. 25 pages);
• PhD Article – doctoral research article (15–20 pages);
• Essay – argumentative, reflective contributions addressing broader conceptual or other thematicissues;
• Case Study – in-depth analyses of organizations, industries, markets, or policies;
• Comment – shorter notes, critiques, or methodological observations (max. 10 pages);
• Book Review – scholarly reviews of recent publications (max. 5 pages).

Submission Guidelines

•  Manuscripts should be submitted via e-mail at: rebs[@]feaa[.]uaic[.]ro
• All submissions must follow the REBS Guidelines for Authors, Style Guide, and Manuscript Format.
• Authors are required to submit the Author Ethics Statement and the License to Publish forms alongside their manuscript.
• Harvard references style
  
• REBS does not charge publication fees.

Peer Review and Editorial Policy

• All submissionsundergo a double-blind peerreview by at least three referees.
• Decision outcomes include:

1.      Accept

2.      Accept with minor revisions

3.      Revise and resubmit

4.      Rejection (if out of scope or not meeting REBS standards)

• Review Timeline: average review timeline: 2–3 month
• Review Requests: authors may be asked to revise and resubmit their manuscript prior to a final decision.

Research Ethics and Integrity

REBS adheres to the standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) – https://publicationethics.org/. All participants, including authors, reviewers, and editors, are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data manipulation, or other forms of academic misconduct.

Open Access Policy

REBS is an open-access journal. Authors retain copyright of their work while permitting free distribution and non-commercial use under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

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