Focus and Scope

Confluence: Journal of Business, Economics and Governance is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes high-quality research articles, review papers, and conceptual studies in the fields of business, economics, governance, and organizational development. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to discuss contemporary issues related to business management, governance systems, digital transformation, and regulatory environments in both public and private sectors.

The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from business studies, governance, economics, organizational behavior, and business regulation in responding to emerging challenges in the digital era.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

1. Business Governance and Organizational Management

  • Leadership and organizational development

  • Organizational behavior and human resource management

  • Innovation management and digital transformation

  • Strategic leadership and responsible management

  • Organizational culture and change management

2. Accounting and Corporate Governance

  • Financial and managerial accounting

  • Corporate governance and accountability

  • Sustainability reporting and ESG practices

  • Digital accounting and accounting information systems

  • Public sector accounting and financial transparency

3. Business and Digital Economy

  • Business model innovation

  • Digital business and digital entrepreneurship

  • Business sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR)

  • Data-driven business strategy

  • Technology adoption in business organizations

4. Business Law and Regulatory Governance

  • Corporate law and commercial regulation

  • Compliance, risk management, and regulatory governance

  • Consumer protection, data protection, and digital privacy

  • Competition law and business regulation

  • Legal aspects of financial technology (fintech) and digital business

5. Organizational Psychology and Work Behavior

  • Leadership, motivation, and work ethics

  • Organizational culture and workplace climate

  • Employee wellbeing, work performance, and productivity

  • Work behavior in digital environments

  • Human resource development and workplace dynamics

6. Public Administration and Governance

  • Public policy and institutional reform

  • Transparency, accountability, and public governance

  • Digital governance and e-government

  • Public service management

  • Public–private partnerships and collaborative governance