What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Coverage of strategy subfields: competitive strategy, corporate strategy, international strategy
- Acceptance of both quantitative and qualitative strategy research
- Rigorous peer review to ensure quality of strategic insights
- Open access for broad dissemination to practitioners and policymakers
- Fast review aligned with competitive research cycles
- CrossRef and Google Scholar indexing for maximum citability
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 Themes in Strategic Management Research
Strategic management journals in 2026 are particularly interested in: digital transformation strategies, post-pandemic organisational resilience, sustainability and ESG strategy, competitive advantage in platform economies, strategic leadership, blue ocean vs. red ocean strategy, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, resource-based view of the firm, and dynamic capabilities theory. Keith Publications journals welcome research across all these areas.
The Value of Open Access Strategic Research
Strategic management research has direct implications for business leaders, boards, investors, and government agencies. Open access publication ensures your findings are not trapped behind expensive paywalls — reaching the decision-makers who can act on your insights. Keith Publications journals are fully open access, making your strategic research globally accessible from day one of publication.
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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