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: XXXX-XXXX

eISSN: XXXX-XXXX

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.

Author Guidelines

Before You Start

Authors are encouraged to carefully read the journal's aims and scope before submitting their manuscript to ensure that the research aligns with the journal’s focus and objectives.

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

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to AcademiansEdu journals are expected to:

Respond promptly to editorial queries during the review and publication process.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all research data.
Maintain confidentiality of editorial communications until a final editorial decision has been made.
Ensure that all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions.
Acknowledge contributors who do not meet authorship criteria.

In accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, authors are responsible for the originality, integrity, and accuracy of their work.

Policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

AcademiansEdu supports responsible use of Artificial Intelligence tools in academic writing.

AI tools cannot be credited as authors.
Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in manuscript preparation.
AI tools may be used only for language editing or grammar improvement.
Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the content.

Research and Publication Ethics

AcademiansEdu follows internationally recognized ethical standards including:

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

Authors must ensure that:

The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
All sources are properly cited.
Research involving humans or animals follows appropriate ethical guidelines.

All submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection software to ensure academic integrity.

Manuscript Preparation

File Format

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
PDF files may be uploaded for reference but cannot replace the Word manuscript.

Article Length

Articles should normally not exceed 8,000 words, including references, tables, figures, and appendices.

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally follow the structure below:

Title
Author Names and Affiliations
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Acknowledgements (optional)

Abstract

All manuscripts must include a structured abstract with a maximum length of 250 words.

The abstract should include the following sections:

Purpose
Design/Methodology/Approach
Findings
Originality/Value

Optional sections may include:

Research limitations or implications
Practical implications
Social implications

Keywords

Authors should provide 3–8 keywords that represent the main topics of the manuscript.

Figures and Tables

Figures

Figures may include charts, diagrams, photographs, or illustrations.
Acceptable formats include JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and EPS.
Each figure must include a number and descriptive caption.

Tables

Tables must be submitted in editable format.
Each table must include a clear title.
Tables should be numbered consecutively.

Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit supplementary materials including datasets, multimedia files, additional figures, or software code that support the research findings.

References

AcademiansEdu journals 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.

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal submission system or via the official editorial email.

The submission should include:

Manuscript file
Cover letter
Author information
Ethics approval statement (if applicable)

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Each submission is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers. Editorial decisions may include:

Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject

The typical review period is approximately 3–6 weeks.

Open Access Policy

All AcademiansEdu journals follow a Gold Open Access model.

Articles are freely available immediately upon publication under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Article Processing Charge (APC)

AcademiansEdu charges a flat Article Processing Charge (APC) of $100 USD for accepted manuscripts.

No fees are charged for:

Manuscript submission
Peer review
Rejected manuscripts

APC payment is required only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding submissions or manuscript preparation, please contact:

Editorial Office
Email: editorial@academiansedu.org

Editorial Team

Editorial board members.

Director

Christopher Alexander Udofia
Department of Philosophy, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria
PMB 1167, Uyo
editor@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

Indexing & Abstracting

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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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The editorial board of the Journal of Arts, Humanities and Society invites researchers, scholars, and practitioners to submit original manuscripts for publication in the upcoming 2025 issues. We welcome high-quality research articles, review papers, and interdisciplinary studies related to arts, humanities, and social sciences.

🕒 01/02/2025

Call for Papers 2025 – African Journal of Business, Economics and Management

The African Journal of Business, Economics and Management invites submissions for the 2025 publication cycle. Authors are encouraged to submit innovative research covering areas such as economics, business strategy, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and organizational management.