CMD Journal for Management and Social Research (CJMSR)
The CMD Journal for Management and Social Research (CJMSR) is a Double-Blind Peer-Reviewed, Biannual Journal published by the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The journal serves as a platform for the publication and dissemination of original, high-quality research that advances knowledge and practice in the fields of Management, Social Science, and Information Science.
CJMSR publishes original research articles, review articles, case studies and book reviews that address contemporary issues in management, social sciences and information science. Research articles may include empirical, theoretical, conceptual, and policy-oriented studies. The journal encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research that integrates theoretical insights with practical applications and contributes to evidence-based decision-making.
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, and scholarly excellence through a rigorous peer-review process. It welcomes contributions from academicians, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, and research scholars from India and around the world.
CJMSR aims to foster the exchange of ideas, promote innovation, and support research that contributes to sustainable development, organisational excellence, effective governance, and societal well-being. By providing an inclusive and credible forum for scholarly communication, the journal seeks to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice while addressing emerging national and global challenges.
About CMD Journal for Management and Social Research
The CMD Journal for Management and Social Research (CJMSR) is a Double-Blind Peer-Reviewed, Biannual Journal published by the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The journal serves as a platform for the publication and dissemination of original, high-quality research that advances knowledge and practice in the fields of Management, Social Science, and Information Science.
CJMSR publishes original research articles, review articles, case studies and book reviews that address contemporary issues in management, social sciences and information science. Research articles may include empirical, theoretical, conceptual, and policy-oriented studies. The journal encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research that integrates theoretical insights with practical applications and contributes to evidence-based decision-making.
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, and scholarly excellence through a rigorous peer-review process. It welcomes contributions from academicians, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, and research scholars from India and around the world.
CJMSR aims to foster the exchange of ideas, promote innovation, and support research that contributes to sustainable development, organisational excellence, effective governance, and societal well-being. By providing an inclusive and credible forum for scholarly communication, the journal seeks to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice while addressing emerging national and global challenges.
CJMSR publishes original research articles, review articles, case studies and book reviews that address contemporary issues in management, social sciences and information science. Research articles may include empirical, theoretical, conceptual, and policy-oriented studies. The journal encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research that integrates theoretical insights with practical applications and contributes to evidence-based decision-making.
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, and scholarly excellence through a rigorous peer-review process. It welcomes contributions from academicians, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, and research scholars from India and around the world.
Scope & Major Subject Areas
Multidisciplinary CoverageThe journal covers but is not limited to three core pillars of contemporary academic inquiry and evidence-based policy:
Management
- Strategic Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Accounting and Auditing
- Banking & Financial Services
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Organizational Behaviour
- Project Management
- Business Analytics
- Corporate Governance
- Business Ethics & ESG
- Sustainability Management
- Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Public Sector Management
- International Business
- MSME & Large Enterprise Management
- Family Business Management
- Leadership & Change Management
- Decision Sciences & Risk Management
- Quality Management
- E-Commerce & Digital Business
- Economics & Development Studies
- Public Administration & Public Policy
- Governance & Public Affairs
- Sociology & Social Work
- Rural & Community Development
- Gender Studies
- Education & Educational Management
- Labour and Employment Studies
- Environmental Studies & Disaster Mgmt
- Public Health & Policy
- Demography & Migration Studies
- Urban & Regional Development
- Political Science & International Relations
- Social & Organizational Psychology
- Anthropology
- Media and Communication Studies
- Social Justice and Inclusion
- Sustainable Development & Climate
- NGOs, Civil Society & Social Enterprise
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Community Engagement
- Indigenous and Tribal Studies
Information Science
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Information Systems & Technology
- Data Science & Big Data Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Knowledge Management & Transfer
- Digital Transformation & Innovation
- E-Governance & Digital Public Services
- Information Security & Cyber Governance
- Library and Information Studies
- Digital Libraries & Scholarly Comm
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Enterprise Systems & ERP
- Cloud Computing & Enterprise IT
- Fintech, Blockchain & Digital Currencies
- Health Informatics
- Educational Technology & E-Learning
- Information Ethics, Privacy & Law
- Social Media & Web Analytics
Current Issue
Inaugural Issue in PreparationInaugural Issue Currently in Preparation
The editorial board of CMD Journal for Management and Social Research is currently receiving and reviewing manuscript submissions for the forthcoming issue.
Submissions of original research articles, review articles, case studies, and conceptual papers are welcome. All accepted articles are published with Zero APC (Free Open Access) under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Once published, complete article galleys (PDF & HTML) will be directly accessible here.
Call for Papers & Manuscript Submissions
Call for Manuscripts & Research Papers
Submissions of high-quality original research articles, review articles, case studies, and conceptual papers are invited from researchers, academicians, and practitioners.
Method 1: Email Submission
You can directly email your complete manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc / .docx) to:
cjmsr@cmd.kerala.gov.inMethod 2: Online Submission Portal
Submit your manuscript through the online system to track double-blind peer review and editorial decisions:
Standard Manuscript Formatting Specifications
Publication Ethics & Integrity Thresholds
Strict Plagiarism Screening
All submissions undergo anti-plagiarism screening. Submissions must reflect the author's own original analysis, interpretation, and synthesis with verified citations.
Generative AI Policy & Disclosure
Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors. AI use for legitimate language editing and readability must be explicitly disclosed in the Acknowledgements.
Diamond Open Access (Zero APC)
All articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) with immediate free access for researchers worldwide.
