Open Access · Peer Reviewed · Bi-Annual

Advancing Management,
Leadership &
Productivity

International Journal of Management, Leadership and Productivity Development

A double-blind, peer-reviewed open access journal publishing outstanding research across management, leadership, and productivity development for businesses within Africa and the global economy.

Journal at a Glance

Published since 2019, IJMLPD brings rigorous scholarship to pressing management challenges.

84+Papers Published
11Board Members
2×Per Year
100%Open Access
Why IJMLPD

Built for Serious Scholars

A rigorous, transparent publication process that upholds the highest standards of academic excellence.

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Double-Blind Review

Every submission undergoes rigorous double-blind peer review, ensuring objectivity and academic integrity throughout.

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Global Reach

Fully open access — no paywalls. Your research is accessible to readers, institutions, and practitioners worldwide.

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Fast Turnaround

Dedicated editorial processes ensure timely decisions, keeping your research current and moving your career forward.

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Multidisciplinary Scope

Spanning management, leadership, entrepreneurship, governance, HRM, and productivity across diverse sectors.

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Expert Editorial Board

Guided by distinguished scholars and practitioners from leading African and international universities.

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Full Digital Archive

Every published paper is archived and permanently accessible, with DOIs ensuring citability and discoverability.

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About IJMLPD

The International Journal of
Management, Leadership &
Productivity Development

About The Journal

The International Journal of Management, Leadership and Productivity Development (IJMLPD) is an open-access, bi-annual, double-blind, peer-review journal. IJMLPD's mission is to publish outstanding and well-researched works in the fields of management, leadership and productivity development.

The journal publishes two issues every year. It aims to publish current and well-researched findings in the fields of management, leadership and productivity for businesses within the African and global terrains.

The journal aims to loosen the intricacy behind the important trifecta of Management, Leadership, and Productivity Development by examining critical subjects that will further the understanding of and generate ideas for better management, leadership, and productivity in organizations.

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Open Access

All published articles are freely available online to readers with no subscription fees.

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Double-Blind Peer Review

Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

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Bi-Annual Publication

Issues published twice yearly — January and July — with rolling submission intake.

Scope & Coverage

IJMLPD welcomes original research, review articles, and case studies across the following areas:

  • Strategic Management
  • Leadership Theories
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Human Resource Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Ethics
  • Knowledge Management
  • Change Management
  • Project Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Public Administration
  • SME Development
  • Sustainability
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Overview

IJMLPD welcomes original, unpublished manuscripts that contribute meaningfully to the fields of management, leadership, and productivity development. All submissions are subject to rigorous double-blind peer review.

The journal accepts original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and case studies. Manuscripts may be submitted in English only. Submitted work must not be under consideration elsewhere.

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