About the Journal

Catalyst: Journal of Management Review (CMR)

Journal Description

Catalyst: Journal of Management Review (CMR) is a prestigious, international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing management scholarship through the publication of original, rigorous, and high-impact research. Established as a successor to Taylorian Insights: Journal of Management Review, CMR represents a commitment to excellence in management research, serving as a pivotal platform for scholarly discourse with substantial implications for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and organizational leaders worldwide.

Mission

Our mission is to foster cutting-edge management research that bridges the gap between theoretical innovation and practical application, while promoting sustainable development and ethical management practices across diverse organizational contexts and geographic regions.

Vision

To become a leading international journal in management research that sets the standard for rigorous scholarship, inclusive discourse, and transformative insights in management theory and practice.

Aims and Scope

Primary Aims

1. Advance Management Scholarship
Publish original, theoretically-grounded research that significantly contributes to the development, refinement, validation, and extension of management theories across various disciplines and contexts. We welcome research that challenges existing paradigms, offers new theoretical frameworks, or provides empirical validation of emerging concepts.

2. Bridge Theory and Practice
Provide actionable insights and innovative solutions that address real-world management challenges and opportunities. CMR emphasizes the practical relevance of research, fostering a strong and reciprocal link between academic rigor and practitioner needs, enabling evidence-based decision-making in organizations.

3. Promote Sustainable and Inclusive Development
Highlight research on organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainable development practices. We place particular emphasis on understanding unique management challenges in remote regions, border areas, developing economies, and emerging markets, while promoting inclusive, ethical, and environmentally responsible management practices.

4. Stimulate Scholarly Discourse
Offer a vibrant, inclusive platform for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research that encourages critical thinking, constructive debate, methodological innovation, and the generation of new knowledge. CMR welcomes diverse perspectives, research traditions, and scholarly voices from around the world.

5. Uphold Research Integrity and Publication Ethics
Maintain the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and methodological rigor to ensure the credibility, trustworthiness, and reproducibility of all published content. We strictly adhere to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Scope of Coverage

CMR encompasses a broad spectrum of management disciplines and welcomes cross-functional, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary research that reflects the complexity and dynamics of contemporary management. Primary areas of coverage include, but are not limited to:

  • Strategic Management – Strategic planning, competitive strategy, organizational positioning, stakeholder management, and corporate governance

  • Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior – Talent management, leadership, organizational culture, employee engagement, organizational change, and workplace dynamics

  • Marketing & Consumer Innovation – Marketing strategy, consumer behavior, brand management, digital marketing, innovation adoption, and customer relationship management

  • Financial & Managerial Accounting – Management accounting, financial reporting, performance measurement, sustainability accounting, and financial decision-making

  • Operations, Supply Chain, & Production Systems Management – Operations strategy, supply chain optimization, process improvement, quality management, and digital operations

  • Entrepreneurship & New Venture Development – Startup dynamics, venture creation, innovation ecosystems, business model innovation, and entrepreneurial strategy

  • Management Information Systems & Digital Transformation – Digital transformation, information systems strategy, technology adoption, cybersecurity management, and organizational digitalization

  • Public & Non-Profit Sector Management – Government management, public administration, nonprofit governance, social enterprise, and public-private partnerships

  • Regional & Border Area Development Management – Regional economic development, border region management, local governance, community development, and place-based management strategies

Methodological Approaches

CMR welcomes diverse, rigorous methodological approaches aligned with the research questions and objectives, including:

  • Quantitative Research – Experimental designs, survey-based studies, longitudinal analyses, structural equation modeling, and statistical inference

  • Qualitative Research – Case studies, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, and narrative inquiry

  • Mixed Methods Research – Sequential and concurrent integration of quantitative and qualitative data

  • Theoretical & Conceptual Research – Theory development, literature reviews, conceptual frameworks, and critical analysis

  • Comparative Studies – Cross-cultural, cross-sectional, and cross-national comparisons

  • Meta-Analysis & Systematic Reviews – Synthesis of existing evidence and cumulative knowledge

  • Action Research & Collaborative Inquiry – Participatory research and practitioner-engaged scholarship

  • Experimental & Quasi-Experimental Designs – Rigorous causal inference methods

Geographic and Contextual Focus

While maintaining a truly international scope, CMR recognizes the importance of context-specific research. We particularly welcome high-quality research examining:

  • Management challenges and opportunities in Asia-Pacific, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia specifically

  • Developing and emerging economies and their unique institutional contexts

  • Remote, rural, and border regions facing distinctive development challenges

  • Comparative international studies offering global insights

  • Context-sensitive applications of management theories to diverse organizational settings

Submission Guidelines

Types of Articles Accepted

  • Research Articles – Original empirical research (8,000-12,000 words)

  • Conceptual/Theoretical Articles – Theory development and advancement (8,000-10,000 words)

  • Literature Reviews – Comprehensive reviews advancing knowledge synthesis (8,000-12,000 words)

  • Case Studies – In-depth organizational analysis with theoretical insights (6,000-10,000 words)

  • Meta-Analyses – Systematic synthesis of empirical research (8,000-12,000 words)

Manuscript Requirements

  • All manuscripts must be submitted in English (American English spelling and grammar conventions)

  • Manuscripts must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere

  • Adherence to the journal's Catalyst Manuscript Template is mandatory, including prescribed fonts, spacing, heading hierarchies, and citation format

  • All manuscripts undergo desk review for fit and quality before entering the peer review process

  • Double-blind peer review by minimum two international experts in the field

  • Average review time: 8-12 weeks from submission to first decision

Citation and Reference Format

  • APA 7th Edition (Author-Date format) is the mandatory citation style

  • References must be listed alphabetically and include complete bibliographic information

  • All citations must be retrievable from international academic databases

Publication Ethics

CMR is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. The journal:

  • Strictly adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and best practices

  • Requires authors to disclose funding sources, conflicts of interest, and data availability

  • Implements plagiarism detection using industry-standard tools (Turnitin/iThenticate) for all submissions

  • Maintains confidentiality and impartiality in the peer review process

  • Welcomes and investigates reports of research misconduct

  • Publishes corrections, retractions, and clarifications when warranted

  • Requires informed consent statements from human subjects research or clear declaration when not applicable

  • Mandates AI acknowledgment disclosing any use of artificial intelligence in manuscript preparation

Research Integrity Standards

  • Manuscripts must include complete descriptions of research methodology and data analysis procedures

  • Raw data and analysis code should be available upon reasonable request

  • Conflicts of interest must be disclosed transparently

  • Authorship must reflect genuine contributions; ghostwriting and honorary authorship are prohibited

  • All funding sources must be acknowledged

Access Model & Licensing

CMR operates on a hybrid access model, providing maximum accessibility while supporting journal sustainability:

Open Access Option

  • Authors may opt for Full Open Access (CC BY-NC 4.0 license)

  • All published articles are freely available online without subscription fees for readers

  • Authors retain full copyright to their work

  • Open access articles are deposited in repositories (DOAJ, Google Scholar, institutional repositories)

  • Open access articles receive unlimited global visibility and increased citation impact

Subscription Option

  • Readers and institutions may subscribe for comprehensive access to all journal content

  • Subscription includes:

    • Full-text access to all articles (both open and subscription-protected)

    • Early online access to articles ahead of formal issue publication

    • Archive access to all back issues

    • Email alerts for new articles and special issues

    • Citation metrics and article-level analytics

    • Institutional licensing with simultaneous multi-user access

Hybrid Model Benefits

  • For Authors: Choice of access model; open access option maximizes research reach and impact

  • For Readers: Flexible access options (free open articles or subscription for comprehensive coverage)

  • For Institutions: Subscription option provides unlimited access at institutional level

  • For the Journal: Sustainable revenue model supporting editorial operations and quality maintenance

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Standard Charges

  • Open Access Option: IDR 200,000 (approximately $12 USD) per article upon acceptance

  • Subscription/Closed Access Option: No author charges; funded by institutional subscriptions

  • APC Waiver: Available for high-quality contributions from authors in LDCs (Least Developed Countries) or facing genuine financial hardship

Subscription Rates

  • Individual Annual Subscription: IDR 500,000 (approximately $30 USD)

  • Institutional Annual Subscription: IDR 5,000,000 (approximately $300 USD)

  • Multi-Year Subscription Discounts: 10-15% discount available for 2-3 year institutional packages

  • Developing Country Rate: 50% discount for institutions in LDCs

  • Student Access: Free with valid student email address

Transparent Pricing

  • No submission fees

  • No hidden charges

  • All costs clearly disclosed upfront

  • Charges apply only upon acceptance (not at submission)

  • APC/subscription payment due within 30 days of acceptance/subscription initiation

Indexing & Discovery

CMR articles are indexed in and discoverable through:

  • Google Scholar – Global academic search and metrics

  • Garuda (Indonesian Research Repository) – Indonesian research visibility

  • SINTA (Science and Technology Index) – Indonesian research indexing

  • CrossRef – Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) and citation linking

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) – Open access discoverability

  • Scopus (under review) – International multidisciplinary indexing

  • Web of Science (target) – High-impact international indexing

All articles receive a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via CrossRef for permanent citation and discoverability. Both open access and subscription-protected articles are indexed equally in all databases.

Archiving & Preservation

CMR ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of published research:

  • Archiving through LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) – Distributed preservation network

  • Archiving through CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) – Authorized preservation organization

  • Compliance with international digital preservation standards

  • Commitment to maintaining article access even if the journal ceases publication

  • Both open access and subscription content preserved in perpetuity

Publication Frequency & Schedule

  • Publication Frequency: Tri-annual (3 issues per year)

  • Issue Release: March, July, and November (typically)

  • Issue Submission Deadlines:

    • Issue 1 (March): Submission deadline December 31

    • Issue 2 (July): Submission deadline April 30

    • Issue 3 (November): Submission deadline August 31

  • Rolling Publication: Articles published online immediately upon acceptance (ahead of formal issue publication)

  • Editorial Calendar: Publicly available; call for papers distributed 4-6 weeks before each deadline

  • Articles per Issue: Typically 8-12 research articles per issue

Editorial Leadership

CMR is managed by an experienced editorial team with international expertise in management research, supported by a diverse, international Editorial Board comprising scholars from leading universities worldwide. The Editorial Board represents diverse geographic regions, research specialties, and career stages, ensuring fair, rigorous, and inclusive review processes.

The journal is published by PT Bygates ChainWorks Lab, a publisher committed to advancing quality scholarship, open access principles, and research integrity in Asia and beyond.

Contact Information

Journal Website: [Journal URL]
Contact Email: [Journal Email]
Editorial Office: PT Bygates ChainWorks Lab, [Address]
Submissions Portal: [OJS/Submission System URL]
Twitter/Social Media: [@CatalystJMR]
Institutional Subscription: [Subscription Email/URL]

Additional Resources

  • For Authors:

    • Comprehensive author guidelines and manuscript template

    • Submission system (OJS 3.x or equivalent)

    • Access model and licensing information

    • FAQ for first-time submitters

  • For Reviewers:

    • Reviewer guidelines and evaluation rubric

    • Conflict of interest policy

    • Confidentiality agreements

    • Reviewer compensation (if applicable)

  • For Readers & Institutions:

    • Browse articles and advanced search

    • Access archives and back issues

    • Subscribe (individual or institutional)

    • Email alerts and RSS feeds

  • Media Inquiries:

    • Press releases and featured research highlights

    • Media kit and high-resolution journal logo

    • Interview requests with editors and authors