About the Journal

MET Manthan is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and professional practice in management and allied business disciplines. The journal serves as an intellectual platform for academicians, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, management consultants, and postgraduate students pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), MBA, and related management programs.

The journal aims to bridge the gap between management theory and business practice by publishing high-quality empirical, conceptual, analytical, and case-based research that addresses contemporary organizational challenges and emerging business opportunities. MET Manthan encourages evidence-based research that contributes to managerial decision-making, strategic development, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and organizational excellence.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, industry analyses, policy perspectives, book reviews, and research notes that demonstrate methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, and practical relevance.

MET Manthan adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics, double-blind peer-review processes, and academic integrity standards to ensure the dissemination of credible and impactful scholarly work. The journal aspires to become a leading platform for management scholarship and to achieve inclusion in reputed indexing and abstracting databases, including Scopus and other global citation systems.

Aim of the Journal

The primary aim of MET Manthan is to promote excellence in management education, research, and professional practice by publishing innovative, high-quality, and impactful scholarly contributions that advance understanding of contemporary business, management, and organizational issues.

The journal seeks to:

  • Foster interdisciplinary research in management and business studies.
  • Encourage the development of innovative management theories and practices.
  • Support evidence-based managerial decision-making.
  • Facilitate collaboration between academia, industry, government, and society.
  • Promote sustainable and responsible business practices.
  • Provide a global platform for emerging and established researchers.
  • Encourage research relevant to postgraduate management education and industry needs.
  • Contribute to policy formulation and organizational transformation through scholarly inquiry.

Scope of the Journal

MET Manthan welcomes original contributions from diverse areas of management and business research, including but not limited to:

Strategic Management

  • Corporate Strategy
  • Competitive Advantage
  • Business Transformation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • International Business Strategy
  • Strategic Leadership

Marketing Management

  • Consumer Behavior
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand Management
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Retail Management
  • Services Marketing
  • Customer Relationship Management

Finance and Accounting

  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Markets
  • Investment Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • FinTech and Digital Finance
  • Behavioral Finance
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Financial Reporting and Governance

Human Resource Management

  • Talent Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Employee Engagement
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Workforce Analytics
  • Performance Management
  • Industrial Relations

Operations and Supply Chain Management

  • Operations Strategy
  • Logistics and Distribution
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Quality Management
  • Lean Management
  • Project Management
  • Procurement and Sourcing
  • Service Operations

Information Systems and Business Analytics

  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence in Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Information Systems Management
  • Big Data Applications
  • Cybersecurity Governance
  • Decision Support Systems

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  • Startup Ecosystems
  • Innovation Management
  • Technology Commercialization
  • Venture Capital
  • Family Business Management
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership

Economics and Public Policy

  • Business Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Public Policy and Governance
  • Regulatory Frameworks
  • Economic Sustainability
  • Global Trade and Commerce

Sustainability and ESG

  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Green Business Practices
  • Circular Economy
  • Responsible Management

Emerging Areas in Management

  • Industry 4.0 and Smart Enterprises
  • Artificial Intelligence and Automation
  • Digital Platforms and Ecosystems
  • Future of Work
  • Knowledge Management
  • Innovation Ecosystems
  • Business Resilience and Risk Management
  • Global Business Trends

Sectoral Studies

  • Healthcare Management
  • Education Management
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Retail and E-Commerce
  • Manufacturing Management
  • Public Sector Management
  • Non-Profit Management

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

MET Manthan publishes:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Literature Reviews
  • Meta-Analysis Studies
  • Case Studies
  • Industry and Corporate Case Reports
  • Conceptual Papers
  • Policy Analysis Papers
  • Research Notes
  • Book Reviews
  • Practitioner Perspectives