STRATI Journal of Corporate Governance and Ethics

The Journal aims to:

• Promote research on governance systems, codes of conduct, ethical frameworks, and corporate responsibility practices.
• Analyze the impact of governance and ethics on corporate performance, market confidence, and sustainability.
• Provide a forum for policy-relevant and practice-oriented insights into governance reforms, board effectiveness, and accountability mechanisms.
• Examine governance challenges in both developed and emerging markets, including cultural, legal, and institutional differences.
• Encourage discussion of emerging issues such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration, stakeholder capitalism, and ethical leadership.

Scope includes (but is not limited to):

• Corporate governance structures and reforms
• Board composition, diversity, and performance
• Shareholder rights and activism
• Executive compensation and incentives
• Corporate ethics, culture, and compliance
• Risk governance and internal controls
• ESG integration in corporate strategy
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability reporting
• Governance challenges in family-owned, state-owned, and multinational enterprises

Detailed Themes

The journal invites submissions under, but not limited to, the following themes:

1. Governance Frameworks and Models – comparative studies of governance systems across jurisdictions.
2. Board Structures and Effectiveness – board independence, diversity, and committee functions.
3. Executive Leadership and Accountability – ethical leadership, CEO succession, and performance evaluation.
4. Shareholder Engagement and Activism – proxy voting, minority shareholder rights, and institutional investor influence.
5. Ethics in Corporate Decision-Making – moral philosophy applications, ethical dilemmas, and integrity systems.
6. Corporate Culture and Governance Outcomes – role of values, norms, and organizational behavior in governance.
7. ESG and Sustainable Governance – embedding environmental, social, and governance criteria into corporate strategies.
8. Transparency, Disclosure, and Reporting – sustainability reporting, integrated reporting, and financial disclosures.
9. Risk Governance – managing strategic, operational, financial, and reputational risks.
10. Corporate Fraud, Misconduct, and Whistleblowing – prevention, detection, and ethical accountability.
11. Regulation and Compliance – corporate governance codes, legal frameworks, and enforcement mechanisms.
12. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – community engagement, philanthropy, and shared value creation.
13. Governance of Family Businesses – succession planning, conflict resolution, and professionalization.
14. State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Governance – political influence, performance management, and transparency.
15. Cross-Border Governance Challenges – multinational governance, cultural diversity, and global codes of ethics.
16. Financial Institutions and Governance – governance in banking, insurance, and investment firms.
17. Digital Governance – cybersecurity, data privacy, AI ethics, and digital transformation oversight.
18. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Governance – representation, equity policies, and inclusive practices.
19. Impact of Global Crises on Governance – corporate governance in times of economic, political, or health crises.
20. Best Practices and Case Studies – lessons from exemplary governance and ethics frameworks worldwide.

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com