The GRWS International Journal of Applied Commerce and Strategic Management invites original, unpublished, and academically rigorous manuscripts from researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policymakers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and postgraduate scholars worldwide.
The journal provides an international, peer-reviewed, open-access platform for research addressing contemporary issues in applied commerce, business administration, strategic management, and related interdisciplinary fields.
Authors are invited to submit manuscripts contributing to theory, professional practice, managerial decision-making, public policy, or organisational strategy. The journal welcomes studies that:
Submissions are welcomed in areas including, but not limited to, the following domains:
Applied commerce, Business economics, Commercial practices, Business policy, Trade & enterprise development, Business communication, Service-sector management, Regulation & compliance.
Strategic planning, Corporate & competitive strategy, Strategic leadership, Decision-making, Dynamic capabilities, Strategic alliances, Mergers & acquisitions, Risk management, Scenario planning.
Financial & management accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Corporate finance, Capital markets, Behavioural finance, FinTech, Sustainable finance, Forensic accounting, Financial inclusion.
Marketing strategy, Consumer behaviour, Digital & social media marketing, Brand & retail management, Marketing analytics, CRM, Green marketing, E-commerce, Sales management.
HR planning, Recruitment, Performance management, Employee engagement, Workplace diversity, HR analytics, Strategic HRM, Remote/hybrid work dynamics, Talent management.
Startup ecosystems, SMEs & family business, Social & women entrepreneurship, Incubation, Innovation management, Tech commercialisation, Open innovation, Venture creation.
Operations strategy, Logistics & procurement, Quality management, Lean & Six Sigma, Project management, Sustainable supply chains, Global value chains, Operations analytics.
Board effectiveness, Accountability, Business ethics, ESG practices, Ethical leadership, Compliance, Sustainability & integrated reporting, Anti-corruption, Responsible investment.
Digital transformation, AI & Machine Learning in business, Big Data, Blockchain, Cloud platforms, Cybersecurity management, IoT, Digital entrepreneurship, Tech-enabled decision-making.
FDI, Global trade, Cross-cultural management, Emerging markets, Green management, Circular economy, Climate strategy, Social impact assessment, Sustainable development.
Follows a monthly publishing cycle (12 issues/year). Submissions remain open year-round. Accepted papers are published in the next available issue after full review and production.
Operates under a strict double-blind peer-review model evaluated by at least two independent subject reviewers. Final acceptance rests with the Editor-in-Chief.
Published under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licensing. Readers access content freely, while authors retain full copyright of their work.
English language, Editable MS Word, Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 spacing, APA 7th edition references, 200–300 word abstract, 5–8 keywords.
Zero tolerance for plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submissions, citation manipulation, or ghost authorship. Requires consent for human data.
Substantive AI usage must be explicitly disclosed (AI tools cannot be authors). Applicable publication fees are governed transparently by APC policies.
Simultaneous submissions to multiple journals are strictly prohibited. Acceptance is purely merit-based and depends on originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and quality of analysis. Acceptance, rapid indexing, or issue guarantees cannot be promised prior to peer review.
The GRWS International Journal of Applied Commerce and Strategic Management encourages scholars and professionals from all geographical regions and institutions to contribute high-quality research. Submit your innovative, theoretical, empirical, or policy-oriented manuscript through our online portal.