Journal of Resilient Economies - Platinum Open Access

About the Journal

Building a resilient and sustainable economy requires a multifaceted approach that acknowledges the intertwined nature of economic resilience and sustainability. This approach includes strategies to mitigate and manage natural disasters, such as natural hazard zoning and emergency preparedness plans, as well as addressing issues related to pandemics and other global health crises through investments in healthcare infrastructure and public health measures. Structural vulnerabilities in the economy, such as income inequality and lack of access to education and training, must also be addressed.

To achieve economic resilience and sustainability, policies must support individuals, businesses, and communities in becoming more resilient to external risks and shocks. Continuous monitoring, assessment, and updating of these policies are essential to ensure their effectiveness. The Journal of Resilient Economies (JRE) provides a platform to advance these concepts by offering a multidisciplinary focus and a wide range of perspectives to better understand the challenges of building a resilient economy.

JRE is committed to accessibility and inclusivity, operating as a Platinum Open Access journal that does not charge readers or authors for access to its articles. This ensures that research is immediately and permanently available to all. Furthermore, JRE actively contributes to the literature on the connection between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , particularly SDG8 and economic resilience, aligning with its commitment to the SDGs and promoting sustainable development.

Publisher: Who funds this Journal?

Publication infrastructure and maintenance of JRE is fully supported by James Cook University Open Journal Systems (OJS), driven by the belief that knowledge has the power to change lives, and that research outputs should be freely accessible online, without barriers.

JRE aims to make the academic research available:

  • online
  • immediately
  • without charge
  • free from most copyright or licensing restrictions

Read the complete version of JCU Open Access Policy and related documents here.

Announcements

New Issue Published: The Hospitality Industry and Its Role in Resilient Economies

2024-08-28

We are pleased to announce that the latest issue of the Journal of Resilient Economies has been published. This special issue focuses on the critical role of the hospitality industry in global economies, exploring its deep historical roots and its significant contributions to economic stability and growth.  

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Current Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Enhancing Regional Resilience: The Role of Hospitality Services in Sustaining Communities
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Scope of the Special Issue:

The hospitality industry is a cornerstone of global economies, with its roots extending back to the ancient civilizations of the Greeks and Romans. This multifaceted sector encompasses a wide array of services, including food and beverage, accommodation, recreation, and travel, each contributing significantly to the overall economic landscape. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, in 2022, the travel and tourism sector, heavily driven by hospitality services, accounted for 7.6% of the global GDP and created 22 million new jobs. The United Nations World Tourism Organization reported that in the first quarter of 2023, an estimated 235 million international travelers were recorded, underscoring the sector's vast reach and impact.

Despite its critical role, the hospitality industry faces numerous challenges, including economic fluctuations, labor shortages, and the growing need for sustainability and environmental responsibility. Additionally, the industry must navigate changing consumer trends, technological advancements, and the complexities of global supply chains, all while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and accessibility.

As the industry confronts these challenges, its future will increasingly depend on the ability to innovate and adapt. Resilience in the hospitality sector is not only about weathering economic storms but also about fostering local collaborations and partnerships that can bolster community strength, particularly in times of crisis. The resilience of communities is closely tied to the ability of hospitality services to withstand shocks, adapt to changes, and recover from disruptions.

The future of the hospitality industry will also hinge on its commitment to supporting local economies, promoting sustainable practices, and embracing corporate social responsibility. By reshaping concepts like staycations and focusing on local supply chains, the industry can play a pivotal role in sustaining and revitalizing communities. The enduring value of hospitality services lies in their capacity to provide meaningful experiences while contributing positively to the social and economic fabric of the regions they serve.

Meet the Special Issue Editor:

This special issue is edited by Associate Professor Josephine Pryce, a scholar of Organisational Behaviour with a keen interest in ‘the nature of work’ and a longstanding interest in the ontology and epistemology of hospitality. Building on her PhD work, Josephine has maintained a research and literary focus on the influence of organisational and occupational cultures on service delivery, particularly within the hospitality sector. With over a decade of experience in the Hotel Industry, Josephine brings a strong industry background that complements her research, offering a deep understanding of the challenges faced by workers, employers, and organisations in service industries. Her research has expanded the understanding of service predispositions, human relations in the workplace, occupational culture, and the working lives of people.

Associate Professor, Dr, Taha Chaiechi
Editor-in-Chief

Published: 2024-08-28
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Accepted Types of Articles      

Accepted types of articles considered for publication in the Journal of Resilient Economies include:

  • Original Research/ Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case studies
  • Research Notes
  • Editorials- by invitation or request

·       Original Research/ Research Article:

These types of articles are detailed studies reporting new work and are classified as primary literature. They include full Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. They are typically between 6,000-8,000 words. The article must be closely linked to the concept of resilience.

Review Articles:

Review Articles provide a comprehensive summary of research on a particular topic and an outlook on the state of the field of research and where it is heading. Review articles are regarded as secondary literature and are often broadly read and highly cited. Review articles should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words (excluding reference list) . The article must be closely linked to the concept of resilience.

JRE considers the publication of three main types of review articles: 

  1. Critical review – authors must present and critically analyse the current knowledge, including substantive findings as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to a particular topic.
  2. Systematic or scoping review – authors must use selected explicit, systematic or scoping methods to minimise bias and produce more reliable findings to inform decision-making processes.
  3. Meta-analysis – authors must use a quantitative, formal study design to systematically assess previous research results to derive conclusions about that body of research.

 

Case studies:

A case study is a research approach used to generate an in-depth, multi-faceted understanding of a complex issue in its real-life context. It reports specific instances of interesting phenomena. Authors must follow crucial stages: defining the case; selecting the case(s); collecting and analysing the data; interpreting data, and reporting the findings. They are typically between 3,000 and 4,000 words (excluding reference list) . The case study must be closely linked to the concept of resilience.

Research Note:

Research notes are short manuscripts presenting preliminary and/or exploratory findings or introducing a new method for collecting or data analysis. The academic findings should be explained and documented concisely. These research outputs should include a short abstract and introductory paragraph. Research notes may be written as continuous text in order to keep them as concise as possible. They are usually between 2,000 and 3,000 words (excluding reference list) and are considered small preliminary studies. They typically include: a title, synopsis, introduction, methodology, results and conclusion. The research note must be closely linked to the concept of resilience.

Editorials
The Editors will solicit editorials. Authors wishing to submit an Editorial should first contact EIC to propose their idea.

Benefits to Authors

  • All published articles in the Journal of Resilient Economies (JRE) are fully open access. That means they are immediately and freely available to read, download and share.
  • JRE does not charge either the readers or the authors.
  • High standard, double-blind peer-review process
  • Time to editorial assessment decision two working days, time to review decision maximum up to 6 weeks, time to the publication of a citable article up to 2 weeks (upon final acceptance).
  • Fast and efficient online submission and review system

Copyright on all published papers in the JRE is retained by the author(s). Authors grant JRE a license to publish their article and identify itself as the original publisher

Aim and Scope

The twenty-first century has witnessed widespread global financial, and public health crises including, but not limited to, frequent large-scale natural disasters, the Dot-Com bubble crisis in the early 2000s, SARS pandemic, Global Financial Crisis (GFC), and COVID-19 pandemic. These crises adversely affected businesses, communities, and economies globally, resulting in social and economic disruptions. In a global-scale emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic, even strong economies demonstrated a lack of resilience and adaptive capacity. Equally, for businesses and communities, the impacts of these shocks have evidenced the need to pivot thinking, repurpose resources and be resilient. The effect of these crises is extended to industries, occupations, and livelihoods. Moreover, traditional methods of addressing external risks often preclude weaker economies from recognising their underlying vulnerabilities and economic weak-spots. Hence, the call for creative and innovative solutions is critical and imperative. This journal seeks to fill this gap through research and thinking that builds knowledge, understanding and insight into solutions that address the building of resilient economies.

Therefore, the Journal of Resilient Economies (JRE) allows for multidisciplinary contributions with local to global perspectives. Accordingly, the principal areas covered by JRE are:

  • Resilience and business continuity
  • Organisational resilience
  • Economic resilience (at micro, meso, or macro levels)
  • Industry resilience
  • Occupational resilience
  • Regional, urban, and rural resilience
  • Community resilience
  • Indigenous resilience