Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
Bulletin of Management and Business (BMB) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, theory, and practice in management and business, with particular attention to the Indonesian context and its relevance to broader national and international business developments.
BMB publishes original scholarly articles that provide meaningful theoretical, empirical, or practical contributions to the fields of management and business. The journal welcomes rigorous quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research that addresses contemporary managerial challenges, organizational dynamics, business development, and emerging issues in management.
Scope of the Journal
The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior
Human capital development, leadership, employee performance, organizational culture, and workplace dynamics.
Financial Management
Corporate finance, investment decisions, financial behavior, financial risk management, and financial technology in business.
Marketing Management
Consumer behavior, branding, marketing strategy, digital marketing, and customer relationship management.
Strategic Management
Competitive strategy, strategic decision-making, business models, corporate governance, and organizational performance.
MSMEs and Entrepreneurship
Small business management, entrepreneurial behavior, business innovation, startups, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Islamic Management
Islamic business management, ethical managerial practices, Islamic entrepreneurship, and Sharia-based business management.
E-Business and Digital Business
Digital transformation, platform-based business models, technology adoption, and digital business strategy.
Creative Economy and Creative Business Management
Creative entrepreneurship, creative industry management, innovation, cultural and creative business models, and the commercialization of creative products and services.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Business operations, supply chain strategy, logistics management, service operations, and operational performance.
Business Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
Sustainable business strategies, environmental and social responsibility, ESG-related management, and sustainable business performance.
Manuscript Eligibility
Scholarly Contribution
BMB prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate a clear research problem, appropriate methodological rigor, substantive analysis, and an identifiable contribution to management and business knowledge.
Geographical Relevance
Studies conducted outside Indonesia may also be considered when their findings offer relevant theoretical, comparative, or practical insights into management and business.
Out-of-Scope Manuscripts
Manuscripts that are purely descriptive, lack substantive scholarly contributions, or fall outside the journal's management and business orientation are not considered suitable for publication.
