South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences

Aims & Scope

The South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences (SAJEMS) is a leading South African-based publication for interdisciplinary research in the economic and management sciences.

The journal publishes and disseminates high-quality academic articles that contribute to the better understanding of the interaction between economic, environmental and social perspectives as applicable to the broader management sciences in an African environment.

The editorial board therefore invites authors to submit their research from areas such as economics, finance, accounting, human capital, marketing and other related disciplines that break down common intellectual silos and prepares a new path for debate on the operation and development of sustainable markets and organisations as relevant to the broader African context.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Business, Management and Accounting and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 15,642.00 ZAR. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Projectification and its consequences: Narrow and broad conceptualisations

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Johann, Monica

• African immigrants in South Africa: Job takers or job creators?

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Vivence

• Analysing challenges facing smallholder farmers and conservation agriculture in South Africa: A system dynamics approach

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Wolfgang, Josephine, Alan, Scott

• Job crafting and its impact on work engagement and job satisfaction in mining and manufacturing

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Leon T, Maria, Arnold B

• Flexi work, financial well-being, work–life balance and their effects on subjective experiences of productivity and job satisfaction of females in an institution of higher learning

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Leon T.B., Edwina I.

• Celebrity endorsements versus created spokespersons in advertising: a survey among students

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Delarey, M, L

• The impact of corporate social responsibility factors on the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Peter, Elmarie, Elroy

• Financial development and economic growth: literature survey and empirical evidence from sub-Saharan African countries

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Songul Kakilli, Ilhan, Ali

• Linking integrated reporting quality with sustainability performance and financial performance in South Africa

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Nadia, Cornelis T.

• Extending green supply chain management activities to manufacturing small and medium enterprises in a developing economy

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Chengedzai, Welby V.