African Journal of Business, Economics and Management

The African Journal of Business, Economics and Management (AJBEM) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to advancing research and knowledge in the fields of business, economics, and management.

ISSN: 3141-3137

Publication Frequency: Quarterly

All articles published in this journal are freely accessible under an open access policy. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal permission to publish.

Aims and scope

African Journal of Business, Economics and Management (AJBEM) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to advancing research and knowledge in the fields of business, economics, and management. The journal aims to provide a high-quality academic platform for researchers, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to publish innovative and impactful research that contributes to the understanding of economic development, business practices, and managerial strategies in Africa and across the global economy.

The journal encourages the publication of original research that addresses contemporary economic and business challenges, organizational dynamics, market behavior, and policy issues affecting both emerging and developed economies. While the journal particularly welcomes research focusing on African economies and business environments, it also accepts global studies that contribute to theoretical and practical advancements in business, economics, and management sciences.

The scope of the journal encompasses a broad range of disciplines within business, economics, and management, including but not limited to:

Business Studies

Business Administration and Corporate Strategy
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
International Business and Global Trade
Business Innovation and Digital Transformation
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Marketing and Consumer Behavior
Supply Chain and Operations Management

Economics

Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Development Economics and Economic Policy
International Economics and Trade Policy
Financial Economics and Banking Systems
Public Economics and Fiscal Policy
Environmental and Resource Economics
Labor Economics and Human Capital Development

Management Studies

Strategic Management and Organizational Behavior
Human Resource Management and Leadership
Project Management and Operations Strategy
Knowledge Management and Innovation Management
Public Administration and Institutional Management
Technology and Information Systems Management

The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, theoretical studies, case studies, and policy analyses that contribute to academic knowledge and practical decision-making. Interdisciplinary research integrating business, economics, management, finance, and public policy is particularly encouraged.

The African Journal of Business, Economics and Management aims to foster academic dialogue and knowledge exchange that supports sustainable economic growth, effective business practices, and improved management systems in Africa and the wider global community.

Editorial Board Members

Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Barbhuyan Dr. Hashem Abed Allah Sowan Al-Shurafat Carla Del Gesso Dr. Zichao Li Dr. Tarek Chebbi Prof. Kun Su

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Author Guidelines

Before You Start

Authors are encouraged to carefully review the journal’s aims and scope before submitting a manuscript to ensure that the submission aligns with the journal’s academic focus and publication objectives.

For questions regarding manuscript preparation or submission, authors may contact the editorial office at: editorial@academiansedu.org

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to AcademiansEdu journals are expected to:

Ensure the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the submitted work.
Confirm that the manuscript has not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal.
Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions to the research.
Properly acknowledge all sources, citations, and contributors.
Respond promptly to editorial communications and revision requests.
Disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the research or publication process.

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with relevant ethical standards and include appropriate ethical approval statements where applicable.

Publication Ethics

AcademiansEdu follows internationally recognized ethical publishing standards and adheres to the principles of:

COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)

All submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, fabricated data, manipulated images, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices may be rejected.

Policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Authors may use generative AI tools for language improvement or grammar assistance; however, authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the submitted work.

AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
Authors must disclose any significant use of AI tools in manuscript preparation.
AI-generated content must be carefully reviewed and verified by the authors.

Manuscript Preparation

File Format

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
The manuscript must be written in clear academic English.
Use Times New Roman, font size 12, with appropriate spacing and margins.

Article Types

Research Articles
Review Articles
Case Studies
Short Communications
Technical Reports

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally include the following sections where applicable:

Title
Author Names and Affiliations
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Materials and Methods / Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements (optional)
Conflict of Interest Statement
References

Abstract and Keywords

All manuscripts must include an abstract not exceeding 250 words.

Authors should provide 3–8 keywords representing the core topics of the manuscript.

Figures and Tables

Figures and tables must be clearly numbered and appropriately titled.
Images should be of high quality and submitted in standard formats such as JPEG or PNG.
Tables should be editable and not submitted as images.

References

References should follow the APA 7th Edition citation style.

Example Journal Article:

Smith, J., & Brown, A. (2024). Artificial intelligence in medical diagnostics. International Journal of Clinical Research, 12(3), 45–60.

Example Book:

Porter, M. (2008). Competitive Strategy. Free Press.

Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit supplementary materials including datasets, multimedia files, software code, or additional supporting documents relevant to the study.

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the official online submission system available on the journal website.

Authors should ensure that all required submission information and files are complete before final submission.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Submissions passing the initial editorial screening are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers based on originality, scientific quality, methodology, clarity, and relevance to the journal scope.

Editorial decisions may include:

Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject

The peer review process typically takes approximately 4–6 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and revision requirements.

Open Access Policy

All AcademiansEdu journals follow a Gold Open Access publishing model.

All published articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Article Processing Charge (APC)

AcademiansEdu applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $50 USD for accepted manuscripts.

The APC supports editorial management, peer review coordination, typesetting, DOI registration, online hosting, and long-term digital archiving.

No fees are charged for manuscript submission, peer review, or rejected articles.

Payment is required only after final acceptance of the manuscript.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their work published in AcademiansEdu journals.

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original work is properly cited.

Contact Information

For questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission, or publication policies, please contact:

Editorial Office
Email: editorial@academiansedu.org

Chief Editor

Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Barbhuyan
Chief Editor
Assistant Professor, Department of Education
Rabindranath Tagore University, Hojai, Assam, India
Email: drnib@rtuassam.ac.in

Associate Editors

Dr. Hashem Abed Allah Sowan Al-Shurafat
Associate Editor
Department of Accounting
Business School, The Hashemite University
Zarqa, Jordan

Carla Del Gesso, PhD
Associate Editor
Department of Economics
Adjunct Professor of Public Management and Accounting
University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy

Dr. Zichao Li
Associate Editor
Department of Management Sciences and Engineering
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Dr. Tarek Chebbi
Associate Editor
Faculty of Economics and Management
University of Sousse, Tunisia

Prof. Kun Su
Associate Editor
Department of Management
Northwestern Polytechnical University
Xi’an, China

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Reviewer information

Peer review process

AcademiansEdu journals follow a rigorous double-blind peer review process. In this model, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process in order to ensure fairness and unbiased evaluation.

Each submitted manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers who possess expertise in the relevant research area. Reviewers assess manuscripts based on scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, and overall contribution to the field.

Constructive feedback from reviewers plays a critical role in improving the quality of research and maintaining the academic integrity of our journals.

Mission

The mission of the peer review process at AcademiansEdu is to maintain excellence and rigor in scholarly publishing by ensuring that only high-quality, ethical, and scientifically sound research is published.

Vision

Our vision is to build a global network of expert reviewers who contribute their knowledge and experience to support transparent, reliable, and impactful scholarly communication.

Values

AcademiansEdu values diversity, academic integrity, and constructive collaboration. Our reviewers represent a global community of researchers and professionals who provide thoughtful, respectful, and objective evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

Ethics

All manuscripts and review materials must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss submitted manuscripts with anyone outside the editorial process without explicit permission from the journal editors.

Reviewers are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline review assignments when such conflicts may affect their impartial judgment.

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News

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