Aim and Scope

Aim:

RUFSO Journal of Business and Technologies (RJBT) aims to serve as a premier platform for the dissemination of high-quality research at the crossroads of business and technology. Our primary objectives are:

  1. Advancing Knowledge: To advance the frontiers of knowledge by publishing original and innovative research that contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between business strategies and technological advancements.

  2. Interdisciplinary Exchange: To facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among scholars, researchers, and practitioners from diverse fields, promoting a holistic perspective on contemporary challenges and opportunities in the business and technology landscape.

  3. Global Engagement: To foster a global and open exchange of ideas, transcending geographical boundaries and promoting inclusivity in academic discourse, thus embracing the spirit of "Université sans Frontières pour une Société Ouverte" (University without Borders for an Open Society).

Scope:

RUFSO Journal of Business and Technologies welcomes submissions in a wide range of areas at the intersection of business and technology. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following key focus areas:

  1. Business Strategy and Management:

    • Strategic planning and execution
    • Leadership and organizational behavior
    • Innovation and entrepreneurship
    • Business ethics and sustainability
    • Change management and organizational dynamics
  2. Technology and Innovation:

    • Emerging technologies and their applications
    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
    • Data analytics and business intelligence
    • Cybersecurity and privacy
    • Technological implications for industries
  3. Digital Transformation:

    • E-commerce and online retail
    • Digital marketing and consumer behavior
    • Digitalization of traditional industries
    • Information systems and digital infrastructure
    • Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0
  4. Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility:

    • Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
    • Environmental sustainability and green initiatives
    • Ethical business practices
    • Social impact and responsible business models
  5. Economic Trends:

    • Global economic trends and their effects on business
    • International trade and globalization
    • Financial markets and investment strategies
    • Economic policies and regulatory frameworks
  6. Cross-Cultural Business Practices:

    • Managing cultural diversity in the workplace
    • Cross-cultural communication and negotiation
    • International business strategies and market entry
    • Multinational corporations and global supply chains

Through our rigorous double-blind peer-review process, RJBT strives to publish research that not only enhances our understanding of these areas but also offers actionable insights and practical implications for academics, professionals, and policymakers alike.

We invite scholars, researchers, and industry experts to engage with RJBT, contribute to our mission, and participate in the ongoing exploration of the dynamic relationship between business and technology in our rapidly evolving world.

Open access policy:
This journal is open access and distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). It relies on voluntary donations and no-remunerated independent appraisers and members of the editorial board from the academia as well as health and environmental services, particularly from the medical schools, health colleges and hospitals as well as water and environment graduate schools and the industry at large.

Copyright notice:

Authors have several assets for publishing with us, including a rigorous peer review process; the ownership of authorship and copyrights; the global archiving of articles; the immediate and unrestricted online access; and, a unique DOI for all their articles.

Sponsorship disclosure:
The Journal encourages and receives all voluntary donations, authors contributions and no-remunerated independent appraisers or reviewers. For the launching of the previous special editions, it fully relied on the funding of two International NGOs, namely Doctors of Africa and the Foundation of Young Volunteers for Environment (FYVE). But as per now, it is expecting the financial support of the members of the public and development partners.

Privacy statement:
All rights are reserved for copying and disseminating all the materials of this journal in any country, without prior authorization of the chief editor and the authors. However, the Journal is not responsible for the opinions expressed by the authors.

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