New issue of the Responsible Business Review journal
The editorial team of Virtus Interpress is glad to announce that the first issue of the journal “Responsible Business Review” has been published. This issue continues the discussion on the concepts of responsible and sustainable business, innovation, and corporate accountability, and brings together cutting-edge research on responsible business practices, institutional quality, financial and market dynamics, and innovation in export performance.
In particular, four presented studies cover a wide range of topics, including the interconnection between banking systems and economic growth, lessons from corporate misconduct, renewable energy economics, ethical behavior and business ethics, institutional quality, and sustainability in various economic contexts.
The first paper by Hatem Elfeituri reviews the theoretical foundations and implications of the banking sector’s role in promoting economic growth. It examines how theories such as the structure-conduct-performance hypothesis and the efficiency hypothesis apply in both emerging and developed economies. The author highlights the critical role of institutional quality and regulatory frameworks in shaping banking effectiveness, and emphasises digital banking and financial inclusion as key to sustainable growth.
Next research by Achraf Guidara explores the academic discourse surrounding the famous “Dieselgate” case, identifying five major themes: corporate governance failures, ethical lapses, regulatory implications, consumer trust, and long-term reputational damage. It shows how embedding ethical decision-making, strengthening governance structures and regulatory compliance, and maintaining transparency are essential to restoring organisational credibility and preventing similar crises in the future.
Mirnal Mungra, Suresh Vishwakarma, and Ruchi Tyagi evaluate the economic sustainability of renewable energy integration via a cost-benefit analysis using metrics such as the economic internal rate of return (EIRR), net present value (NPV), and levelised cost of energy (LCOE). Focusing on a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) and urban grid systems, the authors find that while small island systems face higher LCOEs and delayed breakeven, they can still achieve competitive EIRRs when factoring in savings on import costs and sustainability benefits. The authors argue for tailored economic appraisal models for remote and insular energy systems.
The final paper by Ali Bouzerouata, Younesse El Menyari, and Abdelhak Sahib Eddine, using the PRISMA methodology, maps the innovation-export performance nexus, especially in emerging economies. It shows that product and process innovations, research and development (R&D) investments, human capital, and cooperation play meaningful roles in driving export outcomes. The authors highlight the shifts triggered by the post-COVID-19 environment, including digital transformation and supply-chain disruptions, which reshape how innovation supports export performance.
The full issue of the journal is available at the following link.
We hope that the findings presented in this issue will be interesting and useful to academics, practitioners, and policymakers who focus on sustainable and responsible business management.
