Focus and Scope
Applied Management, Business and Finance (AMBF) (ISSN: Pending Print | Pending Online) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse across the fields of management, business, and finance. The journal publishes high-quality theoretical, empirical, and applied research that bridges academic rigor with real-world practice, supporting evidence-based decision-making for organizations, businesses, and policymakers at national, regional, and global levels.
SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL
The journal specifically welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and applied studies in the following thematic areas:
MANAGEMENT
Human Capital
Research on human resource management, talent development, employee performance, organizational commitment, and workforce strategies in public and private organizations.
Operations & Production
Studies on process efficiency, quality management, lean operations, supply chain optimization, and production system design.
Strategy & Competitiveness
Empirical and conceptual work on competitive advantage, strategic planning, business positioning, and organizational performance.
Corporate Governance
Research on board structure, transparency, accountability, ownership, and compliance mechanisms in organizations.
Risk Management
Studies on enterprise risk, risk assessment frameworks, mitigation strategies, and resilience in organizational contexts.
Innovation & Technology Management
Research on R&D management, digital transformation, technology adoption, and disruptive innovation in organizations.
Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Studies on leadership styles, motivation, organizational culture, group dynamics, and workplace behavior.
Supply Chain Management
Research on logistics, procurement, distribution networks, and supply chain integration and performance.
Change & Organizational Development
Studies on organizational transformation, change management strategies, and OD interventions.
BUSINESS
Entrepreneurship & SMEs
Research on startup ecosystems, small and medium enterprise growth, incubation, scaling strategies, and entrepreneurial behavior.
Business Strategy & Models
Studies on business model innovation, value creation, strategic fit, and competitive positioning.
Digital Business & E-Commerce
Research on platform economy, digital markets, online consumer behavior, and digital business transformation.
International Business
Studies on cross-border trade, foreign direct investment, global value chains, and multinational business strategy.
Business Ethics & CSR
Research on ESG principles, stakeholder management, corporate social responsibility, and ethical business conduct.
Family Business
Studies on succession planning, ownership governance, family dynamics, and professionalization in family-owned enterprises.
Product Innovation & Development
Research on new product development, design thinking, market fit, and innovation management.
Sustainable Business
Studies on green business practices, circular economy, SDGs alignment, and sustainability-driven strategies.
Islamic & Halal Business
Research on halal industry development, sharia-compliant business models, maqashid-based frameworks, and Islamic business ethics.
FINANCE
Corporate Finance
Research on capital structure, dividend policy, corporate valuation, and financial decision-making in firms.
Capital Markets & Investment
Studies on stock and bond markets, investment analysis, market efficiency, and investor behavior.
Portfolio & Asset Management
Research on portfolio diversification, asset allocation, fund management, and performance evaluation.
Digital Finance & Fintech
Studies on P2P lending, digital payments, blockchain finance, and the regulation of financial technology.
Islamic Finance
Research on sukuk, waqf, zakat, mudharabah, and other sharia-compliant financial instruments and institutions.
Financial Risk Management
Studies on credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, and enterprise-level financial risk frameworks.
Behavioral Finance
Research on cognitive bias, heuristics, investor behavior, and psychological influences on financial decision-making.
Financial Literacy & Inclusion
Studies on financial education, microfinance, access to financial services, and unbanked populations.
These thematic areas reflect the journal's commitment to integrating management science, business practice, and financial analysis with academic rigor and practical relevance. All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, reflecting our commitment to academic integrity and publication ethics (COPE).
Publication Frequency: The journal is published twice a year, in July and December.
