What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Scope covering both quantitative analytics and management application
- Acceptance of data-driven empirical research
- Openness to interdisciplinary analytics research (business + IT + data science)
- Fast review for rapidly evolving analytics topics
- Open access for maximum reach to practitioners and academics
- Indexed for discoverability in management and computing databases
Recommended Journals — Cluster 6: Business, Management & Entrepreneurship
All journals below are published by Keith Publications — open access, peer-reviewed, and indexed for global discoverability.
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Business and Management Sciences Journal
(BMSJ)
Business administration, management theories, organizational studies, and applied business research.
Business Administration Management Sciences Organizational Behavior Strategic Management -
Columbia Journal of Business and Economic Research
(CJBER)
Business, economics, human resource management, marketing, finance, and interdisciplinary management research.
Business Economics Human Resource Management Financial Management Marketing Research -
Columbia Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management
(CJEM)
Entrepreneurship, innovation, startup ecosystems, SME research, and venture management.
Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Small Business Venture Development -
Journal of Human Resource and Organizational Behavior
(JHROB)
Human resource management, employee performance, organizational behavior, leadership, and workforce development.
Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior Leadership Studies Employee Performance
Fast Publication: All Keith Publications journals complete initial review within 2–5 business days and full peer review within 2–4 weeks. Articles are published online within 5–10 days of acceptance — making us one of the fastest open access publishers in the business and management field.
Business Analytics Research Areas
Business analytics journals cover: predictive analytics in business, HR analytics and people analytics, financial analytics, supply chain analytics, customer analytics and CRM, marketing analytics, big data in business decision-making, business intelligence systems, operational analytics, and the ethics and governance of business data use.
Why Business Analytics Research Is in High Demand
In the era of big data, every business wants to be data-driven — but few know how to do it well. Business analytics research provides the frameworks, tools, and evidence-based practices that organisations need to use data effectively. Publishing in an open access analytics journal maximises the reach of your research to data professionals, managers, and executives who can immediately apply your findings.
Tips to Maximise Your Acceptance Chances
- Align your topic with the journal's scope — read the aims and scope carefully before submitting.
- Write a compelling abstract — it's the first thing editors and reviewers read. Make it clear, concise, and keyword-rich.
- Ensure strong methodology — clearly describe your research design, data collection, and analysis method.
- Use current and relevant citations — include recent publications (within the last 5 years) alongside seminal works.
- Follow formatting guidelines exactly — non-compliant manuscripts are often desk-rejected without review.
- Write a strong conclusion — summarise key findings, discuss implications, acknowledge limitations, and suggest future research.
- Proofread thoroughly — language errors reduce credibility. Use professional proofreading tools or services.
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