Focus and Scope

The Journal of Social Innovation and Business is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that seeks to advance research and understanding at the intersection of social innovation and business practices. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore innovative approaches to business that drive positive social change while promoting sustainable and responsible economic growth.

The journal welcomes original research, case studies, theoretical papers, and reviews in areas that include but are not limited to the following:

• Social Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Practices
• Business Models for Social Impact
• Impact Investment and Social Finance
• Innovation in Non-Profit and Hybrid Organizations
• Sustainable Supply Chains and Ethical Business Practices
• Social Innovation in Emerging Economies
• Public-Private Partnerships for Social Good
• Inclusive Business Models and Economic Empowerment
• Socially Responsible Marketing and Branding
• Human-Centered Design and Innovation for Social Impact
• Leadership and Organizational Change for Social Innovation
• Measuring and Evaluating Social Impact in Business
• Collaboration between Business, Government, and Civil Society

The Journal of Social Innovation and Business encourages interdisciplinary research that contributes to understanding how businesses can leverage innovation to address societal challenges while maintaining financial viability. The journal seeks contributions that propose novel frameworks, strategies, and solutions that foster a balance between business success and social progress.

This journal is dedicated to exploring the intersection of social innovation and business, providing a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to share insights on transformative business models, sustainable practices, and innovative strategies that create positive social impact. The journal welcomes high-quality research papers that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the following areas:

Scope	Description
Social Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation	Examines the role of entrepreneurial ventures in addressing social and environmental challenges through innovative products, services, and business models. This includes research on technology-driven social enterprises, market-based solutions for social good, and emerging trends in social entrepreneurship.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Practices	Investigates how companies integrate social and environmental concerns into their business operations and interactions with stakeholders. Topics include CSR strategies, stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, and the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
Business Models for Social Impact	Explores the development and implementation of sustainable business models that balance profit with purpose. This includes hybrid organizations, circular economy approaches, fair trade business structures, and financial sustainability of social enterprises.
Impact Investment and Social Finance	Analyzes investment strategies that generate financial returns while achieving measurable social and environmental impact. This scope covers venture philanthropy, social impact bonds, blended finance models, and funding mechanisms for social enterprises.
Innovation in Non-Profit and Hybrid Organizations	Focuses on how non-profits and hybrid organizations adopt innovative strategies to enhance their effectiveness, sustainability, and scalability. Topics include revenue diversification, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships.
Sustainable Supply Chains and Ethical Business Practices	Investigates ethical sourcing, green logistics, supply chain transparency, and sustainability certifications. Research in this area assesses the impact of responsible supply chain management on business performance and environmental conservation.
Social Innovation in Emerging Economies	Explores how social innovation is fostering economic empowerment and development in emerging markets. This includes policy interventions, digital inclusion initiatives, and the role of grassroots innovation in sustainable development.
Public-Private Partnerships for Social Good	Examines collaborations between governments, private enterprises, and civil society organizations in addressing societal challenges. Research topics include policy frameworks, effectiveness of partnerships, and best practices in multi-sector collaboration.
Inclusive Business Models and Economic Empowerment	Studies business approaches that integrate low-income communities into the value chain, fostering economic opportunities for marginalized populations. Topics include inclusive finance, micro-entrepreneurship, and corporate initiatives for social inclusion.
Socially Responsible Marketing and Branding	Investigates how companies integrate social and environmental responsibility into marketing and brand positioning. This includes consumer perceptions of ethical brands, impact of sustainable advertising, and effectiveness of cause-related marketing.
Human-Centered Design and Innovation for Social Impact	Explores design-thinking methodologies and user-centered approaches in creating solutions for social challenges. Topics include participatory design, UX/UI for social innovation, and co-creation models for product development.
Leadership and Organizational Change for Social Innovation	Examines leadership strategies and organizational transformation processes that drive social innovation. Research includes transformational leadership, adaptive capacity, and organizational agility in social enterprises.
Measuring and Evaluating Social Impact in Business	Focuses on methods for assessing and quantifying social impact. This includes Social Return on Investment (SROI), ESG performance metrics, impact measurement frameworks, and outcome-based evaluations.
Collaboration between Business, Government, and Civil Society	Investigates how cross-sector collaborations contribute to sustainable development and social impact. Topics include network governance, stakeholder management, and collective impact initiatives.

 

Here is a detailed table outlining the sub-fields (sub-scopes) within each research area and relevant methodologies that can be applied:

 

Main Scope	Sub-Scope	Relevant Methodologies
Social Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation	Social enterprise models	Case study, grounded theory, qualitative comparative analysis (QCA)
	Digital social innovation	Mixed-method research, survey, social network analysis
	Social impact-driven startups	Structural equation modeling (SEM), experimental research
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Practices	Sustainable corporate strategies	Content analysis, stakeholder analysis, longitudinal studies
	CSR reporting and transparency	Text mining, sentiment analysis, bibliometric analysis
	ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration	Regression analysis, panel data analysis, impact assessment
Business Models for Social Impact	Circular economy models	Life cycle assessment (LCA), system dynamics modeling
	Inclusive business strategies	Action research, participatory observation
	Ethical business structures	Delphi method, ethnographic research
Impact Investment and Social Finance	Social impact bonds and green finance	Event study, cost-benefit analysis, Monte Carlo simulations
	Microfinance and financial inclusion	Experimental design, field experiments, econometric modeling
	Venture philanthropy and blended finance	Comparative case studies, scenario planning
Innovation in Non-Profit and Hybrid Organizations	Revenue diversification strategies	Structural equation modeling (SEM), path analysis
	Social venture capital and funding	Network analysis, policy analysis
	Technology adoption in NGOs	TAM/UTAUT models, survey research
Sustainable Supply Chains and Ethical Business Practices	Fair trade and responsible sourcing	Multi-criteria decision-making (AHP, TOPSIS)
	Green logistics and carbon footprint reduction	Optimization modeling, GIS-based analysis
	Worker welfare and ethical labor standards	Qualitative interviews, participatory research
Social Innovation in Emerging Economies	Community-driven innovation	Participatory action research (PAR), case studies
	Frugal innovation and low-cost solutions	Design thinking, ethnographic studies
	Entrepreneurship and economic development	Panel data analysis, econometric modeling
Public-Private Partnerships for Social Good	Collaborative governance	Institutional analysis, comparative policy studies
	PPP models in healthcare and education	Cost-effectiveness analysis, public policy evaluation
	Digital transformation in public services	Technology adoption frameworks, quantitative surveys
Inclusive Business Models and Economic Empowerment	Empowerment of marginalized groups	Qualitative narrative analysis, grounded theory
	Gender-inclusive entrepreneurship	Mixed-method research, case study approach
	Micro-entrepreneurship and community enterprises	Socio-economic impact assessment, financial modeling
Socially Responsible Marketing and Branding	Cause-related marketing	Consumer behavior experiments, conjoint analysis
	Green marketing and ethical advertising	Sentiment analysis, neuromarketing research
	Social media activism and brand responsibility	Big data analytics, natural language processing (NLP)
Human-Centered Design and Innovation for Social Impact	Co-creation and participatory design	Human-centered design (HCD), usability testing
	Design thinking in social enterprises	Ethnographic research, behavioral experiments
	User experience (UX) and accessibility	Eye-tracking studies, survey research
Leadership and Organizational Change for Social Innovation	Transformational leadership in social enterprises	Structural equation modeling (SEM), longitudinal analysis
	Change management for social impact	Case study research, grounded theory
	Social intrapreneurship and corporate activism	Delphi method, participatory research
Measuring and Evaluating Social Impact in Business	Impact measurement frameworks	Social return on investment (SROI), logic models
	ESG performance assessment	Machine learning models, meta-analysis
	Performance metrics for social enterprises	KPI development, balanced scorecard approach
Collaboration between Business, Government, and Civil Society	Cross-sector partnerships for sustainability	Network analysis, institutional theory
	Policy co-creation and stakeholder engagement	Participatory research, action research
	Multi-stakeholder governance models	System dynamics modeling, mixed-method research