International Journal of Management and Sustainability

International Journal of Management and Sustainability (IJMS) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge on the role of management, business, governance, and innovation in achieving sustainable development. The journal publishes high-quality theoretical, empirical, and review research that explores how organizations, institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders contribute to economic prosperity, social well-being, and environmental sustainability.

IJMS aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application by promoting interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses contemporary sustainability challenges at local, national, and global levels. The journal particularly encourages research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainable business practices, responsible leadership, and sustainable economic development.

Editorial and Peer-Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous editorial and peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

• Initial Editorial Assessment: Each manuscript is evaluated by the editorial team to determine its suitability for the journal and its alignment with the aims and scope of IJMS. Manuscripts that fall outside the journal’s focus or raise ethical concerns, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or other forms of academic misconduct, may be rejected without external review.

• Plagiarism Screening: To maintain the highest standards of academic integrity, all submissions are screened using CrossCheck powered by iThenticate before entering the peer-review process.

• Peer Review: Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial evaluation are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process conducted by qualified experts in the relevant field. Authors typically receive a first decision within approximately 45-60 days.

Publication Timeline

The journal is committed to maintaining an efficient and transparent publication process. Current median processing times are:

While many accepted manuscripts are published online promptly following final approval, the median time from acceptance to online publication is currently 60 days. In some cases, publication may require additional time to ensure balanced issue planning, thematic consistency, and diversity of published content.

Publication Frequency

International Journal of Management and Sustainability is published quarterly, with four issues released annually in March, June, September, and December.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

There is no submission fee for manuscripts submitted to IJMS. Upon acceptance, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 1,500. Manuscripts requiring substantial English-language editing may incur an additional language editing fee, depending on the length and complexity of the article.

Authors may be eligible for APC discounts through the publisher’s discount programs. For current discount opportunities and eligibility criteria, please visit the APC Discount Policy page.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

Each article published in IJMS is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring permanent accessibility, discoverability, and reliable citation of scholarly content.

Indexing and Visibility

IJMS is indexed in Scopus and other reputable academic databases, enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of published research on a global scale.

Reviewer Recognition

The journal highly values the contributions of peer reviewers. Reviewers who provide timely and comprehensive review reports receive vouchers that entitle them to discounts on the APC of future publications in any Conscientia Beam journal. 

Publication Ethics and Academic Integrity

Conscientia Beam is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The publisher enforces rigorous peer-review procedures and strict ethical policies to ensure the quality and credibility of the scientific record. Cases involving plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, inappropriate authorship attribution, duplicate publication, or other forms of research misconduct are treated with the utmost seriousness and are addressed under a zero-tolerance policy.

To verify the originality of submitted manuscripts, all submissions are screened using iThenticate and evaluated against previously published literature. Through these measures, IJMS and Conscientia Beam strive to uphold transparency, accountability, and excellence in scholarly publishing.