Aims and Scope

Aims

The Creative and Innovative Research Journal (CIRJ) aims to serve as an academic publication platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to disseminate innovative, creative, and applicable research in the fields of economics, business, technology, and public policy. The journal promotes research that demonstrates novelty, contextual relevance, and practical contributions to sustainable development and competitiveness enhancement.

CIRJ also seeks to strengthen the integration of theoretical and practical perspectives, supporting the utilization of research findings in decision-making processes, policy formulation, and innovation in both public and private sectors.

Scope

CIRJ publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, and applied research using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches, covering but not limited to the following areas:

  1. Management and Business
    Strategic management, marketing, finance, human resource management, organizational behavior, innovation management, and corporate governance.

  2. Economics and Creative Economy
    Development economics, regional economics, digital economy, creative industries, and knowledge-based economy.

  3. Digital Innovation and Information Technology
    Digital transformation, management information systems, artificial intelligence, big data, and the application of information technology in business and public sectors.

  4. Entrepreneurship and SMEs
    Innovative entrepreneurship, startups, business models, SME development, business incubation, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

  5. Public Policy and Development
    Public policy analysis, governance, development planning, evidence-based policy, and regional development.

  6. Smart Economy and Smart City
    Smart economy, smart cities, technology-based public service innovation, and sustainable urban governance.

  7. Sustainability and Green Innovation
    Sustainable development, green economy, ESG, environmentally friendly innovation, and circular economy.