About the Journal

The International Journal of Digital Management (IJDM) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by NextGenIQ Press. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for advancing research at the intersection of digital technologies, management, business, innovation, and organizational transformation.

IJDM aims to connect developments in emerging technologies with contemporary management theory and practice. The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, methodological, and applied research that examines how digital technologies influence organizations, industries, markets, decision-making, entrepreneurship, governance, and society.

Particular attention is given to research addressing artificial intelligence, business analytics, digital transformation, digital platforms, financial technologies, intelligent decision-making, digital entrepreneurship, Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0, cybersecurity management, sustainable digital business, and emerging digital ecosystems.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research involving management science, information systems, computer science, economics, finance, marketing, operations management, entrepreneurship, public administration, and related disciplines.

IJDM seeks contributions from researchers, academics, practitioners, industry professionals, and policymakers worldwide.

Journal Objectives

The journal aims to:

Advance theoretical and practical understanding of digital management.
Promote interdisciplinary research connecting technology and management.
Examine organizational and societal implications of emerging digital technologies.
Encourage responsible, sustainable, and human-centered digital transformation.
Provide an international platform for researchers and practitioners.
Support research addressing contemporary and emerging challenges in digital economies.

Journal Information

Full title: International Journal of Digital Management (IJDM)
Publisher: NextGenIQ Press
Peer review: Double-blind peer review
Access model: Open access
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Publication model: Continuous online publication
Language: English
Submission fee: None

Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Digital Management publishes high-quality research exploring how digital technologies transform management practices, organizations, industries, markets, and society.

The journal is particularly interested in research that combines technological innovation with managerial, organizational, economic, and strategic perspectives.

Topics of Interest

IJDM welcomes submissions in areas including, but not limited to:

Digital Transformation and Digital Strategy
Artificial Intelligence in Management
Generative AI and Large Language Models in Business
Agentic AI and Autonomous Business Systems
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Big Data Analytics for Management
Digital Business Models
Digital Entrepreneurship
Digital Innovation Management
Digital Marketing and Consumer Analytics
E-Commerce and Digital Platforms
Financial Technology and Digital Finance
Blockchain Applications in Business
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
Digital Supply Chain Management
Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
Human–AI Collaboration
Intelligent Decision Support Systems
Information Systems Management
Knowledge Management
Technology and Innovation Management
Digital Human Resource Management
Cybersecurity Management
Digital Risk Management
Digital Governance
Platform Economy
Sharing Economy
Digital Leadership
Organizational Digital Transformation
Sustainable Digital Business
Green Digital Transformation
ESG and Digital Technologies
Smart Cities and Digital Governance
Healthcare Management and Digital Health
Digital Education Management
AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation
Technology Adoption and Acceptance
Digital Economy and Society
Emerging Technologies and Future Business Models

Interdisciplinary Contributions

Interdisciplinary contributions connecting management with computing, artificial intelligence, economics, behavioral science, engineering, public policy, or social science are particularly encouraged.

Editorial and Peer Review Process

Overview

IJDM is committed to maintaining a rigorous, fair, constructive, and transparent editorial process.

Step 1 — Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscript through the journal's online submission system.

Step 2 — Administrative Screening

The Editorial Office checks the submission for completeness, formatting, required declarations, and basic compliance with journal requirements.

Step 3 — Editorial Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor evaluates the manuscript for:

Relevance to IJDM's scope
Academic quality
Originality
Contribution to knowledge
Methodological appropriateness
Overall suitability for peer review

Desk decisions

Manuscripts that clearly fall outside the journal's scope or quality requirements may be declined without external review.

Step 4 — Peer Review

Suitable manuscripts are sent to independent experts for double-blind peer review.

Reviewers evaluate aspects such as originality, methodological rigor, validity, clarity, significance, literature coverage, and contribution to the field.

Step 5 — Editorial Decision

Following peer review, the editor may recommend:

Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject

Basis of decisions

Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's scholarly merit and reviewer assessments. Reviewers provide recommendations, while the final publication decision remains with the responsible editor.

Step 6 — Revision

Authors receiving a revision decision should submit a revised manuscript together with a point-by-point response explaining how reviewer and editor comments have been addressed.

Step 7 — Final Decision

The revised manuscript may be accepted, returned for additional revision, sent for further peer review, or rejected.

Step 8 — Production

Accepted manuscripts undergo production processes that may include copyediting, typesetting, metadata preparation, author proofing, and final publication.

Editorial Office

Contact the Editorial Office

The Editorial Office of the International Journal of Digital Management provides assistance concerning manuscript submissions, peer review, journal policies, special issues, publication procedures, and other journal-related enquiries.

General Enquiries

International Journal of Digital Management

NextGenIQ Press

Email: contact@nextgeniqpress.com

Website: https://www.nextgeniqpress.com/journals/ijdm

Manuscript Enquiries

For questions regarding submissions, manuscript status, revisions, or peer review, please contact the Editorial Office at contact@nextgeniqpress.com, quoting the manuscript ID where available.

Technical Support

For difficulties with the submission platform, account access, manuscript uploads, or other technical issues, please contact the technical support team at contact@nextgeniqpress.com.

Special Issue Enquiries

Researchers interested in proposing a Special Issue should contact the Editorial Office with the proposed title, scope, Guest Editor information, and preliminary topic list.