IJBMAR
International Journal of Business, Management and Applied Research is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, practice and applied research across contemporary business and management disciplines.
International Journal of Business, Management and Applied Research
The International Journal of Business, Management and Applied Research (IJBMAR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice across the broad and evolving fields of business, management and applied research.
IJBMAR provides a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, doctoral scholars, practitioners, industry professionals, consultants, policymakers and knowledge professionals to disseminate high-quality research addressing contemporary challenges and emerging opportunities in organizations, businesses, markets, industries and society.
The journal is founded on the principle that academic research should not only advance theoretical knowledge but also contribute to solving real-world organizational and societal challenges.
Our Purpose
The contemporary business environment is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancement, globalization, changing consumer expectations, sustainability requirements, economic uncertainty and evolving workforce dynamics.
IJBMAR aims to provide a global platform for research that examines these developments and contributes to a deeper understanding of how organizations and businesses can adapt, innovate, remain competitive and create sustainable value.
The journal particularly welcomes research exploring the intersection of business, management, technology, innovation, analytics, sustainability and organizational transformation.
A Researcher-Centric Publishing Approach
IJBMAR has been established with a researcher-centric approach to scholarly publishing. We recognize that researchers often encounter challenges beyond the research itself, including lengthy editorial processes, complex manuscript formatting requirements, fragmented submission procedures and high publication costs.
Efficient Publishing
IJBMAR aims to maintain a streamlined and technology-enabled editorial workflow designed to reduce unnecessary administrative delays while preserving rigorous academic and peer-review standards.
Author-Friendly Formatting
The journal provides structured technical and in-house formatting support to help authors prepare manuscripts according to IJBMAR publication standards and reduce avoidable formatting barriers.
Affordable Publishing
IJBMAR aims to maintain transparent and researcher-friendly Article Processing Charges while considering the financial challenges faced by early-career researchers, doctoral scholars and researchers with limited institutional funding.
Quality Without Compromise
Faster and more accessible publishing does not mean lower academic standards. Editorial decisions remain based on research quality, originality, relevance, methodological rigour and ethical compliance.
Commitment to Research Quality
IJBMAR is committed to maintaining high standards of scholarly communication, research integrity and editorial independence.
All manuscripts submitted to the journal are evaluated according to established editorial and peer-review procedures.
- Rigorous peer review
- Research integrity
- Editorial independence
- Publication transparency
- Responsible authorship
- Ethical research practices
- Conflict-of-interest disclosure
- Similarity and integrity screening
- Corrections and retractions
- Responsible use of artificial intelligence
International and Interdisciplinary Perspective
IJBMAR seeks to promote scholarly communication across geographical boundaries and disciplinary perspectives. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers worldwide and encourages international, comparative, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary research.
Studies integrating business and management with technology, economics, behavioural sciences, data science, sustainability and social sciences are particularly encouraged where such integration contributes meaningfully to the research problem.
Our Core Research Areas
1. Business & Strategic Management
Strategic management, organizational effectiveness, leadership, decision-making, change management and international business.
2. Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Entrepreneurship, start-ups, innovation management, technology entrepreneurship, business models and SMEs.
3. Marketing & Consumer Research
Marketing strategy, digital marketing, consumer behaviour, branding, customer experience, e-commerce and services marketing.
4. Finance & Accounting
Corporate finance, accounting, auditing, investment, banking, financial services and FinTech.
5. Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour
HR management, talent management, organizational behaviour, employee engagement, leadership and future of work.
6. Operations & Supply Chain Management
Operations, supply chain management, logistics, procurement, quality management and supply-chain resilience.
7. Business Analytics & Digital Transformation
Business analytics, artificial intelligence, generative AI, digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.
8. Sustainability, Governance & Responsible Business
Corporate governance, business ethics, ESG, corporate social responsibility, sustainable business and responsible management.
Types of Research
IJBMAR welcomes rigorous theoretical, empirical, conceptual, methodological and applied contributions.
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Systematic Literature Reviews
- Meta-Analyses
- Conceptual Papers
- Theoretical Papers
- Empirical Studies
- Case Studies
- Methodological Papers
- Short Research Communications
- Research Notes
- Industry and Practice Perspectives
Open Access and Digital-First Publishing
IJBMAR operates as a digital-first, open-access journal designed to make scholarly research accessible to researchers, academic institutions, professionals and readers without traditional subscription barriers.
Published articles are made available online with appropriate scholarly metadata, citation information and persistent identification mechanisms where applicable.
The journal's open-access approach is intended to enhance the dissemination, discoverability and global accessibility of scholarly research while respecting applicable copyright and licensing conditions.
Building a Globally Recognized Journal
IJBMAR's long-term objective is to establish itself as a respected international scholarly publication that contributes meaningfully to the advancement of business and management research.
The journal continuously aims to strengthen:
- Editorial quality
- Peer-review standards
- Author experience
- Publication efficiency
- International participation
- Research discoverability
- Publication ethics
- Digital publishing infrastructure
- Scholarly impact
IJBMAR intends to pursue inclusion in reputable abstracting and indexing databases subject to meeting the eligibility, quality and evaluation requirements of the respective indexing services.
Our Publishing Philosophy
Quality Research. Efficient Publishing. Author-Friendly Processes. Affordable Access.
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