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Call for papers – Monothematic issue 2027
Cybersecurity, resilience and digital trust

This monothematic issue establishes a foundation for interdisciplinary research in the domain of cybersecurity, digital trust, and the economic implications of cyber threats. The accelerated digitalization of businesses, public administration, and society as a whole is an unparalleled escalation in cyber risks, which exert a direct influence on the economy, security, business continuity, and public administration. The objective of this edition is to compile original research and innovative approaches that will facilitate a more profound comprehension of contemporary challenges and enhance the resilience of the digital ecosystem.
Important dates: submission open date – June 1, 2026; manuscript submission deadline – October 31, 2026. Upon the submission, please inform the editorial office that the manuscript is intended for the monothematic issue (journal@tul.cz). The issue will be published in September 2027.
More information here: Call for papers here.

Monothematic issue 2026
Sustainable cities

This monothematic issue seeks to create a platform for interdisciplinary research on sustainable cities. Urban areas have become central to the global economy, yet they also face significant social and environmental challenges. Without addressing these issues, cities risk becoming overcrowded, polluted, and increasingly detrimental to the quality of life for their inhabitants. We invite submissions of original papers from diverse academic disciplines, presenting innovative research that can contribute to overcoming the key sustainability challenges facing urban areas worldwide.
Important dates: submissions closed, expected publication September 2026. More information in Call for papers here.

Monothematic issue 2025 (published September 5, 2025)
Transitioning to the green circular economy: The age of VUCA

In a world defined by environmental degradation, economic volatility, and technological disruption, the circular economy (CE) has moved from a theoretical concept to a practical imperative. This monothematic issue brings together diverse global perspectives and empirical research that demonstrate how CE serves as a strategic response to today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) conditions. The research featured here confirms that circularity is no longer an optional pursuit.
More information in Editorial, full issue.

Monothematic issue 2024 (published September 6, 2024)
Emerging digital technologies and their influence on elimination of supply chain vulnerability

This issue of E&M Economics and Management aims to expand the understanding of how digital technologies can be leveraged to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities. The focus is on exploring the role of these technologies in making supply chains more lean, agile, resilient, and environmentally sustainable. The collected articles offer a comprehensive look into various aspects of this dynamic field. More information in Editorial here.

Aims & Scope

Among the key topics covered are Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Information Management, and Marketing & Trade. More information here.

The journal E&M Economics and Management (E&M) publishes high quality original research articles and scientific studies based on theoretical and empirical analyses. E&M encourages new intriguing ideas and new perspectives on existing state of knowledge.
Among the key topics covered are Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Information Management, and Marketing & Trade. More information here.

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Choice of articles of current issue

Case studies of subjective data dimensions in business intelligence based on literature

Klara Antlova, Martin Zelenka

Data quality is widely recognized as a decisive factor for the success of business intelligence systems, as it directly influences the reliability of insights, the effectiveness of decision-making, and the level of trust placed in analytical outcomes. Traditional approaches have emphasized technical aspects such as accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Recently, attention has shifted toward subjective, user-related dimensions of data quality, influenced by perception, trust, and…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-1-015 more

How soft TQM practices and IT adoption improve business performance in hotel service: Empirical evidence from developing countries

Anh Chi Phan, Ha Thu Nguyen, Hao Anh Nguyen, Truong Trong Hoang, Yoshiki Matsui

The objective of the article is to examine the impact of soft total quality management (TQM) practices on enhancing workforce quality and business performance in hotels in Vietnam. Additionally, it explores the moderating role of information technology (IT) adoption in these relationships. Quantitative approach was applied to formulate the analytical framework. To test the established hypotheses, structural equation modelling was utilized to analyze data were collected from 122 hotels in…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-1-002 more

Employee perceptions of VR training across generations: Insights into benefits and barriers

Monika Kristl Volfova

This study explores generational differences in employee perceptions of virtual reality (VR) training within corporate settings. As immersive technologies become increasingly integrated into organizational learning, understanding how diverse age cohorts respond to VR is critical for effective implementation. Based on a quantitative survey of 121 employees who participated in VR-based training programs, the research investigates perceived benefits, limitations, and barriers across Generation Z,…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-1-010 more

Are human skills still important in the digital age? An analysis of the entrepreneurs’ perspectives

Maria Denisa Vasilescu, Gina Cristina Dimian, Mihaela Maftei, Mirela Ionela Aceleanu

There is a more or less well-founded fear among the worldwide workforce that in the digital economy, robots will replace people. In this context, a concern arises as to what are the human skills that can help people adapt to the new labor market conditions. The prevailing answer seems to be the soft skills, considering that these are increasingly required for their contribution to enhancing the competitiveness of companies that have already automated their routine tasks. The present article…

DOI (& full text): doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2026-1-006 more

Adapting the FCB model: Strategic insights for effective marketing communication in Czechia

Katerina Matusinska, Michal Stoklasa

The aim of this paper is to determine the optimal advertising strategies for different grids of newly introduced transformed nine-quadrants concept of Foote, Cone and Belding (FCB) model. The author’s findings from prior studies on the FCB model, within the context of current conditions in Czechia, suggest that adapting the traditional FCB model is essential. Primary data for this study was gathered through an online questionnaire conducted by the Ipsos research agency, with responses from 1,05…