Loading ...A Bi-Lingual (Russian and English) Electronic Journal
Co-Editors:
James Gillies,
Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada;Gennady Konstantinov,
Department of Management, State University - Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia.Managing Editor:
Alexander Settles,
Center for Corporate Governance, State University - Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia.
Aims and Scope
The imperative significance of corporate governance to the development of a market economy in Russia, Eastern Europe, China, and other transitional economies has been reflected in sustained interest by the World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, European Union, Canadian International Development Agency, and United States Agency for International Development in corporate governance issues. The growth in research and writing in the field concerning both developed and transitional countries indicates a strong interest in the issue by the academic community.
Corporate governance is defined broadly as the system by which companies are directed and controlled. This involves a set of relationships between a company’s management, its board, its shareholders and other stakeholders. The E-Journal focuses on the governance of all types, sizes and forms of corporate entity, with diverse ownership or membership structures and firms that are incorporated or operate in Russia and other states of the former Soviet Union. The E-Journal will be published through the State University - Higher School of Economics education portal and mirrored at the Schulich School of Business in Toronto Canada.
The Corporate Governance in Russia Journal acts as a forum for the exchange of information, insights and knowledge based on both theoretical development and practical experience. The Corporate Governance in Russia Journal will focus on publicizing forthcoming events, reviews of newly published studies, major legislative, regulatory, and judicial initiatives in Russia, and summaries of international developments on research concerning Russia in its initial volume and intends to broaden its scope to highlight original research in the field of corporate governance.
The E-Journal will consist of updates of forthcoming events, reviews of newly published studies, major legislative, egulatory, and judicial initiatives in Russia, summaries of international developments, and notes to the editor from ractitioners in the field and containing other similar material. The E-Journal welcomes reports on research in progress, working papers on major projects and research articles.
The E-journal is intended to help create community of practice and shared interests among students and practitioners of corporate governance in Russia. The E-Journal will publish information and articles in English and Russian.
Corporate Governance in Russia Journal is committed to facilitating knowledge, discussion, and debate to assist the growth of corporate governance theory, to encourage more effective boards and to produce better directors in practice.
Submissions
The Corporate Governance in Russia Journal solicits and welcomes notices of forthcoming events, reviews and summaries on appropriate topics, and original research on issues related to Corporate Governance in Russia.
Upcoming Events
Please submit notices of upcoming events for posting on the E-Journal’s web site. The E-Journal intends to be the premier one-stop notice board for corporate governance activities in Russia.
Summaries and Research Notes
The E-Journal welcomes the submission of reviews of newly published studies, major legislative, regulatory, and judicial initiatives in Russia, summaries of international developments, and notes to the editor from practitioners in the field. The preferred maximum length of summaries and research notes is 1,500 words (absolute maximum 2,000 words) including references. Summaries and research notes may be submitted in either English or Russian. If possible, please submit the publications with the title in both English and Russian for timely review.
The E-Journal welcomes theoretical and empirical papers that advance social scientific research on Russian corporate governance and strategic management. Submissions may be in English or Russian. Each article should have a Russian and English title and Russian and English abstract. The preferred maximum length of articles is 4,000 words (absolute maximum 6,000 words) including references. A total word count is requested. Paragraphs should not be numbered, and there should be no more than three (clearly marked) levels of subheading. All pages (and footnotes) should be numbered consecutively, and footnotes should be printed at the end of the article. Footnote indicators should be printed as superscript numbers or typed within parentheses in the exact position required. References to published works should follow the format of the Corporate Governance: An International Review and be listed as follows:
(1983) Separation of Ownership and Control, Journal of Law and Economics, 26, 301-325.Pfeffer, J. and Salincik, G.
(1978) The External Control of Organizations. NY: Harper and Row.Zald, M. N.
(1970) Political economy: A framework for analysis. In Mayer N. Zald (ed.) Power in Organisations. Nashville, Tenn.: Vanderbilt University Press.
publication elsewhere.Upcoming events, summaries and research notes, and articles should be submitted for publication in Microsoft Word format on via email or by a PC-compatible disk to the Editor at the following address:
Center for Corporate Governance State University - Higher School of Economics 4/2 Gnezdnikovskij Per., Room 28 Moscow, Russia 103009
Tel: +7 (095) 209-48-85
Fax: +7 (095) 209-48-85
Email: cgc@hse.ru
Copyright Assignment
Authors will be required to assign copyright in their paper to State University - Higher School of Economics. Copyright assignment is a condition of publication, and papers will not be passed to the publisher for production unless copyright has been assigned. To assist authors an appropriate copyright assignment form will be supplied by the editorial office.
