About the Journal
About the Journal
The Journal of Society and Management Studies (JSMS) is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed, open-access multidisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing rigorous scholarship on the interactions between society and management. Published by the Management and Social Science Research Network (MSSRN), and drawing on a wide range of theoretical, empirical, and methodological approaches, the journal provides a forum for substantive academic debate in the society and management domain, while also highlighting relevant practical developments in the field. The journal welcomes critical and reflexive perspectives that challenge dominant managerial assumptions and examine how management knowledge is produced, applied, and contested in response to contemporary societal transformations across global contexts, including research addressing socio-economic development and management issues.
Particular emphasis is placed on scholarship exploring the societal implications of managerial and corporate practices, such as their impact on people, the sustainability of economic activities, the role of management education in society, and how social, ethical, and institutional concerns shape business, social, and organisational behaviour worldwide. The journal promotes multi-level and cross-contextual analyses spanning individuals, organisations, industries, and societal systems, positioning management as a socially embedded activity. By bridging management studies with the social sciences, JSMS advances both theory and practice while addressing contemporary societal and organisational challenges across diverse global contexts. Thus, JSMS has an inclusive ethos and is open to multidisciplinary domains, approaches, and philosophical underpinnings.
Aim of the Journal
Primary JSMS aims to advance and integrate knowledge in society and management studies by publishing and disseminating high-quality research that makes substantive theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions.
Specifically, the journal aims to:
- To advance peer-reviewed research that deepens understanding of the dynamic interactions between society and management across local, national, and global contexts,
- To publish innovative scholarship in society and management studies that challenges dominant assumptions and advances critical, thought-provoking perspectives,
- To foster interdisciplinary dialogue by bridging management studies with social sciences, encouraging multi-level analyses spanning individuals, organisations, industries, and societal systems,
- To bridge the gap between theory, evidence, and practice in society and management studies, and
- To foster scholarly dialogue on contemporary and emerging challenges shaping society and management.
Scope of the Journal (Thematic Areas)
The journal invites submissions in the following areas, including but not limited to:
Organisation and General Management Studies
- Management and administration of business and organisational operations
- Organisational behaviour and operations management
- Human resource management and workforce dynamics
- Entrepreneurship, innovation, and critical management studies
- Financial management, corporate finance, investment decision-making
- Marketing, market analysis, consumer behaviour, branding, advertising, and marketing strategies
- International business, multinational companies, and global organisational strategies
- Strategic management
Society–Management Interface
- Social foundations of management and organising
- Societal consequences of managerial ideologies and practices
- Management as a socially embedded institution
- Knowledge production, legitimacy, and ethical management practices
Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainable Management
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate social performance, and creating shared value (CSV)
• Business ethics, organisational values, corporate culture, and stakeholder integration
• Sustainable business strategies, shared value–driven competitiveness, and alignment with the SDGs
• Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks and responsible governance
• Social impact measurement, impact assessment, reporting, transparency, and accountability
• Integrated reporting, sustainability reporting, and non-financial disclosure standards
• Inclusive business models, base-of-the-pyramid strategies, and social innovation
• Responsible supply chains, ethical sourcing, and sustainability across value chains
• Corporate purpose, long-term value creation, and mission-driven organisations
• Climate responsibility, environmental stewardship, and transition to low-carbon business models
Work, Employment, and Human Systems
- Labour Employment relations and labour dynamics
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and power in workplaces
- Human resource systems within social, cultural, and institutional contexts
- The future of work, including digitalisation, platform labour, and AI
- Workforce wellbeing, skills development, and employability
- Informal and precarious work
- Leadership, employee voice, and organisational culture, and
- Comparative employment systems and global labour standards
Leadership, Power, and Social Influence
- Leadership in organisations and society
- Power, authority, and organisational influence
- Leadership in social change, governance, and transformation
Policy, Regulation, and Societal Contexts
- Interactions between public policy and organisational practices
- Regulatory frameworks, corporatisation, and corporate political activism
- Management in public, hybrid, and non-profit organisational systems
Innovation, Technology, and Societal Change
- Digital transformation, emerging technologies, and organisational restructuring
- Innovation systems and their societal impact
- Ethical, social, and institutional dimensions of technological change
Management Education and Knowledge Transfer
- Responsible management education and curriculum innovation
- Industry–academia–society linkages
- Knowledge translation, social relevance, and managerial learning
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary, and Emerging Areas
- Sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, economics, social work, and cultural studies applied to management
- Global social issues (e.g., modern slavery, inequality, equity and inclusion, sustainability)
- Context-sensitive, comparative, and cross-cultural research
- Emerging and underexplored areas in society and management studies, including novel theoretical frameworks, innovative methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches
Frequency of Publication
The JSMS is published biannually, with issues released in January–June and July–December each year.
Article Submission Deadline
The JSMS accepts manuscripts on a rolling basis throughout the year. Authors may submit articles at any time, and submissions are considered continuously for peer review and publication.
To facilitate timely publication in the biannual issues:
- For the January–June issue, manuscripts should ideally be submitted by the end of February.
- For the July–December issue, manuscripts should ideally be submitted by the end of August.
Submissions received after these recommended dates will be automatically considered for the following issue to ensure proper review and production timelines.
In addition to regular issue publication, JSMS operates an “Online First” mode, whereby accepted articles are published online as soon as the final proofs are approved, providing immediate access to readers and enhancing timeliness, visibility, and citation potential.
This flexible submission and publication policy ensures:
- Continuous opportunities for authors to publish high-quality research.
- Efficient editorial and peer review management.
- Rapid dissemination of research through online-first publication, ahead of print issues.
Financial Support
The JSMS is an open-access journal, fully supported by the MSSRN. MSSRN provides all strategic, financial, and operational resources required for journal management, which is under MSSRN.
Publisher
The JSMS is published by the MSSRN, a not-for-profit, research-driven academic organisation based in Dhumbarahi, Ward No. 4, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
