A Decade of Transformation
The trajectory of AJOM over the past decade is one of the most compelling growth narratives in management publishing.
The trajectory of the Africa Journal of Management over the past decade constitutes one of the most compelling growth narratives in the field of management publishing. From its early years characterised by a modest submission volume and a 44% acceptance rate, AJOM has matured into a rigorously selective, Scopus-indexed journal with a 2.1 Impact Factor, a 5% acceptance rate, and over 450 annual submissions drawn from a global authorship base.
Journal milestones, 2015 → 2025
Select a year to see the journal's metrics at that point in its growth.
| Metric | 2015 | 2025 | 5-Year Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJG Rating | — | 2★ | 3★ |
| Time to First Decision | — | 3 weeks | — |
| Post-Review Decision | — | 219 days | 80 days |
| Acceptance → Online Publication | — | — | 50 days |
| Backlog | 0 | Limited | 9 months |
Editorial review board reach
AJOM's Editorial Review Board spans 19 countries across five global regions — North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
Indexing & recognition
AJOM is abstracted and indexed in Scopus and is listed in the Chartered Association of Business Schools Academic Journal Guide (AJG) at the 2-star (2★) level. The editorial team has articulated a clear aspiration to achieve a 3-star (3★) AJG rating within the next five years.
Scopus
Abstracted and indexed since [year — pending AFAM confirmation].
AJG 2★ → 3★
Current Chartered ABS rating, with a five-year target of 3★.
Future growth strategy
Achieving a 5.0 Impact Factor, 200,000 annual downloads, and a 500-submission pipeline would place AJOM firmly among the leading area-studies management journals globally — supported by a faster post-review decision process, a healthy nine-month publication backlog, and increased annual output of 30 articles.
The Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) is a premier association for academics focused on management in Africa, fostering collaboration among scholars in Africa and the Diaspora.