Editorial Policy

The Journal of Business Management and Accounting, JBMA, serves scholars and practitioners in disseminating their contributions in business management and accounting. Such contributions are expected to be original and current or, they should lay a solid foundation for integrating theory and practice in one or more current business, economic, or social environments. The journal provides a global forum wherein academicians and practitioners share ideas, elucidate practices, and enhance the existing theoretical and practical positions. The journal aims to reach contributors and readerships worldwide and, in particular, those in developing countries whose needs are currently more pressing. The editorial policy encourages and solicits research papers that reflect novel practical or theoretical breakthroughs in the fields of business management and accounting across various organizational and economic settings.

It is desirable that contributions to the journal reflect a global perspective and consider the interconnectivity among business systems in which management and accounting are crucial subsystems. The journal seeks and rigorously examines, through a careful double-blind peer review process, new knowledge and ideas that unify and explain the emerging trends and practices within these domains. The journal aspires to serve as a platform for disseminating ideas that bridge academic theories with real-world business and accounting practices.

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process. The primary criteria during the review and selection process are a sound theoretical foundation, robust empirical or conceptual analysis, and meaningful contributions to the fields of business management and accounting. The key selection criteria include quality, originality, and relevance to international management and accounting contexts. Since its inception, the journal’s editorial team has operated independently to ensure the integrity and rigor of the selection process through initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review.

The editors welcome original works grounded in solid theory and, where applicable, supported by refined methodologies at both empirical and non-empirical levels. Subject areas of interest include (but are not limited to): strategic management, human resource management, organizational behaviour, entrepreneurship, innovation, operations management, marketing, sustainability, managerial accounting, financial accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate governance, ethics in business, and performance management. Manuscripts with a strong focus on business management and accounting are prioritised in the selection and review process.

Editors generally solicit three categories of articles: invited contributions from established scholars and industry professionals, blind-reviewed research articles, and contributions based on current industry practices. The Editorial Board comprises internationally recognised academics and practitioners who bring valuable insights from their areas of expertise. The editors aim to maintain broad and balanced coverage of emerging issues and practices in business management and accounting. Through this process, the journal strives to enhance the understanding of how organizational and economic resources are managed and accounted for to foster development and social well-being.

The Editorial Office is committed to expediting the double-blind review process and the timely publication of each issue in both digital and print formats. While some manuscripts may require extended review periods, there is a consistent effort to avoid publication delays. Accepted articles, following preliminary copy-editing, are published online on the journal’s website (https://e-journal.uum.edu.my/index.php/jbma) ahead of the print edition. Articles are considered officially published once they are made available online and authors are notified.