Journal profile
Management Dynamics
ISSN 0972-5067 · eISSN 2583-4932 · Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow · India
Management Dynamics: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 70 days (submission to final decision, publisher); 19 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Management Dynamics is published by Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Customer Service Quality and Loyalty, Financial Markets and Investment Strategies and Employee Performance and Management, together about 23% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Management Dynamics is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to fostering knowledge dissemination and scholarly discourse across diverse fields of management and business. Management Dynamics provide a platform for researchers, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange insights, perspectives, and innovative ideas on contemporary issues and challenges in management. The aim of journal is to advance understanding of business dynamics and contribute to the enhancement of various functions within businesses and organizations. Focus Areas: Interdisciplinary Approach: The journal actively solicit pioneering research articles, theoretical explorations, comprehensive case studies, and critical discourses that transcend the conventional boundaries within the management and business sphere. The journal is particularly interested in work that leverages novel interdisciplinary approaches to address the complex challenges and opportunities in the contemporary business landscape. Empirical and Conceptual Research: MD ambit encompasses a broad spectrum of research typologies, ranging from theoretical elucidations and conceptual treatises to empirical investigations and exhaustive literature reviews. The journal aim to be the vehicle for scholarly dialogue that catalyzes the advancement of knowledge in the multifaceted domain of management. Contemporary Business Issues: The journal is dedicated to publishing superior research that confronts the pressing and evolving challenges encountered by academics, business professionals, and regulatory bodies. The journal invite submissions that illuminate issues pertinent to emergent fields such as digital marketing, fintech, strategic human resource management, sustainable business practices, data-driven decision making, business innovation, and the transformative role of information systems. In doing so, journal aim to foster a deeper understanding of the contemporary business environment and inform effective strategies and policies. Key Topics Include, but are not limited to: Business Analytics: Focusing on data-driven strategies, predictive models, and empirical research in business. Finance and Banking: Covering a broad range of topics in finance, banking, and financial markets. General Management: Discussing the principles, strategies, and challenges of managing organizations. Information Systems: Examining the role of information technology in business and its impact on management decision-making. Marketing:
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 13, United Kingdom 6, Australia 4, United States 2, Malaysia 2 (31 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Customer Service Quality and LoyaltyBusiness, Management and Accounting7.8%
- Financial Markets and Investment StrategiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance7.6%
- Employee Performance and ManagementSocial Sciences7.6%
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorBusiness, Management and Accounting6.6%
- Consumer Behavior and Marketing InfluenceBusiness, Management and Accounting6.2%
- Leadership and Management in OrganizationsBusiness, Management and Accounting5.7%
- Marketing and Advertising StrategiesBusiness, Management and Accounting4.7%
- Banking Sector Performance and ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.66OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 345 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 12 | 70 |
| 2025 | 19 | 19 | 102 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 96 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 93 |
| 2022 | 235 | 235 | 88 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
70 dayssubmission to final decision · community reports about 8 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to final decision
- 70 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- No other fees
- Page charges
- No page charges
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Keywords
- 5–8
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 9,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted10
- book reviewThe journal seeks to publish following types of contributions in the form of original articles, perspectives, management cases, review articles (conceptual pape…Length not stated
- book reviewsBook Reviews: Authors can submit reviews of recently published books in management and business. The word range should be between 1000-1500 words.Length not stated
- case studyCase Study: Case study involves examining issues, companies, departments, and special initiatives taken by academicians and practitioners. Submissions in this c…Length not stated
- literature reviewsLiterature reviews: This category encompasses systematic literature reviews, bibliometric analysis, meta-analysis, and similar scholarly endeavors. The word cou…Length not stated
- original articleThe journal seeks to publish following types of contributions in the form of original articles, perspectives, management cases, review articles (conceptual pape…Length not stated
- perspectiveThe journal seeks to publish following types of contributions in the form of original articles, perspectives, management cases, review articles (conceptual pape…Length not stated
- perspectivesPerspectives: This category embraces viewpoints and insights concerning contemporary and emerging trends within industry and academia. We encourage submissions …Length not stated
- research paper/original paperResearch Paper/Original Paper: This classification encompasses empirical research papers utilizing qualitative or quantitative methodologies. The word count for…Length not stated
- reviewAll manuscripts are subjected to peer review and are expected to meet the standards of academic excellence. If approved by the editor, submissions will be consi…Length not stated
- review articleThe journal seeks to publish following types of contributions in the form of original articles, perspectives, management cases, review articles (conceptual pape…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship Author Contributions
Authors are encouraged to include a statement that specifies the contribution of every author to the research and preparation of the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest
Authors must declare any financial or non-financial interests that could be perceived to influence their research or interpretation of results. Examples include:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability
This journal encourages authors to provide an optional statement of data availability in their article. Data Availability Statements should include information on where data supporting the results reported in the article can be found, including, where applicable, hyperlinks to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Data availability statements can also indicate whether …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
CC BY 4.0 Model summary
Management Dynamics provides immediate open access to its content so that research is freely available to the public. Articles available freely online are more often cited and have greater impact. Immediately after publication, authors are free to copy, post, share, and redistribute the material in any medium or format on any platform.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Statement
Open access Model summary
This is open access journal. Every article published in this journal will be published open access. This means that the article is universally and freely accessible via the Internet in perpetuity, in an easily readable format immediately after publication. The authors are not charged with any publication fees. Permitted third party (re)use is defined by the following Creative Commons user license:…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review process
Double-blind peer review Model summary
All manuscripts are subjected to peer review and are expected to meet the standards of academic excellence. If approved by the editor, submissions will be considered by peer reviewers, whose identities will remain anonymous to the authors and vice versa, identities of authors will remain anonymous to the reviewers (Double-blind peer review). The decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of a …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
- Country or region
- India
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0972-5067
- Electronic ISSN
- 2583-4932
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 26, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Management Dynamics
How long does peer review take at Management Dynamics?
The publisher reports about 70 days (submission to final decision); authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Management Dynamics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Keywords: 5–8; Manuscript length: ≤ 9,000 words; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Management Dynamics based?
Of the 31 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (13), United Kingdom (6) and Australia (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Management Dynamics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Management Dynamics is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Management Dynamics open access, and what is the APC?
Management Dynamics is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .