Review of Knowledge Economy (RKE) is an international peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research on the evolving dynamics of the knowledge-based economy. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for academics, policymakers, practitioners, and industry experts to explore how knowledge is created, shared, transferred, managed, and utilized to foster economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable development.
The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, conceptual studies, policy analyses, and case studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of knowledge as a strategic resource in contemporary economies. RKE encourages interdisciplinary perspectives drawn from economics, management, innovation studies, information systems, public policy, education, entrepreneurship, and development studies.
Scope of the Journal
1. Knowledge Economy and Economic Development
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Theories, models, and frameworks of the knowledge economy
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Knowledge-driven economic growth and productivity
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Digital transformation and economic modernization
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Economic competitiveness in knowledge-based societies
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Sustainable development and inclusive growth through knowledge
2. Innovation, Technology, and Digital Transformation
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Innovation systems and ecosystems
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Technological change and economic performance
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Artificial intelligence, big data, and emerging technologies
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Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing
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Digital platforms and innovation networks
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Technology adoption and diffusion
3. Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning
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Knowledge creation, acquisition, and sharing
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Organizational learning and intellectual capital
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Knowledge management strategies and practices
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Human capital development
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Learning organizations and knowledge-intensive firms
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Knowledge governance and performance measurement
4. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
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Knowledge-based entrepreneurship
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Start-up ecosystems and innovation clusters
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Entrepreneurial universities and spin-offs
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Technology commercialization and knowledge transfer
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Venture capital and innovation financing
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Social and sustainable entrepreneurship
5. Education, Skills, and Human Capital
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Higher education and knowledge production
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Skills development for the digital economy
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Lifelong learning and workforce transformation
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Research and development (R&D) capacity building
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Educational innovation and knowledge dissemination
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Talent management and knowledge workers
6. Public Policy and Governance
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Knowledge economy policies and strategies
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Science, technology, and innovation (STI) policies
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Digital governance and public sector innovation
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Regional and national innovation systems
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Regulatory frameworks for knowledge-based industries
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Evidence-based policymaking
7. Knowledge, Society, and Sustainable Development
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Social innovation and knowledge societies
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Knowledge for sustainable development goals (SDGs)
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Digital inclusion and bridging the knowledge divide
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Socioeconomic impacts of technological change
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Sustainability transitions and green innovation
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Ethics, governance, and responsible innovation
8. Globalization, Internationalization, and Regional Development
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Global knowledge flows and international collaboration
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Knowledge spillovers and regional innovation
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Cross-border technology transfer
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Global value chains and knowledge networks
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Comparative studies of knowledge economies
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Emerging and developing economies in the global knowledge landscape
9. Information Systems and Digital Economy
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Information and communication technologies (ICTs)
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Digital business models and e-commerce
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Data analytics and business intelligence
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Cybersecurity and digital trust
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FinTech and digital financial innovation
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Smart cities and digital infrastructure
10. Intellectual Property and Knowledge Assets
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Intellectual property rights and innovation
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Patents, copyrights, and trademarks
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Knowledge asset valuation
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Open innovation and open science
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Research commercialization
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Intellectual capital reporting and management
The journal particularly encourages comparative, empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented studies that address contemporary challenges and opportunities in knowledge-based economies at organizational, industrial, regional, national, and global levels. Contributions that provide practical implications for policymakers, business leaders, and development practitioners are especially welcomed.