Aiming to be the de facto business and management open access journal!

Authors are invited to submit theoretical and empirical papers in all categories of business such as e-business, general management, international business, strategy, marketing, supply chain management, organization studies, entrepreneurship, enterprise, innovation and human resource management. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but rather an indication of the areas of concern of the journal. We aim to develop a journal that will appeal to both business and management practitioners. On that basis, papers that include practical applications to any business and management field are welcomed.

We endeavour to provide rapid and informative feedback to authors. Our objective is to obtain reviews from referees within 10 weeks of the initial paper submission. For the author guidelines and for submitting an article please click here. We are looking forward to receiving quality submissions for our forthcoming volumes. Every year we receive more than 500 papers. We only accept a small number of papers, after a rigorous double blind review process. All papers are available for free as we are an open access journal.

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Understanding How Green Advertising Promotes Sustainable Consumption: The Mediating Effects of Brand Trust and Brand Image, and the Role of Greenwashing as a Moderator

Hoang, V.T., Le, T.P.L., & Dang, H.P.

In the contemporary landscape, consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of consumption habits, which has fostered a growing preference for sustainable products. This study seeks to deepen understanding of how green advertising shapes consumer behaviour amid growing concerns about greenwashing. Drawing upon the Hierarchy of Effects (HOE) theory, ...

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The Effect of Ethical Culture on Innovative Work Behaviour in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Seini, H.

This study examines innovative work behaviour through the lens of ethical culture, conceptualized as an eight-dimensional construct based on the Corporate Ethical Virtues (CEV) model. Adopting a quantitative approach, data were collected with a questionnaire administered to a sample of 647 employees from 123 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cameroon. The ...

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A Systematic Review of Applications of Digital Twins: An Implementation and Benefits Perspective

Zhang, M.

A digital twin is a virtual representation of physical objects that can provide real-time simulation of operating scenarios, aiming to provide insights that can facilitate decision-making. Although previous research has highlighted the potential of digital twins, organisations continue to face challenges in realising the benefits through effective implementation. Therefore, the ...

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Technology Connectivity Outside Working Hours and Work Engagement: The Role of Work-Family Conflict, Professional Expertise, and Proactive Personality

Hiep, H. Y., Thi Minh Yen, P., Thi Nhu Mai, N., & Ngoc Hien, N.

Utilizing information and communication technologies for work outside of regular working hours can lead to an adverse impact on employees. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the roles of boundary communications and personal resources on work-life conflict and work engagement. Consequently, the authors employed boundary theory ...

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Designing paywalls in Free-to-Play video games: monetisation innovations in-between free and premium strategies

Davidovici, M.

The Free-To-Play (F2P) model has evolved from simple microtransactions of a few digital items to complex monetisation strategies that combine multiple types of currencies, product strategies and bundles. Although designing paywalls is a core issue in F2P monetisation, little research has examined F2P paywall features on a ...

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Twenty Years of Scholarship in the International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management: Reflections on and Pathways for Future Inquiries

Davlembayeva, D., Marikyan, D., & Papagiannidis, S.

This editorial paper reflects on the research published in the International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management to celebrate its 20th anniversary and a new phase for the journal. We discuss the theoretical, methodological, and thematic approaches that depict the journal's contributions. Through this analysis, we identify six key ...

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Sustainable Project Portfolio Management - A Design Science Research Approach

Mohammad, J., & Husamaldin, L.

This paper follows the Design Science Research (DSR) approach to address the integration of sustainability into Project Portfolio Management (PPM). The current research identifies the key challenges in sustainable project management and how DSR methodology guides the iterative design, development, and evaluation of an artefact that integrates sustainability within the ...

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Rethinking Ethnocentric Buying Behaviour: The Limited Role of Brand Image in Domestic Product Preferences

Chahal, S., & Narwal, M.

A great deal of research on consumer ethnocentrism has been undertaken in both developed and developing countries. However, there has been a paucity of research in India into the effect of consumer ethnocentrism on buying behaviour in relation to domestic items when domestic alternatives are available. As a result, this ...

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