Which Journals Are Recommended for JKUAT School of Business Researchers?

Have you completed your research at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and are now looking for a suitable journal for publication? Choosing the right journal is an important part of the research journey, especially for postgraduate students who may have publication requirements attached to their programmes. For researchers in the JKUAT School of Business, the easiest place to start is with the main subject of the research. A finance paper, for example, should be considered for a finance journal, while research on strategic management, human resources, economics, procurement or supply chain management should be matched with a journal covering that particular field. IPR Journals and Books (IPRJB) provides peer-reviewed publication opportunities across these areas of business research.

Which IPR Journals Are Suitable for JKUAT School of Business Researchers?

Researchers from the JKUAT School of Business can consider the International Journal of Finance and Accounting for studies in finance, accounting, auditing, investment and financial management; the International Journal of Strategic Management for research on strategy, competitive advantage, governance and organisational performance; the Journal of Human Resource and Leadership for human resource management, leadership, employee performance, training and organisational behaviour; the International Journal of Supply Chain Management for procurement, logistics, sourcing, inventory and supply chain research; and the International Journal of Economics for economics-related studies.

Researchers should always check the scope of the selected journal before submitting because the topic of the manuscript should closely match the journal’s area of publication.

What Are the CUE Publication Requirements for PhD Students?

Publication is particularly important for postgraduate researchers. The Commission for University Education (CUE) Universities Standards and Guidelines, 2014 provides the following requirement for doctoral candidates: “Before the award of a doctoral degree, a candidate shall normally show proof of acceptance for publication of at least two (2) papers in refereed journals.” CUE has also published the Draft Universities General Regulations and Schedules, 2026, which proposes that PhD candidates should have at least two papers in scientifically indexed refereed journal and that a Master’s candidate should show proof of acceptance for publication of at least one paper in a refereed journal.

It is important to note that the 2026 document is a draft. Researchers should therefore confirm the current publication requirements applicable to their programme with JKUAT before submitting a paper specifically to meet graduation requirements. The distinction between the established 2014 requirement and the proposed 2026 requirements was also highlighted in the original guide.

Are the Recommended IPR Journals Refereed and Peer Reviewed?

Researchers often ask whether a journal is genuinely peer reviewed before submitting their manuscripts. A refereed journal uses academic reviewers to evaluate submitted research before publication. This process helps ensure that published articles meet academic quality standards. IPR Journals and Books follows a peer-review process where submitted manuscripts are assessed by qualified reviewers with knowledge of the research area. The review process helps identify strengths, weaknesses and areas where the manuscript can be improved.

The recommended IPR Journals and Books journals are refereed because:

• Manuscripts undergo academic review before publication.
• Reviewers assess the research problem, methodology, findings and conclusions.
• Reviewers provide comments that help authors improve their manuscripts.
• Authors can revise their work based on reviewer feedback.
• The process improves the quality, reliability and academic value of published research.

Peer review is an important part of academic publishing because it allows research to receive independent evaluation before reaching the wider academic community. IPR Journals and Books uses this process to support researchers in producing high-quality scholarly publications.

Are the Recommended IPR Journals Indexed in Academic Databases?

Scientific indexing and academic discovery services make published research easier for scholars to find, read, reference and cite.IPR Journals and Books lists several indexing and discovery services across its journals, although the exact coverage varies from one journal to another.

The recommended journals benefit from services such as:

• Google Scholar, which improves the discoverability of scholarly research.
• EBSCOhost, which provides access to academic literature through research databases.
• Crossref, which supports DOI registration and persistent identification of scholarly publications.
• SCILIT, which supports scholarly literature and metadata discovery.
• Dimensions, IDEAS and RePEc, where applicable, which provide additional academic research discovery.

The IPRJB information used in this guide identifies services including Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, Crossref, SCILIT, Dimensions and IDEAS among its indexing and discovery platforms.

However, indexing varies by journal. Researchers should check the current indexing information for the particular journal they intend to use. They should also confirm the indexing standard required by JKUAT because Google Scholar or Crossref should not automatically be treated as equivalent to databases such as Scopus or Web of Science.

What Are the Benefits of Publishing With IPR Journals and Books?

Publishing with the recommended IPR journals provides benefits beyond fulfilling an academic publication requirement.

• Peer-review feedback: Authors receive scholarly feedback that can help strengthen their research.
• Research visibility: Online publication and academic discovery services make research accessible to a wider audience.
• DOI-based identification: Relevant published articles can receive DOI identification, making them easier to reference and share.
• Specialised journals: Researchers can select a journal that closely matches their area of study.
• Academic profile development: Published research contributes to an author’s academic and professional research record.
• Author support: IPR Journals and Books provides support through the submission, peer-review and publication process.
• Additional publishing services: Authors can access services such as editing, proofreading, design and distribution.

These services can be particularly useful for postgraduate and early-career researchers navigating academic publishing for the first time. The original guide also identifies peer review, online publication, DOI-based identification, editing, proofreading, Certificate design and distribution among the available publishing benefits and services.

How Can JKUAT School of Business Researchers Submit Their Papers?

Once you have selected a journal that matches your research, read its author guidelines and prepare your manuscript accordingly. Check your title, abstract, keywords, references and formatting, and make sure the paper falls within the journal’s scope. Most importantly, postgraduate researchers should confirm that the journal meets the specific refereeing and indexing requirements of their JKUAT programme before submitting.

Ready to Publish Your Research?

Researchers from the JKUAT School of Business have several IPR Journals to consider across finance and accounting, strategic management, human resources and leadership, procurement and supply chain management, and economics. The right journal will depend on your research topic. Before submitting, check the journal’s scope, peer-review process and current indexing status and confirm that it satisfies your programme’s publication requirements.

For manuscript submission and publication support, contact IPR Journals and Books at journals@iprjb.org.

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