About the Journal
Learn more about KIJMS, our mission, scope, and publication standards
Journal Description
The Kashim Ibrahim Journal of Management Sciences (KIJMS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly by Faculty Consultants, Faculty of Management Sciences, Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Named in honor of Sir Kashim Ibrahim, a distinguished statesman and educationist, the journal is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the management sciences. KIJMS provides a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to disseminate original research, theoretical advancements, and innovative practices. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality, impactful research that addresses contemporary management challenges and contributes to the development of management theory and practice, with a particular focus on emerging economies.
Our mission is to foster a vibrant intellectual community and to promote the exchange of ideas that are both academically rigorous and practically relevant. KIJMS welcomes contributions from a global authorship and is dedicated to a timely and constructive review process. The journal seeks to be a leading voice in management discourse, bridging the gap between theory and practice and influencing policy and strategic decision-making in both public and private sectors. By maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence, KIJMS aims to be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the dynamic and evolving field of management.
Subject Areas
Unique Value Proposition
The Kashim Ibrahim Journal of Management Sciences facilitates the creation, validation, and dissemination of high-quality scholarly knowledge by connecting researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers through a trusted, accessible, and internationally recognized academic publishing platform.
Target Audience
KIJMS serves intellectually curious individuals who value evidence-based decision-making, scholarly excellence, innovation, and impactful research that addresses contemporary management and socio-economic challenges.
Core Use Cases
Why Authors Choose KIJMS
Market Positioning & Strategic Focus
KIJMS positions itself as a reputable and internationally accessible scholarly journal committed to academic excellence, research integrity, and the advancement of management knowledge through rigorous peer review and open dissemination.
Strategic Focus
Operational Model
KIJMS operates through a comprehensive online manuscript submission, editorial management, double-blind peer-review, and digital publishing system, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and adherence to international publishing standards.
Competitive Advantage
Benefits
Publication Ethics
KIJMS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publishing process (authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher) are expected to adhere to ethical standards.
Author Responsibilities
Authors must ensure originality, proper attribution, accurate reporting, and disclosure of conflicts of interest.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers must provide objective, constructive feedback and maintain confidentiality.
Editorial Responsibilities
Editors must ensure fair and unbiased evaluation, maintain confidentiality, and handle appeals appropriately.
Journal Information
ISSN
xxxx-xxxx (Pending Assignment)
Publication Frequency
Quarterly (4 issues per annum)
Publisher
Faculty Consultants, Faculty of Management Sciences, Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Language
English
Peer Review
Double-blind peer review
Access
Open Access (Free to read and download)
Availability
Online via www.kijms.com
License
Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Citations & Recommended Tools
Citation Databases
Published articles are prepared for citation tracking through Scopus and Google Scholar, enabling authors to monitor the scholarly impact of their work.
Plagiarism Screening: Turnitin
All submissions are screened for originality using Turnitin. Authors are strongly encouraged to check their manuscripts before submission.
Reference Management: Mendeley
We recommend using Mendeley to organise references and format citations consistently in APA 7th edition style.
Indexed In
KIJMS content is discoverable through leading scholarly databases, citation indexes, and university library catalogues worldwide.
