Vision
To be a leading academic journal that drives excellence in management research and practice by fostering innovative, impactful, and globally relevant insights that shape the future of business and leadership.
Mission
The Journal of Business and Management Excellence (JoBME) is committed to promoting high-quality research in key management disciplines, bridging the gap between theory and practice. By publishing rigorous and relevant studies, JoBME aims to advance knowledge, support continuous learning, and contribute to the development of business leaders who drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the global economy.
Scope
This journal invites high-quality research across diverse management disciplines, including operations management, supply chain optimization, marketing management, financial management, human resources, organization science, information systems, analytics, sustainable business practices, and international business. The journal welcomes a wide range of methodological approaches, accepting both qualitative and quantitative research. It encourages the submission of empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, analytical models, and review papers that provide fresh insights into contemporary business challenges and opportunities. The journal is particularly interested in research that addresses issues such as process optimization, customer engagement, financial risk management, talent development, digital transformation, sustainability, and ethical business practices. Studies that explore international business environments and global market dynamics are also welcome. Interdisciplinary approaches that combine insights from multiple management fields to solve complex organizational problems are highly valued. The journal aims to contribute to developing theory and practical solutions that enhance business performance and foster managerial excellence across industries and markets.
Patron: Director of TAPMI, Prof. Rajeev Kumra
Professor & Director of TAPMI, Marketing Management (MM)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: rajeev.kumra@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/rajeev-kumra/
Editor-In-Chief: Prof. Tathagata Ghosh
Professor & Chairperson – PhD, Marketing Management (MM)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: tathagata.ghosh@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/tathagata-ghosh/
Managing Editor: Prof. Varun Sharma
Assistant Professor, Co-Chairperson – Student Activities & Co-Chairperson – Operations & Decision Science (ODS)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: sharma.varun@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/varun-sharma/
Editor: Prof. Vasanth Kamath
Professor, Chairperson-Admissions & Chairperson – Operations and Decision Science (ODS)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: vasanth.kamath@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/vasanth-kamath-v-p/
Editor: Prof. Mukta Srivastava
Associate Professor, Chairperson – Gender Harassment Committee & Chairperson – Marketing Management (MM),
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: mukta.srivastava@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/mukta-srivastava/
Editor: Prof. Muneza Kagzi
Associate Professor & Chairperson – Strategy and General Management (SGM)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: muneza.kagzi@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/muneza-kagzi/
Editor: Prof. Nandan Prabhu
Associate Professor & Co-Chairperson – Accounting, Economics, and Finance (AEF)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: nandan.prabhu@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/nandana-prabhu-k-p/
Editor: Prof. Lakshminarayana Kompella
Associate Professor, Chairperson – IT Committee & Chairperson – Information Systems and Analytics (ISA)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104
Email: ln.kompella@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/lakshminarayana-kompella/
Editor: Prof. Kadumbri Randev
Assistant Professor & Co-Chairperson – HR, Organizational Behaviour and Communications area (HROBC)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: kadumbri.randev@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/kadumbri-kriti-randev/
Respected Academicians, Researchers, and Industry Professionals,
T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, invites submissions for its Journal of Business and Management Excellence (JoBME). The journal provides a platform to bridge academic research with business practice, fostering critical discussions on contemporary management challenges. We welcome high-quality research that contributes to advancing business excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
Researchers will receive an incentive of 5000 INR upon the successful acceptance of their paper in the journal. This reward recognizes their valuable contributions and encourages high-quality scholarly submissions.
Themes for Submission
The journal invites original research, literature review, and conceptual papers related to (but not limited to) the following themes:
Submission Guidelines
Deadlines
For manuscript submissions and further inquiries, please contact jobme.tapmi@manipal.edu. We look forward to your valuable contributions.
“Published articles with downloadable links” (later)
T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, publishes the Journal of Business and Management Excellence (JoBME), a research-driven initiative aligned with the institute’s mission to foster excellence in management education, research, and practice.
JoBME invites research papers, conceptual articles, and review articles for publication in its upcoming issue. Submissions must contribute to contemporary management discourse by demonstrating novelty, practical application, or theoretical advancement in the field of business and management.
Manuscript Formatting & Submission Guidelines
Ethical Considerations & Review Process
At JoBME, we prioritize publishing high-quality, well-organized, and impactful research that resonates with a multidisciplinary management audience. The selection process emphasizes originality, clarity, and relevance to contemporary business and management challenges.
Double-Blind Review Process
Review Timeline & Outcomes
Non-Peer-Reviewed Content
For any queries regarding the review process, please get in touch with jobme@manipal.edu
The Authors must submit their full manuscript to jobme@manipal.edu along with a cover letter.
Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that their submission adheres to the following guidelines. Submissions that do not comply may be returned for revision:
✅The submission is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration by any other journal. If applicable, an explanation has been provided in the Comments section for the editor.
✅The submission file is in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
✅Where available, URLs for references have been provided.
✅The text is single-spaced, uses a 12-point font, and employs italics instead of underlining (except for URLs).
✅All illustrations, figures, and tables are embedded within the text at appropriate points rather than at the end of the document.
✅The manuscript adheres to JoBME’s Author Guidelines, including formatting and referencing requirements.
Note: Manuscripts that do not comply with the submission guidelines may be returned to the authors for correction before being considered for peer review.
All queries regarding the submission and review process can be sent to jobme@manipal.edu.
Vision
To be a leading academic journal that drives excellence in management research and practice by fostering innovative, impactful, and globally relevant insights that shape the future of business and leadership.
Mission
The Journal of Business and Management Excellence (JoBME) is committed to promoting high-quality research in key management disciplines, bridging the gap between theory and practice. By publishing rigorous and relevant studies, JoBME aims to advance knowledge, support continuous learning, and contribute to the development of business leaders who drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the global economy.
Scope
This journal invites high-quality research across diverse management disciplines, including operations management, supply chain optimization, marketing management, financial management, human resources, organization science, information systems, analytics, sustainable business practices, and international business. The journal welcomes a wide range of methodological approaches, accepting both qualitative and quantitative research. It encourages the submission of empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, analytical models, and review papers that provide fresh insights into contemporary business challenges and opportunities. The journal is particularly interested in research that addresses issues such as process optimization, customer engagement, financial risk management, talent development, digital transformation, sustainability, and ethical business practices. Studies that explore international business environments and global market dynamics are also welcome. Interdisciplinary approaches that combine insights from multiple management fields to solve complex organizational problems are highly valued. The journal aims to contribute to developing theory and practical solutions that enhance business performance and foster managerial excellence across industries and markets.
Patron: Director of TAPMI, Prof. Rajeev Kumra
Professor & Director of TAPMI, Marketing Management (MM)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: rajeev.kumra@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/rajeev-kumra/
Editor-In-Chief: Prof. Tathagata Ghosh
Professor & Chairperson – PhD, Marketing Management (MM)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: tathagata.ghosh@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/tathagata-ghosh/
Managing Editor: Prof. Varun Sharma
Assistant Professor, Co-Chairperson – Student Activities & Co-Chairperson – Operations & Decision Science (ODS)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: sharma.varun@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/varun-sharma/
Editor: Prof. Vasanth Kamath
Professor, Chairperson-Admissions & Chairperson – Operations and Decision Science (ODS)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: vasanth.kamath@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/vasanth-kamath-v-p/
Editor: Prof. Mukta Srivastava
Associate Professor, Chairperson – Gender Harassment Committee & Chairperson – Marketing Management (MM),
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: mukta.srivastava@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/mukta-srivastava/
Editor: Prof. Muneza Kagzi
Associate Professor & Chairperson – Strategy and General Management (SGM)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: muneza.kagzi@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/muneza-kagzi/
Editor: Prof. Nandan Prabhu
Associate Professor & Co-Chairperson – Accounting, Economics, and Finance (AEF)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: nandan.prabhu@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/nandana-prabhu-k-p/
Editor: Prof. Lakshminarayana Kompella
Associate Professor, Chairperson – IT Committee & Chairperson – Information Systems and Analytics (ISA)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104
Email: ln.kompella@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/lakshminarayana-kompella/
Editor: Prof. Kadumbri Randev
Assistant Professor & Co-Chairperson – HR, Organizational Behaviour and Communications area (HROBC)
T A Pai Management Institute, Badagabettu Road, Manipal, Karnataka- 576104.
Email: kadumbri.randev@manipal.edu
Institute Profile Link: https://www.tapmi.edu.in/faculty/kadumbri-kriti-randev/
Respected Academicians, Researchers, and Industry Professionals,
T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, invites submissions for its Journal of Business and Management Excellence (JoBME). The journal provides a platform to bridge academic research with business practice, fostering critical discussions on contemporary management challenges. We welcome high-quality research that contributes to advancing business excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
Researchers will receive an incentive of 5000 INR upon the successful acceptance of their paper in the journal. This reward recognizes their valuable contributions and encourages high-quality scholarly submissions.
Themes for Submission
The journal invites original research, literature review, and conceptual papers related to (but not limited to) the following themes:
Submission Guidelines
Deadlines
For manuscript submissions and further inquiries, please contact jobme.tapmi@manipal.edu. We look forward to your valuable contributions.
“Published articles with downloadable links” (later)
T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, publishes the Journal of Business and Management Excellence (JoBME), a research-driven initiative aligned with the institute’s mission to foster excellence in management education, research, and practice.
JoBME invites research papers, conceptual articles, and review articles for publication in its upcoming issue. Submissions must contribute to contemporary management discourse by demonstrating novelty, practical application, or theoretical advancement in the field of business and management.
Manuscript Formatting & Submission Guidelines
Ethical Considerations & Review Process
At JoBME, we prioritize publishing high-quality, well-organized, and impactful research that resonates with a multidisciplinary management audience. The selection process emphasizes originality, clarity, and relevance to contemporary business and management challenges.
Double-Blind Review Process
Review Timeline & Outcomes
Non-Peer-Reviewed Content
For any queries regarding the review process, please get in touch with jobme@manipal.edu
The Authors must submit their full manuscript to jobme@manipal.edu along with a cover letter.
Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that their submission adheres to the following guidelines. Submissions that do not comply may be returned for revision:
✅The submission is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration by any other journal. If applicable, an explanation has been provided in the Comments section for the editor.
✅The submission file is in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
✅Where available, URLs for references have been provided.
✅The text is single-spaced, uses a 12-point font, and employs italics instead of underlining (except for URLs).
✅All illustrations, figures, and tables are embedded within the text at appropriate points rather than at the end of the document.
✅The manuscript adheres to JoBME’s Author Guidelines, including formatting and referencing requirements.
Note: Manuscripts that do not comply with the submission guidelines may be returned to the authors for correction before being considered for peer review.
All queries regarding the submission and review process can be sent to jobme@manipal.edu.
Established in 1981, TAPMI has been at the forefront of management education, shaping future leaders through academic excellence, innovation, and real-world learning. With a commitment to nurturing global wealth creators and industry-ready professionals, we continuously benchmark ourselves against the best. Guided by our core values—Excellence, Trust, Honesty, Innovation, Commitment, and Student-Centricity—we foster a culture of ethics, sustainability, and transformative learning.
