Aim & Scope

Aim

The International Journal of Management Research (IJMR) aims to provide a high-quality academic platform for the publication and dissemination of original, relevant, and impactful research in the fields of management, business, organizational studies, and related disciplines.

The journal seeks to advance management knowledge by publishing theoretical, conceptual, empirical, and applied studies that address contemporary organizational challenges, emerging business practices, and developments in local and international markets.

IJMR encourages contributions from academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, consultants, and industry professionals. The journal particularly welcomes research that connects management theory with professional practice and provides useful insights for organizations, institutions, businesses, governments, and society.

The journal aims to:

Promote original and ethically conducted management research
Encourage interdisciplinary and international scholarly collaboration
Support evidence-based managerial and organizational decision-making
Provide a platform for emerging and established researchers
Disseminate innovative ideas, models, frameworks, and research findings
Strengthen the relationship between academic research and business practice
Address contemporary economic, technological, social, and organizational challenges
Contribute to the development of management education, policy, and professional practice

Scope

IJMR publishes scholarly work covering a broad range of management and business-related subjects. The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, conceptual papers, case studies, comparative studies, short communications, and other academically relevant contributions.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Strategic Management

Strategic planning and implementation
Competitive strategy
Corporate strategy
Business models
Strategic decision-making
Organizational growth and performance
Strategic change and transformation
Corporate restructuring
Industry and competitor analysis

Human Resource Management

Recruitment and selection
Employee training and development
Performance management
Talent management
Compensation and rewards
Employee engagement
Workplace diversity and inclusion
Human resource analytics
Employee retention and turnover
Strategic human resource management

Organizational Behaviour

Employee motivation
Job satisfaction
Organizational commitment
Teamwork and group behaviour
Workplace attitudes
Organizational culture
Power, politics, and conflict
Employee wellbeing
Workplace stress
Organizational citizenship behaviour

Leadership and Governance

Leadership theories and practices
Transformational and transactional leadership
Ethical leadership
Strategic leadership
Corporate governance
Board effectiveness
Managerial decision-making
Leadership development
Public-sector leadership
Responsible governance

Marketing Management

Consumer behaviour
Marketing strategy
Brand management
Digital and social-media marketing
Customer relationship management
Services marketing
Retail marketing
International marketing
Marketing communication
Market segmentation, targeting, and positioning
Customer satisfaction and loyalty

Financial Management

Corporate finance
Financial decision-making
Investment and portfolio management
Financial risk management
Capital structure
Working-capital management
Financial performance
Banking and financial institutions
Behavioural finance
Islamic finance
Financial technology

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations strategy
Production and service management
Supply-chain integration
Procurement and purchasing
Logistics and distribution
Inventory management
Quality management
Lean management
Business-process improvement
Supply-chain resilience
Sustainable supply-chain practices

Project Management

Project planning and control
Project performance
Risk management
Project leadership
Project governance
Critical success factors
Stakeholder management
Agile project management
Construction and infrastructure projects
Public-sector and healthcare projects
Digital project management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Entrepreneurial intention and behaviour
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Start-up management
Business incubation
Social entrepreneurship
Family businesses
Innovation management
Product and process innovation
Technology entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial ecosystems
Women and youth entrepreneurship

Digital Business and Technology Management

Digital transformation
Electronic commerce
Artificial intelligence in management
Business analytics
Management information systems
Digital platforms
Technology adoption
Cybersecurity management
Digital leadership
Automation and organizational change
Data-driven decision-making

International Business

International management
Global business strategy
Cross-cultural management
Foreign direct investment
International trade
Multinational enterprises
Global supply chains
Emerging markets
International human resource management
Global leadership

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Corporate social responsibility
Sustainable business practices
Environmental management
Green management
Environmental, social, and governance practices
Business ethics
Responsible leadership
Sustainable entrepreneurship
Circular economy
Social and environmental performance

Public Administration and Nonprofit Management

Public-sector management
Public policy and governance
Administrative reforms
Local-government management
Nonprofit organizations
Public-service delivery
Institutional performance
Public financial management
Development administration
Public-private partnerships

Business Analytics and Decision Sciences

Business intelligence
Quantitative decision-making
Predictive analytics
Data-driven management
Operations research
Decision-support systems
Performance measurement
Management science
Forecasting and optimization
Artificial intelligence-assisted decision-making

Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility

Ethical decision-making
Corporate accountability
Professional ethics
Ethical organizational culture
Workplace fairness
Corporate transparency
Anti-corruption practices
Responsible business conduct
Stakeholder responsibility
Ethical challenges in digital business

Management Education

Business and management education
Curriculum development
Teaching and learning methods
Case-based learning
Online and blended education
Leadership education
Employability skills
Professional development
Entrepreneurship education
Technology-supported learning

Economics and Business Policy

Managerial economics
Business policy
Economic development and business performance
Industrial policy
Regulatory environments
Labour markets
Entrepreneurship policy
Innovation policy
Trade and investment policy
Economic uncertainty and organizational decision-making

Interdisciplinary Research

IJMR encourages interdisciplinary studies that connect management research with areas such as:

Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Information technology
Engineering
Education
Healthcare
Public administration
Environmental studies
Law and governance
Development studies
Communication and media studies

Types of Manuscripts

The journal considers the following categories of scholarly submissions:

Original research articles
Review articles
Systematic literature reviews
Conceptual papers
Case studies
Comparative studies
Short communications
Methodological papers
Policy analyses
Industry-based studies
Book reviews, where approved by the editorial office

Geographic Coverage

IJMR welcomes research from all countries and regions. The journal encourages comparative, cross-cultural, national, regional, and international studies that contribute to a broader understanding of management and business practices.

Particular consideration is given to research addressing emerging economies, developing markets, organizational transformation, innovation, sustainability, and contemporary management challenges.

Research Approach

The journal accepts studies using:

Quantitative research methods
Qualitative research methods
Mixed-method research
Case-study approaches
Experimental and quasi-experimental designs
Survey-based research
Longitudinal and cross-sectional studies
Systematic and bibliometric reviews
Conceptual and theoretical analyses
Comparative and interdisciplinary research designs

Out-of-Scope Submissions

Manuscripts may be considered outside the journal’s scope when they:

Do not have a clear connection with management or business studies
Present only descriptive information without a meaningful scholarly contribution
Lack an appropriate theoretical, conceptual, or methodological foundation
Focus entirely on technical or scientific issues without managerial implications
Contain insufficient analysis, discussion, or practical relevance
Do not comply with the journal’s ethical and academic requirements

All submissions are evaluated according to their originality, relevance, methodological quality, academic contribution, ethical compliance, and consistency with the aim and scope of IJMR.