Call for Papers: Vol. 21, No. 4, August 2026 Issue

Posted on Jun 10, 2026

IJBM is an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in business and management disciplines.  We uphold rigorous academic standards and ethical publishing practices. We invite submissions of original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful case studies.

Submission Guidelines

  1. Manuscript Preparation:
    • Adhere strictly to our Author Guidelines for formatting, structure, and citation style.
    • Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  2. Submission Process:
  3. Peer Review:
    • All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two experts.
    • Review outcomes (accept/reject/revise) typically communicated within 4-10 weeks.
  4. Deadline:
    • Full manuscripts due by July 10, 2026 for consideration in the February 2026 issue.

Topics of Interest

We welcome research spanning traditional and emerging areas, including:

  • Core Disciplines:
    • Business Strategy & Innovation
    • Organizational Behavior & Leadership
    • Marketing Management & Consumer Insights
    • Human Resource Management & Talent Development
    • Operations Management & Supply Chain
    • Entrepreneurship & SME Growth
    • Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
    • International Business & Globalization
    • Corporate Governance & Risk Management

  • Emerging Frontiers:
    • Digital Transformation & AI in Business
    • Sustainable Business Models & ESG
    • Data-Driven Decision Making
    • Cross-Cultural Management in Hybrid Work Environments

Publication Benefits

  • Rapid dissemination: Accepted papers published online within 2-4 weeks of final acceptance.
  • Global visibility: Open access options available; 
  • Author support: Personalized editorial assistance and publication certificates for all contributors.
  • Ethical integrity: Strict adherence to COPE guidelines and plagiarism screening via Turnitin.

Contact

For queries, contact the editorial team at ijbm@ccsenet.org

  • ISSN(Print): 1833-3850
  • ISSN(Online): 1833-8119
  • Started: 2006
  • Frequency: bimonthly

Journal Metrics

Google Scholar Citations

h-index: 174

i10-index: 1295

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