International Journal of Management and Network Economics

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International Journal of Management and Network Economics (IJMNE)
Editor in Chief
Prof. Amir Hasnaoui
ISSN online
1754-2324
ISSN print
1754-2316
4 issues per year

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The rapid evolution of network industries such as telecommunications, energy, air transport and more, driven by market liberalisation, technological innovation and sustainability imperatives, is reshaping global economies. IJMNE adopts a transdisciplinary approach to network economics, exploring the interplay among economic systems, value chains and digital ecosystems. By addressing ecological transitions, digital transformation and the Sustainable Development Goals, the journal provides insights for financial markets, public authorities and businesses seeking innovative, sustainable and resilient strategies in an increasingly interconnected world.

Topics covered include

  • Antitrust and network regulatory policy, contract design
  • Network competition, interconnection and market efficiency
  • Cooperative networks, joint ventures, strategic alliances and licensing
  • Network economics, financial risk management and investment strategies
  • Entrepreneurship, franchising and new business models in network industries
  • Innovation, IT governance and e-network management
  • Digital transformation: AI, blockchains, smart contracts and DeFi
  • Network externalities, industrial organisation and multi-sided platforms
  • Sustainable networks: green finance, carbon markets and responsible investment
  • Smart infrastructures: renewable energy grids, mobility and circular economy
  • Supply chain networks, resilience and technological change
  • Quality management, performance metrics and service network optimisation
  • Network management, pricing strategies and economic regulation
  • Network internationalisation, global strategies and policy implications
  • Virtual and cluster networks in digital and industrial ecosystems

Objectives

The objective of IJMNE is to establish an effective and up-to-date channel of communication between academic and research institutions, government agencies, policy makers and persons concerned with the economic management of networks. Accordingly, the purpose of the journal is to provide an international discussion forum to promote advanced research and practice of new managerial solutions, technical innovations and economic theories.

Readership

In light of its scope, the intended readership of and contributors to IJMNE are academics, applied mathematicians, economists, engineers, operation research analysts, policy makers, regulators and other researchers concerned with network organisation in both public and private sectors.

Contents

IJMNE welcomes high quality, original and unpublished works including theoretical studies, technical reports, conference reports, management reports, book reviews, notes, commentaries and news. Case studies are welcome. Special Issues devoted to important topics related to specific and elected sectors and/or industries will occasionally be published.

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Editor in Chief

  • Hasnaoui, Amir, Excelia Business School, France
    (hasnaouia@excelia-group.com)

Regional Editor America

  • Economides, Nicholas S., New York University, USA

Regional Editor Australia Asia

  • Madden, Gary, Curtin University of Technology, Australia

Regional Editor Europe

  • Koh, Siau Ching Lenny, University of Sheffield, UK

Subject Editor (Networks and Sustainability)

  • Lombardi, Ginevra Virginia, University of Florence, Italy

Editorial Board Members

  • Alleman, James, University of Colorado, USA
  • Bohlin, Erik, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
  • Cooper, Russel J., Macquarie University, Australia
  • Dell, Peter, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
  • Ford, George S., Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies, USA
  • Gómez-Barroso, José Luis, UNED – Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Spain
  • Geoffron, Patrice, Université Paris Dauphine, France
  • Kulatilaka, Nalin, Boston University, USA
  • Lou, Sheldon X.C., California State University, USA
  • Nijkamp, Peter, Free University, Netherlands
  • Noam, Eli M., Columbia University, USA
  • Pogorel, Gérard, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications, France
  • Potgieter, Petrus, University of South Africa, South Africa
  • Preissl, Brigitte, German National Library of Economics (ZBW), Germany
  • Reggiani, Aura, Università di Bologna, Italy

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    • Submission process

    • All articles for this journal must be submitted using our online submissions system.
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Journal news

Prof. Amir Hasnaoui appointed as new Editor in Chief of International Journal of Management and Network Economics

25 February, 2025

Prof. Amir Hasnaoui from Excelia Business School in France has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Management and Network Economics.

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