The GRWS International Journal of Applied Commerce and Strategic Management aims to promote rigorous, relevant, and ethically conducted scholarship in commerce, business administration, and strategic management. The journal provides an international platform for researchers, academicians, professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and postgraduate scholars to publish original research that contributes to academic knowledge, organisational practice, and informed decision-making.
The journal encourages research that examines contemporary commercial challenges, strategic organisational issues, emerging business models, and the changing economic, technological, social, and regulatory environment in which organisations operate. It particularly welcomes studies that establish a clear connection between theoretical frameworks and practical applications.
The journal considers manuscripts within, but not limited to, the following domains:
Applied commerce, Business administration, Business economics, Commercial practices, Business environment, Business policy, Enterprise development, Contemporary business models, Business regulation, Trade & commercial law, Business communication, Service-sector management.
Strategic planning & implementation, Competitive & corporate strategy, Strategic decision-making & leadership, Dynamic capabilities, Strategic alliances, Mergers & acquisitions, Strategic risk management, Scenario planning.
Financial & management accounting, Corporate finance, Auditing & taxation, Banking & financial services, Behavioural finance, FinTech & digital finance, Sustainable finance, Forensic accounting, International accounting.
Marketing management, Consumer behaviour, Digital & social media marketing, Brand management, Services marketing, Marketing analytics, Customer experience, Green marketing, E-commerce & omnichannel marketing.
Talent acquisition & retention, Performance management, Workplace diversity, HR analytics, Strategic HRM, Remote/hybrid workforce management, Employee wellbeing, Succession planning.
Individual & group behaviour, Leadership theories, Team dynamics, Conflict & negotiation, Workplace ethics, Emotional intelligence, Change management, Organisational learning.
Startup ecosystems, SMEs & family business, Social & women entrepreneurship, Innovation management, Tech commercialisation, Business model innovation, Open innovation, Venture creation.
Operations strategy, Quality management, Logistics & procurement, Lean & Six Sigma, Sustainable supply chains, Global value chains, Operations analytics, Process improvement.
FDI, Global trade, Export/import management, Cross-cultural management, Globalisation, International negotiations, Trade policy, Emerging markets, Global supply networks.
Board effectiveness, Stakeholder relations, Business ethics, ESG practices, Compliance management, Corporate transparency, Sustainability & integrated reporting, Anti-corruption.
Digital transformation, AI & Machine Learning in business, Blockchain, Cloud systems, Big data analytics, Cybersecurity management, Platform economics, Digital governance.
Green management, Circular economy, Climate strategy, Sustainable entrepreneurship, Socially responsible business, Inclusive business models, Social impact assessment.
Managerial & industrial economics, Labour & behavioural economics, Public-private partnerships, Regulatory & competition policy, Business taxation, Policy evaluation.
Healthcare, Education, Tourism, Agribusiness, Banking & insurance, Public administration, Nonprofit, Media, Real estate, Energy, Creative industries, Professional services.
The journal welcomes research from all countries and regions. It encourages comparative, cross-cultural, international, national, regional, and local studies providing broader insights. Submissions are evaluated solely on scholarly merit without restrictions on author nationality or affiliation.
The journal will not consider manuscripts unrelated to commerce or management, purely descriptive work without critical analysis, promotional material, duplicate/plagiarized submissions, fabricated data, or opinion pieces unsupported by academic reasoning.
Through this comprehensive scope, GRWS International Journal of Applied Commerce and Strategic Management seeks to develop a credible and inclusive body of scholarship that supports responsible business practices, strategic organisational development, innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable economic progress.