INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS, STRATEGY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IJOSIS)

1. ABOUT THE JOURNAL

The International Journal of Operations, Strategy and Information Systems (IJOSIS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in operations management, strategic management, management information systems, supply chain management, business analytics, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.

IJOSIS provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, consultants, policymakers, and doctoral scholars to disseminate rigorous theoretical, empirical, conceptual, and applied research addressing contemporary challenges in organizations and technology-driven business environments.

2. AIM OF THE JOURNAL

The International Journal of Operations, Strategy and Information Systems aims to provide a high-quality international forum for scholarly research addressing the evolving relationship between organizational operations, strategic decision-making, and information systems.

The journal seeks to publish research that contributes meaningful theoretical insights, methodological advancement, and practical solutions to contemporary management and organizational challenges. IJOSIS particularly encourages interdisciplinary research connecting management theory with technology, data, analytics, digital transformation, and operational excellence across different geographical regions and organizational contexts.

3. OBJECTIVES OF THE JOURNAL

• Promote high-quality scholarly research in operations, strategy, and information systems.
• Encourage interdisciplinary research across management and technology.
• Provide a platform for original theoretical and empirical research.
• Advance understanding of technology-enabled management and organizational transformation.
• Encourage research addressing contemporary operational and strategic challenges.
• Promote research on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and business analytics.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
• Encourage research with practical implications for organizations, managers, and policymakers.
• Support emerging researchers and doctoral scholars in disseminating rigorous research.
• Develop an internationally relevant body of research in operations, strategy, and information systems.

4. SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL

IJOSIS welcomes original research across a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, the following domains:

1. Operations & Production Management

• Production & Operations Management, Operations Strategy, Manufacturing & Service Operations.
• Productivity, Process Management, Lean Management, Six Sigma, TQM, Quality Systems.
• Capacity & Facility Planning, Maintenance, Operations Research, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Operations, Smart Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0.

2. Supply Chain & Logistics Management

• Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Procurement, Inventory, Warehouse, and Distribution.
• Global, Sustainable, and Green Supply Chains, Risk Management, Resilience, Digital Supply Chains, Supply Chain Analytics, and Transportation Management.

3. Strategic Management

• Corporate, Business, and Competitive Strategy, Strategic Planning & Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Innovation Strategy.
• Corporate Governance, Strategic HRM, Sustainability Strategy, Business Model Innovation, Competitive Advantage, Strategic Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Agility.

4. Management Information Systems

• Management Information Systems, Enterprise Information Systems, ERP, CRM, Decision Support Systems, IT Governance, IT Strategy.
• Knowledge Management Systems, Information Systems Adoption & Success, Business Process Management, Digital Business, and IS Innovation.

5. Business Analytics & Data-Driven Management

• Business Analytics, Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics, Big Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making.
• Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Operations & Supply Chain Analytics, Strategic, Customer, and People Analytics.

6. Digital Transformation & Emerging Technologies

• Digital Transformation, AI in Management, Generative AI, Machine Learning Applications, IoT, Blockchain in Business, Cloud Computing, Automation, Robotics.
• Industry 4.0 & 5.0, Digital Platforms, Smart Organizations, Digital Leadership, and Technology Management.

7. Organizational & Contemporary Management

• Organizational Innovation & Change Management, Knowledge Management, Risk Management, CSR, Organizational Resilience & Agility, Decision Sciences.

8. Emerging and Interdisciplinary Areas

• Generative AI, Digital Twins, Smart Enterprises, Human-AI Collaboration, Technology Ethics, Responsible Innovation, Cybersecurity & Business, Data Governance, Platform Economies, and the Future of Work.

5. TYPES OF MANUSCRIPTS ACCEPTED

• Original Research Articles: Full-length empirical, theoretical, or analytical studies.
• Review Articles: Critical reviews of established and emerging research domains.
• Systematic Literature Reviews: Structured reviews using reproducible search and selection methodologies.
• Conceptual Papers: Original theoretical frameworks, conceptual models, and research propositions.
• Case Studies: Examinations of organizational, operational, strategic, or technological implementations.
• Short Research Communications: Concise research contributions presenting significant emerging findings.
• Methodological Papers: Innovative research methods, analytical techniques, and frameworks.
• Industry and Practice Research: Evidence-based studies addressing contemporary industrial problems.

6. KEY FOCUS AREAS & KEYWORDS