About the Journal

The African Journal of Contemporary Business and Management (AJCBM), ISSN 3142-5836 (Print) and 3142-5763 (Online), invites authors to submit original, high-quality, and unpublished manuscripts that make significant contributions to business, management, and related disciplines. Submitted manuscripts must not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication elsewhere. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, that all co-authors have approved the submission, and that the manuscript complies with the journal's ethical and publication standards. All submissions should be made electronically through the journal's online manuscript submission system. Upon receipt, each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening to assess its relevance to the journal's scope, adherence to formatting requirements, originality, and compliance with ethical standards before being considered for the journal's double-blind peer-review process.

Aims and Objectives

The AJCBM aims to advance scholarly knowledge by providing an international platform for the publication of high-quality research in business, management, and related disciplines. Specifically, the journal seeks to:

  • Advance contemporary business and management knowledge.
  • Publish high-quality scholarly research.
  • Promote interdisciplinary research.
  • Bridge theory, policy, and practice.
  • Encourage innovation and evidence-based management.
  • Support sustainable business and economic development.
  • Foster academic and professional collaboration.
  • Disseminate research with regional and global impact.

Scope and Coverage

Business Administration Strategic Management Human Resource Management Marketing Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Accounting Auditing Finance Banking Economics Development Economics Procurement and Supply Chain Management Operations Management Project Management Organizational Behaviour Leadership Corporate Governance International Business Business Analytics Artificial Intelligence in Business Information Systems Digital Business Digital Transformation FinTech Public Administration Tourism and Hospitality Sustainability ESG Corporate Social Responsibility SME Development Family Business Business Education Risk Management Quality Management Business Law E-commerce Logistics and Management-Based Studies

Types of Manuscripts

Original Research Articles Review Articles Systematic Literature Reviews Meta-Analysis Conceptual Papers Case Studies Research Notes Policy Papers Short Communications Book Reviews

Publication Frequency

The journal is published quarterly with four issues each year:

March June September December

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to the African Journal of Contemporary Business and Management (AJCBM) undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality scholarly research. Following an initial editorial screening for compliance with the journal's scope, formatting requirements, and ethical standards, suitable manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent experts with relevant subject expertise. Throughout the review process, the identities of both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure fairness, objectivity, and impartiality. Reviewers assess each manuscript based on its originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigour, theoretical and practical significance, relevance to the journal's aims and scope, clarity of presentation, quality of data analysis and interpretation, validity of the conclusions, and compliance with accepted ethical and publication standards. The reviewers' recommendations assist the Editorial Board in making informed decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection, while the final decision on publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

Open Access Policy

The AJCBM is committed to promoting the unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge through an open access publishing model. All published articles are made freely and permanently accessible online without subscription or access charges, enabling researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public worldwide to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and cite published works in accordance with the journal's copyright and licensing policy. By providing immediate, open access to its content, AJCBM aims to enhance the visibility, accessibility, readership, citation impact, and global exchange of scientific knowledge, while fostering collaboration and advancing research in business, management, and related disciplines.

Publication Ethics

The African Journal of Contemporary Business and Management (AJCBM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and responsible research in accordance with internationally recognized ethical principles and best publishing practices. The journal expects all participants in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and editorial staff, to conduct themselves with honesty, transparency, fairness, professionalism, and confidentiality. Authors are required to submit original work, accurately present research findings, appropriately acknowledge the contributions of others, and disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. The journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate or redundant publication, data fabrication, data falsification, image manipulation, citation manipulation, authorship misconduct, unethical research involving human or animal subjects, and any other form of scientific or academic misconduct. Any allegation of unethical conduct will be investigated thoroughly and fairly. Where misconduct is confirmed, the journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts, publish corrections, retract articles, notify relevant institutions or funding agencies where appropriate, and take any other necessary action to preserve the integrity, credibility, and reliability of the scholarly record.

Indexing and Archiving

The AJCBM is committed to maximizing the visibility, accessibility, credibility, and long-term preservation of published scholarly work. The journal actively seeks inclusion in reputable national and international indexing and abstracting databases to enhance the discoverability, citation, and global impact of its publications. AJCBM also aims to preserve its published content through recognized digital archiving and preservation services to ensure permanent access and protection against data loss. The journal will continuously work towards meeting the quality standards and technical requirements of major indexing services to maximize visibility, accessibility, and long-term preservation of published articles.