About the Journal

IFSMRC African International Journal of Research in Management (AIJRM) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal committed to advancing high-quality research in the broad field of management and allied disciplines. The journal serves as an international platform for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policy professionals to publish innovative and impactful research that contributes to the development of management knowledge, theory, and practice across Africa and beyond.

AIJRM is published under the academic vision of IFSMRC (International Foundation for Scientific Management and Research Collaboration) with the aim of promoting rigorous scholarly communication, interdisciplinary dialogue, and evidence-based management solutions for contemporary organizational and societal challenges.

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster excellence in management research by providing a credible and accessible publishing platform for original, relevant, and high-impact scholarly work. We are dedicated to encouraging research that bridges theory and practice, supports sustainable development, and addresses emerging managerial issues in both local and global contexts.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a globally recognized journal in management research, known for academic integrity, research excellence, innovation, and meaningful contribution to business, leadership, governance, entrepreneurship, and organizational transformation.

What We Publish

AIJRM welcomes original and unpublished scholarly contributions including:

  • Research Articles
  • Review Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Conceptual Papers
  • Short Communications
  • Book Reviews
  • Empirical and Applied Research

The journal publishes research in, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Strategic Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Leadership and Governance
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • International Business
  • Public Administration and Policy
  • Project and Risk Management
  • Digital Transformation and Management Information Systems

Our Commitment

At AIJRM, we are committed to:

  • Maintaining a rigorous and transparent peer-review process
  • Upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity
  • Promoting open access to quality scholarly knowledge
  • Encouraging interdisciplinary and cross-sector research collaboration
  • Supporting emerging researchers and early-career academics
  • Publishing research with practical relevance and societal impact

Why Publish With Us?

Authors choose AIJRM because we provide:

  • A peer-reviewed and professionally managed publication process
  • Open access visibility and global readership
  • Fast, fair, and constructive editorial review
  • International editorial standards
  • A platform for impactful and policy-relevant management research
  • Broad disciplinary scope within management and business studies

Our Academic Focus

AIJRM recognizes that management research plays a critical role in shaping institutions, organizations, and economies. The journal particularly encourages submissions that address contemporary management challenges in emerging economies, African development contexts, and global business environments.

By connecting academic research with real-world management practice, AIJRM seeks to promote intellectual advancement, strategic insight, and transformative leadership.

Join Our Scholarly Community

IFSMRC African International Journal of Research in Management invites researchers, academicians, professionals, and institutions to contribute to the growing body of management scholarship. Through collaborative research and quality publishing, AIJRM aims to support knowledge creation, innovation, and sustainable development in management sciences.