What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Specific scope covering performance management, motivation, and productivity
- Acceptance of both quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (interviews) methods
- Fast review for practitioner-relevant research
- Open access so findings reach HR managers and business leaders
- CrossRef DOI for academic citation
- Welcoming of cross-industry performance research
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.
Key Topics in Employee Performance Research
Employee performance journals cover: performance management systems and appraisals, goal-setting and motivation theories, incentive structures and pay-for-performance, employee engagement and its impact on performance, remote work and performance outcomes, training and development as performance drivers, psychological safety and performance, leadership impact on individual performance, and performance measurement in public sector organisations.
Why Employee Performance Research Has High Impact
Employee performance is directly linked to organisational competitiveness, customer satisfaction, and financial outcomes. Research findings in this area are immediately applicable by HR managers, team leaders, and executives. Open access publication ensures your performance research reaches these practitioners globally — not just academics — amplifying its real-world impact.
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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