Aims, Scope & Publication Policy

Aims

Annual International Scientific Conference ERAZ – Knowledge-Based Sustainable Development (ISSN 2683-5568), published by the Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans – Udekom Balkans, aims to promote high-quality scientific dialogue and the dissemination of original research addressing contemporary economic, managerial, legal, technological, and social challenges within a global and sustainable development context.

The conference provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policy makers to exchange knowledge, present empirical and theoretical findings, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making relevant to economic development, innovation, governance, and sustainability.

Scope

ERAZ welcomes original, unpublished scholarly contributions that demonstrate academic rigor and relevance to knowledge-based and sustainable development. The scope of the conference encompasses, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:

Economics and Economic Policy

  • Microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • Economic policy and fiscal policy
  • International economics and international trade
  • Globalization and European business
  • Economic diplomacy and lobbying
  • Business and public finance

Finance, Banking, and Risk

  • Financial management and banking
  • Stock exchange and financial markets
  • Risk management
  • Insurance and reinsurance
  • Investment management and modern forms of investment

Management, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation

  • Modern management and innovation
  • Enterprise development and organizational learning
  • Corporate entrepreneurship
  • Women and entrepreneurship
  • Modern forms of entrepreneurship
  • Agribusiness strategy

Sustainable Development and Environment

  • Sustainable development goals
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Ecology and energy
  • Renewable energy and energy efficiency

Marketing and Trade

  • Marketing and trade
  • Services marketing
  • Marketing of the non-profit sector
  • Research in marketing
  • Marketing in education, sport, and culture

Law, Governance, and Human Rights

  • Business law and labor law
  • Corporate law reform in countries in transition
  • The role of the rule of law in economic and social progress
  • Human rights and protection of minorities
  • Legal aspects of European Union integration
  • Intellectual property law
  • CEFTA-related legal and economic issues

Information Technology, Digitalization, and Education

  • Artificial intelligence and its application in business and society
  • Information technology and business intelligence
  • Use and integration of new technologies
  • E-society and e-learning
  • Education and knowledge transfer

Tourism and Hospitality

  • Sustainable tourism
  • Hospitality management and related fields

Submissions may be theoretical, empirical, methodological, or applied, provided they contribute to advancing knowledge within the conference scope and adhere to high academic and ethical standards.

Readership

ERAZ publications are intended for an international readership, including:

  • Academic researchers and scholars,
  • University faculty members and doctoral candidates,
  • Policy makers and public-sector professionals,
  • Industry practitioners and consultants,
  • Research institutions and international organizations.

The conference seeks to bridge academic research and practical application by disseminating research findings relevant to both scholarly and professional communities.

Publication Policy

Accepted papers are published within the framework of the International Scientific Conference ERAZ – Knowledge-Based Sustainable Development (ISSN 2683-5568) in the official Conference Proceedings and Selected Papers volumes, which form the ERAZ conference publication collection. In addition, an official Book of Abstracts is published for each conference edition.

Each ERAZ publication is assigned an ISBN, and each full paper is provided with a DOI to ensure permanent identification, traceability, and citation.

All submissions undergo a peer-review process conducted by qualified reviewers in the relevant field to ensure academic quality, relevance, and integrity.

Authorship and Submission Criteria

Manuscripts submitted to the International Scientific Conference ERAZ – Knowledge-Based Sustainable Development must comply with the following authorship and submission requirements.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship is limited to individuals who have made a substantial scholarly contribution to the research. Substantial contribution includes participation in one or more of the following activities:

  • Conception or design of the study
  • Data collection, analysis, or interpretation,
  • Development of the theoretical framework or methodology,
  • Drafting or critically revising the manuscript for important intellectual content.

All listed authors must:

  • Have actively contributed to the work;
  • Have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript;
  • Agree to be accountable for the content of the work.

The inclusion of individuals who did not make a substantial contribution, as well as the exclusion of eligible contributors, is considered unethical and is not permitted.

Submission Criteria

By submitting a manuscript to the ERAZ conference, the author(s) confirm that:

  • The manuscript is original, unpublished, and has not been submitted or accepted elsewhere.
  • The manuscript is not under simultaneous consideration by another journal, conference, or publisher.
  • The submission does not involve redundant or duplicate publication, in whole or in part.
  • All data, sources, and materials are properly cited and referenced in accordance with academic standards.
  • Any use of copyrighted material, personal data, or images complies with legal and ethical requirements.
  • Any conflict of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation has been fully disclosed.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Policy Compliance

The ERAZ conference permits the responsible and transparent use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools in manuscript preparation only in accordance with the official ERAZ GenAI Policy.

Authors must:

  • Disclose any use of GenAI tools in a dedicated AI declaration statement, as specified in the GenAI Policy.
  • Ensure that GenAI tools are used solely as supportive instruments and not as substitutes for scholarly judgment, originality, or authorship.
  • Remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all AI-assisted content.
  • Verify all references, data, and factual claims generated or suggested by AI tools.

GenAI tools must not be listed as authors, nor may they be relied upon as authoritative sources. Failure to comply with the GenAI Policy may be treated as a breach of publication ethics.

The full policy is available at:
https://eraz-conference.com/genai-policy/

Failure to comply with the above authorship and submission criteria may result in rejection of the manuscript, withdrawal from the review process, or post-publication corrective action, in accordance with ERAZ publication ethics and integrity policies.

Ethical Standards

The ERAZ conference adheres to internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and research integrity. The conference maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward:

  • Plagiarism and self-plagiarism,
  • Data fabrication or falsification,
  • Misrepresentation of authorship,
  • Unethical research or publication practices.

Detailed ethical principles and procedures are outlined in the Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement available on the conference website.

Transparency and Integrity

The ERAZ conference website is designed to provide accurate, transparent, and verifiable information to authors and readers. All descriptions of editorial processes, peer review, publication outcomes, and indexing status are presented clearly and without misrepresentation.

Journal Title and Identity

The publication International Scientific Conference ERAZ – Knowledge-Based Sustainable Development (ISSN 2683-5568) is a conference proceedings publication issued within the framework of the ERAZ international scientific conference.

The ERAZ publication is not affiliated with, nor does it claim association with, any other journal or publisher.

Revenue Sources and Editorial Independence

The International Scientific Conference ERAZ – Knowledge-Based Sustainable Development operates under a transparent and ethical publishing model.

The conference and its publications are supported through the following revenue sources:

  • Conference registration fees,
  • Institutional and organizational support,
  • Partnerships and sponsorships (where applicable),
  • Grants or project-based funding (where applicable).

ERAZ does not operate on a subscription-based model, and all published content is made available under a full open access policy.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions at ERAZ are made solely on the basis of academic merit, relevance to the conference scope, originality, and ethical compliance.

Payment of conference registration fees does not influence:

  • Peer review outcomes,
  • Acceptance or rejection decisions,
  • Reviewer selection,
  • Editorial evaluation.

All submissions undergo the same peer review and editorial procedures, regardless of the author’s financial status, institutional affiliation, or funding situation.

Fee Waivers and Reductions

The ERAZ Conference may grant fee waivers or reductions under specific conditions, including free participation for premium (full) associate members of the UdEkoM Balkans Association, as well as in other justified cases defined by the organizers.

All fee waivers and reductions are administered independently of the editorial and peer review process and have no influence on acceptance, rejection, or reviewer assignment.

 

Advertising and Sponsorship Policy

The ERAZ conference may display limited institutional announcements, sponsorship acknowledgments, or partnership logos on its website or promotional materials.

ERAZ does not accept advertising that:

  • Influences or attempts to influence editorial decisions,
  • Is linked to specific articles, authors, or reader behavior,
  • Is misleading, inappropriate, or incompatible with academic values.

All decisions regarding the acceptance of advertisements or sponsorship displays are made by the Conference Organizing Committee and are completely independent of the editorial and peer review process.

Advertisements and sponsorships are always clearly separated from editorial content and scholarly publications.

Direct Marketing and Communication Policy

The International Scientific Conference ERAZ – Knowledge-Based Sustainable Development conducts any direct marketing or outreach activities in a professional, ethical, and transparent manner.

This may include invitations to submit manuscripts, calls for papers, newsletters, or announcements related to conference activities.

All such communications are:

  • Appropriate and well-targeted, addressing relevant academic audiences,
  • Unobtrusive and respectful, avoiding excessive or aggressive messaging,
  • Truthful, accurate, and non-misleading in content,
  • Clearly identifying the ERAZ conference and its publisher.

ERAZ does not engage in deceptive, coercive, or misleading solicitation practices.

Information provided about the conference, its publications, indexing status, peer review process, fees, and editorial policies is always presented clearly and transparently.

Direct marketing activities are conducted independently of editorial decision-making and have no influence on peer review outcomes or publication decisions.