About the Journal

The idea of creating the journal “Economics of Science” emerged in 2014 as a response to the new challenges facing domestic science administrators. The impetus for opening a forum for discussion on the pages of the journal was the state policy vector aimed at internationalizing Russian science and increasing the competitiveness of Russian universities.

The economic and geopolitical situation that developed by the end of 2022 has exacerbated the problem of updating the scientific and technological priorities of the country's development, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of using government budget funds for scientific research.

The Editorial Board believes that the discussion of current issues in management of scientific research will be of interest and benefit to a wide range of readers, particularly enabling them to make more informed and reasoned decisions in the face of stringent financial constraints.

Economics of Science is an international peer-reviewed journal advancing interdisciplinary research on the governance, management, and economic dynamics of scientific and technological systems. The journal distinguishes itself through its unique focus on the post-Soviet space, integrating classical concepts in the economics of science (e.g., R&D policy, innovation ecosystems, digitalization, state-science relations, research assessment, scientometrics) with emerging topics such as technological sovereignty, intellectual security, project management in science, and management of patent activity/intellectual property.

Empirical and theoretical contributions address critical challenges in science and technology policy, funding mechanisms, and societal impact, emphasizing contextual realities of transitional economies. The journal serves as a platform for interdisciplinary scholarship that connects economic theory, policy design, and institutional analysis of science and technology systems.

Key topics include:

Science and technology policy in transitional economies
Technological sovereignty and security
Risk assessment in innovation systems
Intellectual property and patent analytics
Project management and R&D efficiency
State involvement in scientific development
Digital transformation of knowledge production
Metascience and research evaluation

Submission types:

Research articles (8,000–10,000 words)
Review articles (10,000–12,000 words)
Research notes (5,000–6,000 words) for the Discussion section.

Economics of Science upholds Diamond Open Access (free submission/readership), double-blind peer review, and promotes diversity across geographies, career stages, and methodologies.

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