Journal profile
Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition
ISSN 2066-561X · eISSN 2344-1321 · University of Bacău · Romania
Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 260 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 25% (journal website); 5 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition is published by University of Bacău. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Accounting Theory and Financial Reporting, Accounting and Financial Management and Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance, together about 31.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Accounting. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Studies and Scientific Researches. Economics Edition (SCECO) is a peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access academic journal that serves as a platform for the dissemination of original research in economics, business, and public policy. The journal is committed to interdisciplinary inquiry, academic rigor, and the practical relevance of research outcomes, particularly in the context of current global and regional challenges facing emerging and transition economies. SCECO is hosted by the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacău, Romania, and reflects over three decades of continuous academic activity in advancing knowledge, dialogue, and scholarly contribution in and beyond Central and Eastern Europe. Mission and objectives Our mission is to support and disseminate knowledge that enhances understanding of economic processes, business innovation, and policy-making in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. We publish research that contributes to academic advancement while also holding practical significance for professionals, institutions, and society at large, with particular attention to the questions facing emerging and transition economies. Scope and thematic coverage SCECO focuses on the economics of emerging and transition economies, with a primary emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Submissions concerning other emerging or developing regions are welcome where they demonstrate methodological rigor and explicit comparative relevance to the broader development and transition debate. The journal welcomes submissions across the following focus areas: Economic forecasting and structural transformation: macroeconomic modeling, resilience, transitions, and global shocks Innovation, digitalization, and entrepreneurship: digital ecosystems, platform economies, SME growth, and entrepreneurial policy Sustainability, ESG frameworks, and green public policies: environmental economics, CSR, sustainable finance, and circular business models Inclusive development, inequality, labor markets, and governance: social equity, demographic dynamics, regional convergence, and institutional change Finance, accounting, marketing, and organizational strategy: strategic decision-making, financial analysis, integrated reporting, and market behavior Policy evaluation and institutional reform: public policy impact, regulatory innovation, governance performance, and evidence-based planning Cross-cutting themes include digital transformation, g
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Romania 39, United States 1, United Kingdom 1, France 1, Spain 1 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Accounting Theory and Financial ReportingBusiness, Management and Accounting12.5%
- Accounting and Financial ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting10.8%
- Auditing, Earnings Management, GovernanceBusiness, Management and Accounting8.1%
- Marketing and Advertising StrategiesBusiness, Management and Accounting6.7%
- Financial Analysis and Corporate GovernanceBusiness, Management and Accounting5.6%
- Banking stability, regulation, efficiencyEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.4%
- Economic and Fiscal StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.4%
- Consumer Behavior and Marketing InfluenceBusiness, Management and Accounting4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ERIH PLUSPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, J-Gate, Scilit, RePEc, Sherpa Romeo
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.29OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 462 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 48 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 88 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 79 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 75 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | 59 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
260 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 6 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 25%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 51 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 86 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 260 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare10 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 4–6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted9, with length limits
- case studiesCase Studies (5,000–7,000 words): In-depth examination of single or comparative cases, particularly from emerging and transition economies and Central and Easte…Length not stated
- case studySCECO accepts several manuscript types, each tailored to a different academic purpose: Original Research Articles (6,000–8,500 words): Comprehensive studies pre…main text ≤ 7,000 words
- original research articleSCECO accepts several manuscript types, each tailored to a different academic purpose: Original Research Articles (6,000–8,500 words): Comprehensive studies pre…main text ≤ 8,500 words
- original research articlesOriginal Research Articles (6,000–8,500 words): Comprehensive studies presenting new empirical findings or theoretical insights.Length not stated
- policy papersPolicy Papers (4,000–6,500 words): Evidence-based analyses with clear implications for policy-making.Length not stated
- review articleSCECO accepts several manuscript types, each tailored to a different academic purpose: Original Research Articles (6,000–8,500 words): Comprehensive studies pre…main text ≤ 10,000 words
- review articlesReview Articles (7,000–10,000 words): Critical overviews of a well-defined body of literature, identifying gaps and future research directions.Length not stated
- short communicationSCECO accepts several manuscript types, each tailored to a different academic purpose: Original Research Articles (6,000–8,500 words): Comprehensive studies pre…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- short communicationsShort Communications (up to 3,000 words): Brief, focused contributions, including conceptual notes or preliminary findings.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use 5. Disclosure on AI Tool Usage
If any artificial intelligence tools (e.g., for grammar correction, translation, coding assistance, or data analysis) were used in preparing the manuscript, authors must disclose this in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. The corresponding author remains fully responsible for the integrity, originality, and ethical compliance of the content. For tran…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 5. Disclosure on AI Tool Usage
If any artificial intelligence tools (e.g., for grammar correction, translation, coding assistance, or data analysis) were used in preparing the manuscript, authors must disclose this in the Acknowledgements or Methodology section. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. The corresponding author remains fully responsible for the integrity, originality, and ethical compliance of the content. For tran…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 8. Copyright and Licensing
CC BY 4.0 license; authors retain copyright. Model summary
SCECO operates under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. Authors: Retain copyright to their published work Grant the journal non-exclusive publishing rights Allow others to use, share, and adapt their work, provided appropriate credit is given This approach ensures wide dissemination and supports the principles of open science.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access and copyright
SCECO operates under a Diamond Open Access model. Authors are charged no fees for submission or publication, and readers access all content free of charge. All content is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, and authors retain full copyright of their work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 7. Peer Review Process
SCECO follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness and academic integrity. The identities of both reviewers and authors are kept confidential throughout the review period. Each manuscript is reviewed by two independent experts who assess: Originality and relevance Theoretical and empirical contribution Methodological soundness Clarity and organization Coherence of conclusions and …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University of Bacău
- Country or region
- Romania
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2066-561X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2344-1321
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition
How long does peer review take at Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition?
The publisher reports about 260 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 25%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 4–6; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Romania (39), United States (1) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists ERIH PLUS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition open access, and what is the APC?
Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .