Focus and Scope

Vifada Management and Social Sciences (ISSN Online: 2987-1999) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing high-quality scholarly research that explores contemporary issues, emerging trends, and innovative perspectives within the fields of Management and Social Sciences. The journal actively encourages courageous, critical, and forward-thinking ideas that contribute to the development of theory, managerial practice, policy formulation, and social life improvement at local, national, and global levels.

The journal serves as an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate empirical findings, conceptual analyses, and case-based studies that offer theoretical enrichment, managerial relevance, and societal impact. Submissions are expected to demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, and clear implications for both academic discourse and real-world application.

Focus

The primary focus of Vifada Management and Social Sciences lies in:

  1. The development and testing of theories related to management, business, and social sciences.

  2. Managerial and organizational practices that address contemporary challenges in dynamic and complex environments.

  3. Socio-economic, cultural, political, and behavioral phenomena affecting individuals, organizations, and societies.

  4. Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral studies that integrate management and social science perspectives to solve real-world problems.

  5. Policy-oriented research that contributes to sustainable development, ethical governance, and social welfare.

Scope

1. Management and Business Studies

The journal welcomes original research and scholarly articles covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • General Management and Strategic Management

  • Marketing Management and Consumer Behavior

  • Organizational Behavior and Organizational Development

  • Leadership, Change Management, and Decision-Making

  • Human Resource Management and Human Capital Development

  • Operations Management and Supply Chain Management

  • Financial Management, Accounting, and Corporate Finance

  • Information Technology Management and Digital Transformation

  • Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Small–Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

  • International Business and Global Management

  • Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Compliance

  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability

  • Public Policy, Public Management, and Governance

  • Business Law, Risk Management, and Strategic Control

  • Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning

Studies may adopt quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, or case study approaches and are encouraged to address contemporary issues such as digitalization, sustainability, globalization, inclusivity, and ethical business practices.

2. Social Sciences

The journal also provides a scholarly outlet for research in diverse areas of social sciences, including but not limited to:

  • Anthropology and Cultural Studies

  • Sociology and Social Change

  • Social Work, Social Welfare, and Community Development

  • Economics, Development Economics, and Behavioral Economics

  • Political Science, Public Administration, and Policy Studies

  • Psychology (Social, Organizational, and Educational Psychology)

  • Development Studies and Population Studies

  • Gender Studies, Women’s Studies, and Social Inclusion

  • Religious Studies and Ethics

  • Cross-Cultural and Comparative Studies

  • Linguistics and Communication Studies

  • Education, Educational Management, and Learning Innovation

  • Ethics, Moral Philosophy, and Political Social Sciences

Research published in this scope is expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of social dynamics, institutional structures, human behavior, and policy impacts within various societal contexts.

Interdisciplinary Perspective

Vifada Management and Social Sciences strongly encourages interdisciplinary research that bridges management and social sciences, such as:

  • Corporate governance from socio-political perspectives

  • Leadership and culture in cross-cultural settings

  • Business ethics and social responsibility in community development

  • Public policy analysis using management and behavioral frameworks

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal accepts:

  • Original research articles

  • Conceptual and theoretical papers

  • Systematic literature reviews

  • Case studies and best practice reports

  • Policy analysis and applied research

By fostering rigorous scholarship and practical relevance, Vifada Management and Social Sciences aims to become a reputable academic forum that supports intellectual exchange, knowledge advancement, and sustainable societal development.