About the Journal
Journal Overview
Strategic Leadership and Business Management Journal (SLBMJ) is an open-access, double-blind, peer-reviewed, biannual scholarly journal committed to the publication of high-quality research in the areas of strategic leadership, business management, and organizational studies. The journal serves as an academic platform for publishing original theoretical, empirical, and applied research that contributes to the advancement of management and leadership knowledge across diverse organizational and institutional contexts and adheres to internationally recognized standards of academic publishing. The journal upholds transparency, integrity, and rigor throughout its editorial and peer review processes. Submitted manuscripts are assessed based on originality, methodological rigor, theoretical and practical contribution, and relevance to contemporary leadership and management challenges.
The journal welcomes contributions addressing a wide range of topics, including but not limited to strategic management, leadership and governance, organizational behavior, human resource management, entrepreneurship, innovation and change management, corporate strategy, business ethics, sustainability, and policy-oriented management research. Both for-profit and not-for-profit organizational perspectives are encouraged. SLBMJ is committed to ethical publishing practices and follows the principles and guidelines recommended by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal ensures long-term digital preservation and accessibility of all published content to support scholarly communication and global knowledge exchange.
Aims & Objectives
SLBMJ is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes original research in the fields of strategic leadership, business management, and organizational studies. The journal aims to advance theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of leadership and management by disseminating high-quality empirical, theoretical, and applied research relevant to contemporary organizational contexts.
SLBMJ seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by encouraging evidence-based and interdisciplinary research that informs strategic decision-making, leadership effectiveness, organizational performance, and sustainable business practices. The journal welcomes contributions addressing management and leadership challenges across public, private, and non-profit organizations at local, regional, and international levels. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, conceptual studies, and case-based analyses that demonstrate methodological rigor, ethical research practices, and clear relevance to leadership and business management scholarship.
Scope of Journal
SLBMJ is published by PRRC (Pvt) Ltd, follows the whole publication process in accordance with HEC rules & guidelines, and international guidelines and standards for research journals. Journal uses Open Journal System (OJS) for all types of communications and publication processes to ensure transparency, integrity, and efficiency. Journal aims to be indexed with reputed international indexing agencies, such as DOAJ, EBSCO, J-Gate, ProQuest, DRJI, etc as per HEC guidelines. The journal has its Editorial and Advisory Board. The Editorial Board is comprised of the Chief Editor, Editor, and Managing Editor. The Advisory Board comprises reputed national and international subject specialists. The journal covers a broad and multidisciplinary range of topics within strategic leadership, business management, and organizational studies. The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical, empirical, and applied research that examines leadership and management issues in diverse organizational, institutional, and economic contexts.
SLBMJ encourages submissions from academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers that offer original insights, methodological rigor, and practical relevance. Interdisciplinary research and studies addressing contemporary challenges in business and leadership, particularly within emerging and developing economies, are especially welcomed. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Business and Management
- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Organizational Studies and Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Corporate Governance and Public Administration
- Marketing, Business Ethics, and Consumer Studies
- International Business and Global Management
- Digital Transformation, Analytics, and Performance Management
Types of Manuscript Accepted
- Original Research Articles: Empirical studies contributing original findings to leadership and business management.
- Review Articles: Systematic or narrative reviews synthesizing existing research.
- Conceptual/Theoretical Papers: Development of models, frameworks, or theories.
- Case Studies: Analytical studies of organizations or managerial practices.
- Policy & Practice Papers: Evidence-based analyses informing management and governance.
- Short Research Communications: Brief reports of novel or preliminary findings.
- Methodological Papers: Studies on research methods and analytical techniques.
- Letter to the Editor / Editorials: Short, focused commentaries or viewpoints on previously published articles, current trends, emerging issues, or important developments in strategic leadership and business management.
Open Access Statement
The journal adheres to open-access principles as defined by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). All published content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
A printed version of the journal is available upon request. Contact: editor@slbmj.com
Why Choose SLBMJ?
- Open-Access: All articles are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, ensuring wide dissemination and reuse.
- Ethical Publishing: The journal strictly follows COPE, DOAJ recommendations, and HEC guidelines, upholding transparency, integrity, and best practices.
- Rigorous Peer Review: A double-blind review process ensures impartial evaluation by national and international experts.
- Global Visibility and Preservation: Indexed in Google Scholar and assigned CrossRef DOIs, with content preserved through LOCKSS and CLOCKSS for long-term accessibility.
Information for Authors
SLBMJ invites submissions of original contributions in strategic leadership and business management for research articles, review articles, conceptual/theoretical papers, case studies, policy papers, letters to the editor, and editorials. Please go through the Guidelines for Authors for the requirements.
Manuscript Submission: Register with the journal website to start the submission process. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. For queries, contact editor@slbmj.com
Policies Overview
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Editorial Policy
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Editorial Structure & Workflow
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Publication Ethical Policy
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Ethics & Malpractice Policy
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Conflict of Interests
Requires disclosure of interests that may influence editorial decisions.
Read the comprehensive Journal Policies for detailed information.
Editorial Team
Our editorial team comprises seasoned professionals and subject-matter experts from diverse disciplines, ensuring a multidisciplinary perspective in manuscript evaluation while upholding rigorous standards of peer review and publication ethics. For details of the Journal Editorial Team
Publisher Information
Publisher: PRRC (Pvt) Ltd.
Website: https://www.prrcpk.com
Email: info@prrcpk.com
Address: 253 Nishter Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore, Pakistan