About the Journal

The International Journal of Management Thinking (IJMT) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing contemporary and future-oriented management knowledge, organizational thinking, and strategic decision-making. The journal publishes high-quality theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary research that contributes to the understanding of organizations, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business development in rapidly evolving economic and societal environments.

IJMT serves as a global platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange innovative ideas, evidence-based insights, and emerging perspectives that shape the future of management theory, policy, and practice.

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Management Thinking (IJMT) welcomes original research articles, review papers, conceptual studies, and case analyses that contribute to the advancement of management knowledge, organizational practice, and business innovation. The journal particularly encourages forward-looking research that explores the transformation of management in an increasingly digital, intelligent, and interconnected world.

IJMT highly values interdisciplinary research that contributes to the development of next-generation management theories, sustainable organizational strategies, and innovative solutions for contemporary and future business challenges. Our broad areas of interest are comprehensively organized into five core thematic pillars:

Thematic Research Pillars

1. Digital Transformation & Intelligent Systems

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Management and Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Digital Transformation, Digital Governance, and Technology Strategy Management
  • Mobile, Smartphone-Based, and Omni-Channel Business Ecosystems in Management

2. Digital Economies & Emerging Business Ecosystems

  • Digital Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystems Management
  • FinTech, Digital Finance, and Financial Innovation
  • Social Commerce, Creator Economy, and Influencer Marketing
  • Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, and Consumer Technologies

3. Leadership, Organizations & Human Capital

  • Leadership Studies and Organizational Behavior
  • Human Resource Management and Global Talent Development
  • Future of Work, Hybrid Workplaces, Remote Work Management, and Digital Collaboration
  • Organizational Resilience, Agility, Risk and Crisis Management

4. Strategic, Project & Innovation Management

  • Strategic Management and Sustainable Competitive Advantage
  • Innovation Management and Knowledge Management
  • Corporate Governance and Institutional Policy
  • Business Model Innovation and Enterprise Development

5. Sustainability, Industry & Global Development

  • Sustainability and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Practices
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Ethical Management
  • Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics Management
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Business Ethics, Responsible Management, and Sustainable Corporate Practices

Publication Frequency: IJMT is a biannual publication (two issues per year).

Publishing Model: Accepted articles are published online promptly after acceptance through a continuous publication model and are assigned a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure immediate visibility and citation.

Peer Review Model: Double-Blind Peer Review

Open Access Model: Open Access

Article Processing Charges (APCs): The APC is payable only after a manuscript has successfully completed the peer-review process and has been formally accepted for publication.

Language: English

Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain copyright. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.