Aims and Scope

Advances in Human Resource Management Research

Advances in Human Resource Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge on the management of people, organizations, business process, economics development, accounting and finance, and sustainable business development within asia and pasific context. The journal publishes high-quality theoretical, empirical, methodological, and review-based research that contributes to understanding how human capital, organizational practices, governance mechanisms, sustainability initiatives, and strategic business decisions influence employee outcomes, organizational effectiveness, and long-term value creation.

The journal primarily focuses on human resource management while embracing interdisciplinary perspectives that connect HRM with broader domains of management, sustainability, marketing, accounting, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and organizational performance. The journal recognizes that contemporary organizational challenges increasingly require integrated approaches that link people management with environmental, social, governance (ESG), financial, and strategic considerations.

Advances in Human Resource Management Research seeks to provide an international forum for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to disseminate rigorous and impactful research addressing contemporary and emerging issues affecting organizations in both public and private sectors. Contributions are welcomed from diverse methodological traditions and geographical contexts, provided they offer meaningful theoretical, empirical, or practical insights into organizational success, workforce development, responsible management, and sustainable performance.

The journal particularly encourages studies that examine the relationships among human capital, organizational capabilities, sustainability practices, stakeholder management, innovation, governance systems, and business outcomes in rapidly evolving economic and institutional environments.

Coverage

The journal invites original research articles, conceptual papers, review articles, and case-based studies in areas including, but not limited to, the following:

Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior

• Strategic human resource management
• Human resource planning and workforce strategy
• Recruitment, selection, and talent acquisition
• Talent management and employee development
• Leadership and succession planning
• Performance management systems
• Compensation, rewards, and benefits
• Employee engagement, commitment, and motivation
• Employee well-being, work-life balance, and occupational health
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Organizational behavior and workplace psychology
• Employment relations and workplace governance
• Human resource analytics and evidence-based management
• Digital HRM and human resource information systems
• Ethics and responsible human resource management

Sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Management

• Sustainable human resource management
• Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices
• Corporate sustainability and sustainable development goals (SDGs)
• Sustainability reporting and disclosure
• Green human resource management
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Climate-related business strategies and organizational adaptation
• Stakeholder management and sustainability governance
• Responsible leadership and ethical organizations
• Sustainable innovation and circular economy practices

Marketing and Customer-Oriented Management

• Strategic marketing and marketing management
• Relationship marketing and customer engagement
• Brand management and corporate reputation
• Digital marketing and social media strategy
• Consumer behavior and customer experience
• Service quality and customer satisfaction
• Sustainable marketing and green consumer behavior
• Marketing capabilities and organizational performance

Accounting, Governance, and Finance

• Management accounting and strategic performance measurement
• Corporate governance and board effectiveness
• Sustainability accounting and ESG reporting
• Integrated reporting and corporate disclosure
• Audit quality and assurance
• Financial performance and value creation
• Risk management and organizational resilience
• Governance mechanisms and organizational outcomes

Business Strategy, Innovation, and Performance

• Business performance and organizational effectiveness
• Competitive advantage and strategic management
• Innovation management and digital transformation
• Entrepreneurship and small business management
• Knowledge management and organizational learning
• Dynamic capabilities and organizational resilience
• International business and cross-cultural management
• Business model innovation and sustainable competitiveness

Economics, Business Economics, and Development Studies

• Labor economics and workforce dynamics
• Human capital development and economic productivity
• Economics of education, skills, and employability
• Employment, unemployment, and labor market institutions
• Wage determination, compensation, and income inequality
• Gender economics and workforce participation
• Organizational economics and firm behavior
• Industrial organization and market competition
• Business economics and firm performance
• Productivity, efficiency, and economic value creation
• Innovation economics and knowledge-based economies
• Digital economy and platform-based business models
• Entrepreneurship, startups, and economic development
• Sustainable development economics
• Environmental and ecological economics
• Circular economy and resource efficiency
• Climate economics and corporate adaptation strategies
• Green growth and sustainable business transformation
• Behavioral economics in organizations and consumer decision-making
• Institutional economics and corporate governance
• Financial economics and capital market behavior
• Economic resilience and crisis management
• Regional development, competitiveness, and industrial clusters
• International trade, globalization, and business competitiveness
• Public policy, regulation, and organizational performance
• Socioeconomic impacts of ESG and sustainability initiatives

Research Methods and Emerging Topics

• Methodological advancements in management research
• Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches
• Big data, artificial intelligence, and analytics in organizations
• Future of work and workforce transformation
• Emerging organizational and management challenges in global contexts

Note: Interdisciplinary studies linking human resource management with sustainability, marketing, accounting, governance, innovation, finance, economics, and business performance are particularly encouraged, provided they offer clear theoretical and practical implications for organizations and stakeholders.

Types of Contributions

The journal welcomes empirical studies, theoretical papers, systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, comparative studies, and case-based research that advance the field of human resource management. All submissions should demonstrate clear relevance to HRM and make a substantive contribution to scholarship, policy, or managerial practice.