Call for Original Manuscripts for Publication in the Busitema Journal of Management Sciences

2026-08-24
Call for Paper Manuscripts - Busitema Journal of Management Sciences

CALL FOR PAPERS

Advancing Research in Management Sciences

The Busitema Journal of Management Sciences (BJMS) invites submissions of original, high-quality manuscripts for publication in its upcoming issues. As a peer-reviewed, open-access journal, BJMS publishes research in management sciences and related disciplines, with a particular interest in innovation and critical inquiry.

ABOUT THE JOURNAL 

In alignment to Busitema University's commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, BJMS focuses on :

  • Advancing research in business, management, and organisational leadership
  • Promoting evidence-based strategies for effective decision-making and governance
  • Exploring innovations in entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainable business practices 

AIMS AND SCOPE

BJMS is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal focused on research, innovation and critical inquiry in management sciences and related disciplines.  The journal publishes studies on:

  • Economics
  • Management
  • Tourism 
  • Hospitality management

KEY FOCUS AREAS

BJMS welcomes submissions from the following management disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Organisational and business performance
  • Institutional effectiveness
  • Management sciences
  • Resource efficiency
  • Governance
  • Sustainability
  • Socio-economic development

TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS

BJMS publishes high-quality scholarly work in the following formats:

  • Original Research Articles – Full-length reports of significant research findings 
  • Applied Research – Studies addressing findings in management sciences
  • Case Studies – Examinations of organisational management, business systems, public and private sector governance, and enterprise development
  • Review Articles and Systematic Reviews – Comprehensive syntheses of existing literature
  • Short Communications and Research Notes – Brief reports of preliminary or timely findings including policy analyses and development studies in management and related fields
  • Commentaries, Perspectives, and Critical Debates – Thought-provoking discussions on emerging issues in management, organisational performance, sustainability, and socio-economic development

TARGET AUDIENCE

The journal serves :

  • Researchers
  • Management scholars
  • Business professionals
  • Public and private sector managers
  • Policy makers
  • Development practitioners
  • Educators
  • Consultants
  • Students engaged in management sciences, organisational development, governance, and socio-economic development

OPEN ACCESS POLICY

All articles published in BJMS are open access, meaning they are freely available to read, download, copy, distribute, and reuse—with proper attribution—under the terms of the applicable Creative Commons license. Authors retain copyright while granting the public the right to use their work following the chosen license.

Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) – Primary License

Under this license, users may:

  • Distribute, copy, and share the article in any medium or format
  • Create adaptations, including translations and derivative works
  • Text/data mine the article for computational analysis
  • Use the work commercially, provided proper attribution is given

Conditions: Users must credit the author(s), link to the original publication (via DOI), and indicate if changes were made. Adaptations must not imply endorsement or harm the authors' reputation.

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

For authors who prefer more restrictive terms, BJSE offers this license, which allows:

  • Non-commercial redistribution
  • Inclusion in collective works

Restrictions: No commercial use and no derivatives are permitted.

Authors may choose this license if required by their funding agency or institutional policy.

ARTICLE PUBLISHING CHARGE (APC)

Unlike many open-access journals, BJMS does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs). Publication costs are supported by Busitema University, ensuring that authors can publish their work free of charge while maintaining high editorial and peer-review standards.

This model promotes inclusivity, allowing researchers from all economic backgrounds to contribute to and benefit from open science.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Manuscripts should be submitted in accordance with the journal's formatting and submission requirements. All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure quality, originality, and scholarly contribution.

For detailed author guidelines, submission instructions, and templates, please visit: Author Guidelines and Submission Instructions

Submit your manuscript via the Submission Portal Link

IMPORTANT DATES

Activity

Date

Submission Deadline

Open

Notification of Acceptance

30 days after submission

Publication Date

30 days after review

CONTACT INFORMATION

Editorial Office
Busitema Journal of Management Sciences (BJMS)
Busitema University
Email: journal@busitema.ac.ug; busitemajournals@gmail.com
Website:  https://jms.journals.busitema.ac.ug/jms

By publishing in JMS, authors ensure their work reaches a global audience without financial barriers, promoting evidence-based management practices, advancing innovation in organisational and business systems, and strengthening knowledge exchange in management sciences, governance, and socio-economic development.