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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.

Biannual Publication Double-Blind Peer Review Diamond Open Access (No APC) CC BY-NC 4.0 License Similarity < 15% Policy
ACTIVE PUBLICATION CJMSR
CMD Journal for Management and Social Research
Zero APC (Free Publishing) No fees for submission or publication
Ethical Integrity Check Similarity < 15% | AI Content < 20%
Email Submissions Welcome cjmsr@cmd.kerala.gov.in
Journal Acronym CJMSR
Publisher CMD Kerala
Frequency Biannual (2 Issues/Yr)
Peer Review Double-Blind Process
Article Charges Zero APC (Free)

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.

The journal serves as a credible platform for the dissemination of original, high-quality research that advances knowledge and practice. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, and scholarly excellence through a double-blind peer-review process.

Scholarly Objective: To bridge the gap between rigorous academic inquiry, public policy, and professional practice while upholding Diamond Open Access (Zero APC) for scholars globally.

Scope & Major Subject Areas

Multidisciplinary Coverage

The 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

Social Sciences

  • 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 Preparation

Inaugural 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

INVITATION FOR 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.in

Method 2: Online Submission Portal

Submit your manuscript through the online system to track double-blind peer review and editorial decisions:

Standard Manuscript Formatting Specifications

Article Length: 5,000 – 8,000 words Abstract: 200 – 250 words Keywords: 4 – 6 keywords Font: Times New Roman Title: 16 pt (Title Case) Headings: 14 pt Bold | Subheadings: 12 pt Bold Body Text: 12 pt, 1.5 Line Spacing References: APA 7th Edition with DOIs Visuals: Max 5 Tables & Figures combined

Publication Ethics & Integrity Thresholds

Strict Plagiarism Screening

“Manuscripts with more than 15% Similarity will be rejected.”

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

“Manuscripts with more than 20% AI content will be rejected.”

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)

“No Article Processing Charges (APCs) are collected from authors.”

All articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) with immediate free access for researchers worldwide.