Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science Kolkata
BIMS Journal of Management (BJM) (ISSN No: 2456-222X)
A Bi-Annual Peer-Reviewed Open-Access Journal
BIMS Journal of Management (BJM) is a bi-annual peer-reviewed open-access journal published by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science, Kolkata since 2016.
The journal adopts a broad view of management and allied disciplines, encouraging the publication of original and high-quality research across multiple formats, including:
Research Articles
Perspectives
Management Cases
Book Reviews
Our aim is to foster meaningful engagement among academics, practitioners, policymakers, and the wider civil society through diverse scholarly contributions.
Types of Submissions
Research Articles
BJM publishes research that makes a substantial original contribution to the body of knowledge in management or related disciplines.
We welcome both theoretical and empirical studies using qualitative or quantitative methods.
Recommended Length: Up to 4,000 words
Guidelines: Authors are encouraged to review previously published articles for format and style.
Perspectives
The Perspectives section synthesizes knowledge in specific sub-fields of management, offering valuable insights and actionable lessons for practitioners and policymakers.
These articles often call for rethinking strategies or approaches in organizational or policy contexts and need not necessarily include original field research.
Recommended Length: Up to 4,000 words
Management Cases
This feature of BJM encourages authors to present real-life managerial decision contexts—either organizational or individual—designed for academic learning and classroom discussion.
Cases should provide sufficient data for rich analysis and be accompanied by a detailed teaching note that outlines key insights and learning outcomes.
Recommended Length: Approximately 2,000 words (excluding teaching note)
Requirement: Authors must obtain explicit written permission from the organization featured in the case.
Areas Covered: Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Organizational Behavior, HRM, and other managerial disciplines.
Book Reviews
BJM also welcomes concise reviews of recently published books in management and related disciplines.
Reviews should critically assess the book’s contribution to the field and relevance to scholars and practitioners alike.
Recommended Length: Up to 2,000 words
Why Publish with BJM?
Peer-reviewed, open-access platform ensuring global visibility.
Opportunity to engage with academia, industry, and policy stakeholders.
Diverse article formats promoting multi-dimensional dialogue in management thought and practice.
Submit Your Manuscript
Submit your manuscript or inquiry to bjm@bimskol.org
Join us in advancing management knowledge through scholarly research, insightful perspectives, and real-world cases.