• Africa Academy of Management (AFAM)
Africa Journal of Management

Advancing Management Scholarship Rooted in Africa

AJOM is AFAM's Scopus-indexed, double-blind peer-reviewed journal — publishing rigorous research that positions Africa at the center of management inquiry.

About the journal

Mission, vision, and editorial scope

The purpose of the Africa Journal of Management (AJOM) is to advance management theory, research, education, practice and service in Africa by promoting the production and dissemination of high-quality and relevant manuscripts.

AJOM is committed to publishing original, rigorous, scholarly empirical and theoretical research papers, which demonstrate clear understanding of the management literature and draw on Africa's local indigenous knowledge, wisdom and current realities.

AJOM is committed to being the premier outlet for management research that draws on Africa's local indigenous knowledge, wisdom, and current realities — advancing management theory, research, education, practice, and service across the continent.

The Africa Journal of Management publishes rigorous, high-quality research that positions Africa at the center of management inquiry. It welcomes diverse, evidence-based approaches that connect global management theories with Africa's contexts, knowledge systems, and practices.

The journal prioritizes work addressing key development challenges, organizational dynamics, and ethical issues relevant across the continent, with preference for studies offering broader African relevance.

Through a double-blind peer review process, AJOM publishes quarterly and serves as a platform for advancing management scholarship, practice, and dialogue within Africa and globally.

Why AJOM

Why publish with AJOM

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International Visibility

Indexed in Scopus and rated 2★ on the Chartered ABS Academic Journal Guide, with a roadmap to 3★ within five years.

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Africa-Centered Scholarship

A dedicated outlet for research that draws on Africa's institutional, cultural, and socioeconomic realities.

Rigorous, Fast Review

A three-week turnaround for first editorial decisions — among the fastest of any management journal globally.

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Growing Academic Impact

A 2.1 Impact Factor and 450+ annual submissions from a global authorship base, targeting 5.0 within five years.

Scope

Research areas

AJOM welcomes work across the following core thematic areas.

Organizational Behavior

Human Resource Management

International Business

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship

Organization Theory

Supply Chain & Operations

Sustainability & Governance

Afrocapitalism & Indigenous Theory

How it works

Publication process

1
Submission
via ScholarOne
2
Editorial Screening
Category confirmed
3
Peer Review
~3 weeks
4
Revision
If requested
5
Publication
Online & in issue
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Impact Factor
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Acceptance Rate
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Annual Submissions
3 wks
Review Turnaround
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the scope of AJOM?
AJOM publishes original, rigorous research — empirical and theoretical — that advances management theory, education, practice, and service in Africa, drawing on the continent's indigenous knowledge and current realities.
How often is AJOM published?
AJOM publishes quarterly.
What is AJOM's current academic standing?
AJOM is indexed in Scopus and rated 2★ on the Chartered ABS Academic Journal Guide, with a 2.1 Impact Factor.
What types of articles does AJOM accept?
Three categories: AJOM Research, AJOM Commentaries, and AJOM Essays. See Article Types → for full detail.
How do I submit a manuscript?
All manuscripts are submitted through the Taylor & Francis ScholarOne portal. See Submit a Manuscript → for the full process and checklist.

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