About the Journal

The Journal of Local Impact and Knowledge Transfer (JLINK) is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to the field of applied management science. The journal publishes empirical research and case studies exploring how strategic management tools, knowledge transfer frameworks, and managerial interventions drive inclusive local development and solve socio-economic challenges in microenterprises and local organizations.

The journal emphasizes evidence-based, practical management approaches that bridge organizational theory and grassroots practice. JLINK supports critical reflection on how applied managerial knowledge, operational strategies, and financial literacy can empower small-scale enterprises, optimize local governance, and drive digital transformation—particularly in underserved, rural, or transitional economies.
Submissions must demonstrate methodological rigor (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) and show clear potential for managerial insight, policy contribution, or scalable organizational impact in global contexts.
 
Scope of the Journal

JLINK welcomes manuscripts focusing on applied management theories and practices within the following themes:

  1. Entrepreneurship & Microenterprise Management: Community-driven entrepreneurship, small business strategy, and microenterprise development.
  2. Public & Local Governance Management: Participatory management models, institutional strengthening, and local administrative governance.
  3. Financial Management & Literacy: Microfinance, financial literacy programs, and financial inclusion strategies in grassroots communities.
  4. Operations & Digital Technology Management: Digitalization strategies for informal economies, supply chain adaptation, and rural enterprise operations.
  5. Marketing & Client Relationship Management: Localized marketing tactics, consumer engagement innovation, and community-based branding.
  6. Strategic Evaluation & Performance Management: Social impact assessment, sustainable program evaluation, and performance metrics for local development.
  7. Human Resource & Leadership Management: Managerial education, leadership development, and human capital training for community resilience.
  8. Knowledge Management & Collaboration: Knowledge co-creation, technology transfer, and strategic university–community collaboration models.
 
The journal is particularly relevant to research fields aligned with ASJC codes
  1. 1403 – Development
  2. 1503 – Business \& Management
  3. 3308 – Public Administration
J-LINK welcomes submissions from academics, practitioners, policymakers, and interdisciplinary teams whose work integrates management theory with actionable solutions for local transformation.
 
Publication Frequency
Biannual:
1. January - April
2. May - August
3. September - December
 
Language
English
 
Indexing and Abstracting 
  • Google Scholar
  • Garuda
Types of Articles Accepted:
JLINK accepts various forms of articles based on applied research and managerial practices that have a real impact on local communities. Submissions may come from community service activities, cross-sector collaborative studies, or institution- or policy-based research.
 
The types of articles include:
Empirical Research:
  1. Field studies based on primary or secondary data that analyze loca interventions using management, development, or institutional approaches.
  2. Action Research and Community-Based Interventions: Collaborative projects between academics and communities that produce social innovations or empowerment models.
  3. Participatory Evaluations and Impact Assessments: Program impact evaluations—quantitative or qualitative—using participatory approaches.
  4. Case Studies with Analytical Depth: Case studies highlighting best practices in community or institutional settings, enriched with managerial reflections and theoretical insights.
  5. Conceptual Frameworks Grounded in Local Practice: Articles that develop managerial frameworks, collaborative approaches, or mentoring models based on local, practice-driven experiences.
As long as the manuscript demonstrates analytical depth, theoretical relevance, and contributions to strengthening local development practices, it will be accepted—regardless of whether it originates from a formal community service scheme.
 
Sistem Peer Review:
Double-blind peer review
2 reviewers per article
Decision time: 4–8 weeks