Secretariat
Editor-in-Chief
Luljeta Sadiku is Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at International Balkan University in Skopje. She is teaching courses within the domain of Statistics, Research methods, Econometrics, and Macroeconomics. Actively has participated in numerous international scientific conferences and is author and co-author of several original scientific papers and book chapters, mainly in the field of macroeconomics, public economics, international trade and environmental economics. Besides her scholarly contributions, she has made significant strides in advancing collaboration through her involvement in national and international research projects.
Secretariat
Kristina Velichkovska is Asst. Prof. Dr. at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, International Balkan University, Skopje. She holds a PhD in Economics and a master degree in Business Administration. Her areas of interest are in macroeconomics, welfare economics, and public finance. She has authored and co-authored several scientific papers in the field of economics and organizational sciences.
Editorial Board
Dr. Dejana Zlatanović – Distinguished scholar at the Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac, and Head of the Study Program in Business Economics and Management. She is a member of the Organizing Committee for the international scientific conference Contemporary Issues in Economics, Business, and Management. Her research focuses on business economics, strategic management, and organizational behavior, with expertise in systemic conceptualization and creative problem solving in enterprises. She has also reviewed prominent scientific journals and conference proceedings. ORCID
Relevant scope: Business economics and strategic management; Organizational behavior and human resource management; Entrepreneurship and innovation.
Angela Zafirova – Assistant Professor at the Institute of Economics – Skopje, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. She specializes in financial management and its application in both public and private sectors, with particular focus on sustainability, financial risk management, and evidence-based decision making. She is actively involved in academic and applied projects and brings professional experience from the field of external audit. She is the author and co-author of scientific papers and reports in finance, accounting, and sustainability. ORCID
Relevant scope: Financial markets, corporate finance, and investment analysis; Financial risk management and sustainability; Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting; Governance, public finance, and economic regulation
Dr. Katarina Brockova – Academic at the University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia, specializing in Public Law, Development Economics, Business Economics, and International Economics. She has expertise in Foreign Direct Investment, economic development, and international trade policy, contributing significantly to research and education in economic growth, development, and public policy. ORCID
Relevant scope: Economic growth, development, and inequality; International economics and trade; Governance, public finance, and economic regulation; Monetary, fiscal, and public policy.
Dr. Tamás Szemlér – Associate Professor at Budapest Business University, Faculty of Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, Hungary. His research and teaching focus on macroeconomics, economic policy, international relations, European studies, and world economics. He has extensive experience in economic analysis, policy evaluation, and international trade. He speaks seven languages: Hungarian (mother tongue), English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Bulgarian. ORCID
Relevant scope: Macroeconomics and microeconomics; Economic policy; International economics and trade; Governance, public finance, and economic regulation.
Dr. Tjaša Štrukelj – Associate Professor at the University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, in governance and strategic management. She is a member of international research teams, editorial boards, and program committees of several journals. Her expertise includes corporate governance, strategic management, sustainability, and social responsibility. She is a certified Leader for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development, Path to integrity (P2I) community leader. ORCID
Relevant scope: Governance, public finance, and economic regulation; Business economics and strategic management; Organizational behavior and human resource management; Financial risk management and sustainability.
Dr. Yordan Botev – Esteemed academic with extensive experience in regional development, public administration, and economic policy. Over four decades, he has contributed as professor and associate professor at Sofia University. His research and teaching focus on governance, economic development, and public policy.
Relevant scope: Economic growth, development, and inequality; Governance, public finance, and economic regulation; Monetary, fiscal, and public policy.
Elena Parnardzieva Stanoevska – Assistant Professor at FEAS, IBU, in the Banking and Finance Department. She has over 25 years of experience in academia, public administration, and the financial sector. Her expertise includes finance, banking, insurance, risk management, e-economy, business planning, and digital transformation. She has participated in numerous national and international projects and is the author and co-author of scientific papers and reports in finance and banking. ORCID
Relevant scope: Banking and financial institutions; Financial markets, corporate finance, and investment analysis; Financial risk management and sustainability; Digital transformation, fintech, and data analytics in economics and management.
Savica Dimitrieska – Full-time Professor in Marketing at FEAS, IBU, with 28 years of experience in academia and public/private sectors. She specializes in marketing, brand management, supply chain management, customer behavior, and international marketing. She has authored several marketing textbooks and papers for international scientific journals. ORCID
Relevant scope: Business economics and strategic management; Marketing and supply chain management; Organizational behavior and human resource management; Entrepreneurship and innovation.
Andrijana Bojadzievska Danevska – Asst. Prof. at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, IBU, teaching courses in Banking and Finance. She has 14 years of experience in the educational, public administration, and financial (banking) sectors, with expertise in financial markets, corporate finance, risk management, and digital transformation in economics and management. She has planned, created, and coordinated project activities and is co-author and author of several scientific papers and a book in banking, finance, and management. ORCID
Relevant scope: Banking and financial institutions; Financial markets, corporate finance, and investment analysis; Financial risk management and sustainability; Digital transformation, fintech, and data analytics in economics and management; Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting