Scope

The journal welcomes research across the broad and evolving fields of finance, economics, financial technology, intelligent systems, data analytics, and digital transformation. Its scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Emerging Finance and Financial Innovation

  • Financial Technology (FinTech)

  • Digital Finance and Financial Inclusion

  • Digital Banking and Payment Systems

  • Quantitative Finance

  • Computational Finance

  • Innovation in Capital Markets

  • Emerging Markets and Digital Economies

  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Systems

2. Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Systems and Financial Decision-Making

  • Artificial Intelligence in Finance

  • Intelligent Financial Systems

  • Machine Learning Applications in Banking and Finance

  • Algorithmic Trading

  • Intelligent Risk Management Systems

  • Financial Forecasting and Predictive Models

  • Economic Intelligence and Decision Support Systems

  • Behavioral Finance and Predictive Analytics

3. Financial Data, Analytics and Computational Methods

  • Financial Data Analytics

  • Big Data Applications in Economics and Finance

  • Data-Driven Financial Modelling

  • Statistical and Econometric Applications in Finance

  • Computational Methods in Finance and Economics

  • Financial Analytics and Predictive Modelling

  • Internet of Things (IoT) Applications in Finance

  • Cloud Computing in Financial Services

4. Digital Transformation, Security and Governance

  • Digital Transformation in Financial Services

  • Cybersecurity in Financial Systems

  • Financial Regulation and Digital Governance

  • Technology-Enabled Financial Institutions

  • AI Ethics in Financial Systems

  • Digital Governance and Regulatory Technology

  • Emerging Technologies in Financial Markets and Institutions

5. Sustainable, Responsible and Inclusive Finance

  • Sustainable and Green Finance

  • ESG Analytics and Financial Sustainability

  • Technology and Sustainable Finance

  • Digital Financial Inclusion

  • Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Finance

  • Finance, Technology and Sustainable Economic Development

6. Traditional Finance, Economics and Accounting

JEFIS also welcomes research in established areas of finance, economics, and accounting where the research contributes to understanding emerging financial systems, technological transformation, or contemporary economic challenges. Areas include:

  • Corporate Finance

  • Investment and Portfolio Management

  • Financial Markets and Institutions

  • Banking and Financial Management

  • Risk Management

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting

  • Management Accounting

  • Auditing and Assurance

  • International Finance

  • Monetary and Financial Economics

  • Applied Economics

  • Economic Policy and Development

The journal's scope is not limited to the areas listed above. JEFIS welcomes interdisciplinary and emerging research that connects finance, economics, accounting, technology, intelligent systems, data, and digital transformation.