Announcement of Revision of Aims and Scope of Journal of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University

2025-12-10
Announcement of Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University Re: Revision of Aims and Scope of Journal of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University

Following the announcement of additional (new) criteria by the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) for evaluating new journals seeking entry into the TCI database from 2026 onwards, one key requirement states:

"Journals must have Aims & Scope that are not similar to journals from the same organization (consideration at the university, association, department, or equivalent level) that are already in the TCI database. Evaluation is at the discretion of the Evaluation Committee."

(Thai Journal Citation Index Centre, announced on November 20, 2025)

To comply with TCI standards and to maintain the unique identity of the Journal of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, which is already indexed in TCI Tier 2, and to prevent overlap with the Modern Public Administration Science Journal, which is a new journal within the same faculty, the Editorial Board of the Journal of Management Science hereby announces the revision of the journal's Aims and Scope to ensure clear and distinct differentiation as follows:

Principles of Revision

To comply with the announcement of the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) regarding additional (new) criteria for evaluating new journals seeking entry into the TCI database from 2026 onwards, and to enable both journals within the Faculty of Management Sciences to operate effectively in parallel without overlap, the Editorial Board has established clear scope separation principles as follows:

Journal of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University (JMSSNRU)
  • Focus: Private business sector and general management ONLY
  • Accepts articles on marketing, finance, banking, accounting, business administration, SMEs, entrepreneurship, retail business, and international business
Modern Public Administration Science Journal (MPAS)
  • Focus: Public sector, government, and public organizations ONLY
  • Accepts articles on public administration, public policy, politics, local government, public finance and budgeting, public human resource management, public service delivery, and educational administration
Revised Aims and Scope of Journal of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University 1. Aims

The Journal of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University (Revised Edition) has the following objectives:

  1. To serve as a platform for disseminating high-quality research and academic articles on business management and business innovation
  2. To promote the creation of new knowledge for developing the competitive potential of Thai businesses, especially SMEs
  3. To support the development of entrepreneurs and business executives with contemporary knowledge and skills
  4. To promote integration between management theory and business practice
  5. To build academic collaboration networks in business administration both domestically and internationally
  6. To be a reliable source of knowledge for business practitioners, entrepreneurs, and academics
2. Scope

The Journal of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University considers research articles and academic articles related to business management and general management in the private sector ONLY, covering 8 main disciplines as follows:

1) General Management
  • Management Theory
  • Strategic Planning
  • Strategic Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Organizational Behavior in Business
  • Business Decision Making
  • Business Ethics
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
2) Marketing
  • Marketing Principles
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Marketing Research
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Online Marketing and E-commerce
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Brand Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Service Marketing
  • International Marketing
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
3) Finance, Banking and Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Investment and Portfolio Management
  • Capital Markets and Financial Markets
  • Commercial Banking
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Business Taxation
  • Personal Financial Planning
4) Human Resource Management in Business
  • Strategic HRM
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Human Resource Development
  • Training and Development
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation and Benefits Management
  • Labor Relations
  • Diversity Management
  • Organization Development
  • Corporate Culture
5) Operations and Logistics Management
  • Production and Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Quality Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Lean Production
  • Project Management
  • Production Technology
  • Environmental Management in Business
6) Digital Business and Innovation
  • E-commerce and E-business
  • Digital Marketing
  • Information Technology for Business
  • Management Information Systems
  • Business Innovation Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • FinTech
  • Startup Business
  • Technology and Innovation Management
7) Entrepreneurship and SMEs
  • Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
  • SME Development
  • Family Business Management
  • Community Business and Social Enterprise
  • New Product and Service Development
  • Startup Financing
  • Business Opportunity and Evaluation
  • Business Growth and Expansion
8) International Business
  • International Trade
  • Global Marketing
  • International Finance
  • Multinational Business Strategy
  • International Business Management
  • Foreign Direct Investment
  • Global Supply Chain
  • International Business Negotiation
3. Scope NOT Considered

The Journal of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University will NOT consider articles related to the following areas:

1) Public Administration and Public Policy
  • Government administration
  • Public policy
  • Local government (PAO, Municipality, SAO)
  • State enterprises (except management case studies focusing on business aspects)
2) Public Sector Human Resource Management
  • Civil service system
  • Civil servant development
  • Civil servant compensation
3) Public Service Delivery
  • Government service provision
  • Citizen satisfaction with public services
4) Public Finance
  • Government budgeting
  • Local financial management
  • Government taxation
5) Good Governance and Public Sector Reform
  • Good governance
  • Anti-corruption in the public sector
6) Digital Government and Public Sector Innovation
  • E-Government
  • Online public services
7) Education
  • Educational administration / Educational management and development
  • Curriculum and instruction
  • Educational assessment
  • Learning sciences

Note: Articles related to the above topics should be submitted to the Modern Public Administration Science Journal instead.

Types of Articles Considered

The journal considers 2 types of articles:

1) Research Articles

Original research articles with clear and high-quality research processes that:

  • Have clear research objectives
  • Use appropriate and reliable research methods
  • Present significant and useful research findings
  • Contain clear discussion and recommendations
2) Academic Articles

Articles presenting concepts, theories, or new conceptual frameworks with in-depth analysis and synthesis that:

  • Include comprehensive literature review
  • Demonstrate systematic analysis and synthesis
  • Present new perspectives or conceptual frameworks
  • Contribute to theoretical development or business practice
Target Audience

The journal targets the following readership:

  1. Business practitioners and entrepreneurs (both large enterprises and SMEs)
  2. Business executives at all levels
  3. Marketers and marketing specialists
  4. Academics and researchers in business administration and management
  5. Graduate students in business administration (MBA, DBA)
  6. Business consultants and business development specialists
  7. Individuals interested in business management and organizational development
Special Features

The Journal of Management Science Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University has the following distinctive features:

1) Emphasis on Business Application
  • Articles must provide actionable recommendations
  • Focus on linking theory with business practice
  • Include case studies from real businesses
2) Support for SME Development
  • Prioritize research on SMEs
  • Disseminate knowledge suitable for Thai entrepreneurs
  • Share experiences of both successes and failures
3) Keeping Pace with Business Changes
  • Focus on contemporary business issues
  • Present new business technologies and innovations
  • Track modern business trends
4) International Orientation
  • Accept articles in English
  • Compare international best practices
  • Disseminate knowledge from global businesses
Effective Date

This announcement is effective from April 1, 2026 onwards.

All articles submitted from the effective date of this announcement will be evaluated according to the revised scope.

Note: Articles under review before April 1, 2026 will continue to be evaluated under the previous criteria.