Ekonomski vjesnik / Econviews – Review of Contemporary Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Issues is aimed at both scientists and practitioners. The journal publishes original research that contributes to theoretical, methodological, and empirical knowledge in the broad field of economics.
The journal welcomes papers based on quantitative and qualitative research methods, including empirical studies, methodological contributions, and critical reviews that synthesize previous research and identify open research questions in specific areas of socio-economic practice. Contributions may address different levels of analysis, ranging from individual case studies to research based on small or large samples.
Ekonomski vjesnik / Econviews encourages research conducted in diverse contextual frameworks, including small, medium, and large enterprises, industrial sectors, local, regional, and national economies, as well as the international economic environment. Topics may also cover economic branches, labour and demography, natural resources, and other socio-economic contexts.
The journal primarily focuses on the scientific fields of economics, business economics, and entrepreneurship. Given their close interconnection with related disciplines—such as information and technical sciences, law, sociology, psychology, and other social sciences—the journal also publishes multidisciplinary research that contributes to a broader understanding of economic and business phenomena.
Ekonomski vjesnik / Econviews is published twice a year (biannually).
The acceptance rate for 2024 is approximately 30%, reflecting the journal’s commitment to a rigorous double-blind peer review process and high academic standards.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
TECHNICAL EDITOR
EDITORIAL BOARD
Ekonomski Vjesnik / Econviews – Review of Contemporary Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Issues strives to uphold the highest standards of academic publishing and expects the same from its authors.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are written in clear and correct English. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts carefully language-checked prior to submission in order to ensure clarity and readability. This is optional and does not influence editorial decisions.
Submitted manuscripts must not have been published previously and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. All papers should be submitted electronically through the Open Journal System (OJS).
Each submitted manuscript undergoes a double-blind peer review process conducted by two independent reviewers. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the entire review process.
Within the peer review process, papers published in the journal are categorized into one of the following types:
All manuscripts must be written in English.
The manuscript template and detailed author guidelines are available here: Author Guidelines
EKONOMSKI VJESNIK / ECONVIEWS is a fully open access journal. All published content is freely available on the journal’s website. The journal does not charge any submission fees or article processing charges (APCs). Submission, peer review, and publication of articles and other contributions are free of charge for all authors.
Submission Preparation Checklist
Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that the following requirements are met:
Each submitted manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers through a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the entire review process.
Reviewers are expected to accept review invitations only if they have sufficient expertise in the subject area of the manuscript and are able to complete the review within the agreed timeframe (typically within six weeks). If these conditions cannot be met, reviewers should promptly decline the invitation so that alternative reviewers may be appointed.
Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, institutions, or organizations associated with the manuscript. In cases of suspected ethical irregularities, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or other forms of research misconduct, reviewers are obliged to inform the editor without delay.
All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not disclose, discuss, or use any information contained in the manuscript for personal or professional advantage or for any purpose other than providing an objective and constructive review.
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally. Personal criticism of the author(s) is inappropriate, and assessments should be supported by clear arguments and, where relevant, references to the scientific literature.
The ethical principles of the journal Ekonomski vjesnik / Econviews – Review of Contemporary Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Issues are aligned with the principles and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
The Editorial Board is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and responsible scholarly publishing.
These ethical principles are binding for editors, reviewers, and authors.
The journal’s detailed Publication Ethics and Malpractice Policy is available here:
Publication ethics and malpractice statement for journal Ekonomski vjesnik / Econviews
Editorial Board
The Editor-in-Chief has full responsibility and authority to decide which manuscripts are accepted for publication. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific quality, originality, relevance, and significance of the submitted manuscripts, without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, religious beliefs, or political views of the authors.
The Editorial Board ensures:
Authorship and Contributorship
All listed authors must have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the research and manuscript preparation.
Submission of a manuscript implies that:
Any changes in authorship after submission must be approved by all authors and the Editor-in-Chief.
Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.
Reviewers are required to:
Reviewers should decline review invitations if they lack appropriate expertise or are unable to complete the review within the specified timeframe (normally within six weeks).
Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of research results or editorial decisions.
Identified conflicts of interest are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Research Misconduct and Ethical Oversight
The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously, including but not limited to:
In cases of suspected misconduct, the Editorial Board follows COPE flowcharts and procedures. If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions will be taken, including corrections, retractions, or notifications to relevant institutions.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
The journal follows the Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools adopted by the Faculty of Economics and Business in Osijek.
Authors are required to:
AI tools may not replace human authorship, scientific judgment, or responsibility.
The journal’s detailed Guidelines on the Responsible Use use of AI Tools are available here:
Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools
Open Access Policy
The EKONOMSKI VJESNIK / ECONVIEWS Review of contemporary business, entrepreneurship and economic issues journal is completely open access, the entire content is available free of charge on the web pages of the journal. The journal does not charge any costs to authors when receiving or publishing articles or other items.
EKONOMSKI VJESNIK / ECONVIEWS Review of contemporary business, entrepreneurship and economic issues requires the users to provide attribution to the place of original publication, prohibits commercial use of the work, and permits reuse of the work provided it has not been modified. Complete legal background of license is available at: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode
Authors of papers for publishing in the journal accept the Creative Commons BY-NC-ND international license.
The journal does not charge any article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees.
Archiving policy
The journal is archived in HRČAK - Portal of Croatian scientific and professional journals.
Upon acceptance of an article for publication in Ekonomski Vjesnik / Econviews – Review of Contemporary Entrepreneurship, Business, and Economic Issues, contributing authors automatically waive their copyright in favour of the journal. The journal reserves copyright of all papers published in it.
