Call for Papers

P-ISSN: 3051-2778 E-ISSN: 3051-2786
Call for Papers

The GRWS International Journal of Applied Commerce and Strategic Management invites original, unpublished, and academically rigorous manuscripts from researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policymakers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and postgraduate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.

Invitation for Submissions

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts contributing to theory, professional practice, managerial decision-making, public policy, or organisational strategy. The journal welcomes studies that:

Address contemporary business and commercial challenges.
Connect academic theory with professional practice.
Present original empirical or conceptual contributions.
Examine strategic organisational issues and models.
Evaluate policies affecting commerce, industry, and governance.
Explore emerging tech applications and sustainable management.
Areas of Interest

Submissions are welcomed in areas including, but not limited to, the following domains:

Commerce & Business Studies

Applied commerce, Business economics, Commercial practices, Business policy, Trade & enterprise development, Business communication, Service-sector management, Regulation & compliance.

Strategic Management

Strategic planning, Corporate & competitive strategy, Strategic leadership, Decision-making, Dynamic capabilities, Strategic alliances, Mergers & acquisitions, Risk management, Scenario planning.

Accounting, Finance & Banking

Financial & management accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Corporate finance, Capital markets, Behavioural finance, FinTech, Sustainable finance, Forensic accounting, Financial inclusion.

Marketing & Consumer Behaviour

Marketing strategy, Consumer behaviour, Digital & social media marketing, Brand & retail management, Marketing analytics, CRM, Green marketing, E-commerce, Sales management.

Human Resource Management

HR planning, Recruitment, Performance management, Employee engagement, Workplace diversity, HR analytics, Strategic HRM, Remote/hybrid work dynamics, Talent management.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Startup ecosystems, SMEs & family business, Social & women entrepreneurship, Incubation, Innovation management, Tech commercialisation, Open innovation, Venture creation.

Operations & Supply-Chain

Operations strategy, Logistics & procurement, Quality management, Lean & Six Sigma, Project management, Sustainable supply chains, Global value chains, Operations analytics.

Corporate Governance & Ethics

Board effectiveness, Accountability, Business ethics, ESG practices, Ethical leadership, Compliance, Sustainability & integrated reporting, Anti-corruption, Responsible investment.

Digital Business & Emerging Tech

Digital transformation, AI & Machine Learning in business, Big Data, Blockchain, Cloud platforms, Cybersecurity management, IoT, Digital entrepreneurship, Tech-enabled decision-making.

International Business & Sustainability

FDI, Global trade, Cross-cultural management, Emerging markets, Green management, Circular economy, Climate strategy, Social impact assessment, Sustainable development.

Types of Manuscripts Invited
• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Systematic Reviews
• Meta-Analyses
• Conceptual Papers
• Theoretical Papers
• Case Studies
• Comparative Studies
• Policy Analyses
• Industry Studies
• Methodological Papers
• Replication Studies
• Research Notes
• Short Communications
• Professional Perspectives
• Teaching Cases
Publication Frequency

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.

Peer-Review Process

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.

Open-Access Model

Published under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licensing. Readers access content freely, while authors retain full copyright of their work.

Submission Prep & Ethical Governance
Manuscript Formatting

English language, Editable MS Word, Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 spacing, APA 7th edition references, 200–300 word abstract, 5–8 keywords.

Strict Ethics Policy

Zero tolerance for plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submissions, citation manipulation, or ghost authorship. Requires consent for human data.

AI Disclosure & Fees

Substantive AI usage must be explicitly disclosed (AI tools cannot be authors). Applicable publication fees are governed transparently by APC policies.

Important Notice to Authors

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.

Invitation to the Global Research Community

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.