Focus and Scope

INNOVATION: International Journal of Management Science is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the exploration of innovative management practices and the application of scientific principles to organizational and managerial challenges. It provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and scholars to present cutting-edge research, theoretical frameworks, and practical insights that promote innovation and improve management practices in various industries. The journal focuses on fostering a deeper understanding of how innovation drives organizational success, growth, and sustainability in a rapidly changing global environment.

The primary focus of the journal is on the integration of innovation into management science, exploring both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of innovation in business and organizational settings. This includes, but is not limited to, topics related to the following areas:

  1. Innovation Management: Articles that discuss strategic approaches to managing innovation, including organizational structures, leadership, and culture that support the development and implementation of innovative practices.

  2. Technological Innovation: Research on how advancements in technology influence management practices, organizational operations, and decision-making, and how businesses can leverage emerging technologies for competitive advantage.

  3. Entrepreneurship and Start-ups: Insights into the role of innovation in entrepreneurship, with a focus on the unique challenges faced by start-ups and new ventures, and the strategies they employ to foster innovation and growth.

  4. Sustainability and Innovation: Exploring how organizations incorporate sustainability into their innovation processes, and how innovations contribute to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

  5. Business Model Innovation: Investigating how companies adapt or create new business models to capitalize on changing markets, customer needs, and technological developments.

  6. Organizational Behavior and Innovation: The intersection of innovation with organizational culture, human resources management, and employee motivation, emphasizing the importance of a supportive organizational environment in fostering creativity and innovative thinking.

  7. Innovation and Globalization: Examining how innovation is affected by global economic trends, cross-cultural management, and the dynamics of international business.

  8. Strategic Management and Innovation: The relationship between strategic management and innovation, including how organizations align their strategies with innovation processes to enhance performance, competitiveness, and growth.

The journal is open to theoretical, empirical, and conceptual research papers that provide significant contributions to the body of knowledge in management science. Articles should be grounded in rigorous academic research and have practical implications for managers, business leaders, policymakers, and scholars interested in advancing the role of innovation in management.

Scope:

INNOVATION: International Journal of Management Science publishes high-quality original research papers, case studies, review articles, and conceptual papers on all aspects of management science related to innovation. The scope includes:

  • Empirical studies using qualitative or quantitative methods
  • Theoretical contributions to the understanding of innovation and management
  • Case studies illustrating best practices and challenges in innovation management
  • Reviews of literature on emerging trends in innovation across industries
  • Papers that explore interdisciplinary approaches to management and innovation.

The journal encourages submissions that offer new insights into the role of innovation in driving organizational performance and its impact on the broader economy. It aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical management, providing a valuable resource for both scholars and practitioners seeking to understand and implement innovative management solutions.