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    "journal": {
        "title": "Journal of Business and Retail Management Research",
        "acronym": "JBRMR",
        "website": "https://jbrmr.com",
        "publisher_name": "Centre for Business & Economic Research",
        "publisher_url": "https://cberuk.com/",
        "email": "info@cberuk.com",
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        "issn_online": "2056-6271",
        "doi_prefix": "https://doi.org/10.24052/JBRMR/",
        "language": "English",
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        "about": "The Journal of Business & Retail Management Research (JBRMR) is proud to have a growing international reputation as a scholarly journal. It sets out to ensure that academics from across the world have a credible vehicle for disseminating their research papers. Those seeking fresh and original articles, particularly in relation to the retail sector will find the journal an invaluable resource. The JBRMR is published two (2) times a year and is a journal of the Centre for Business & Economic Research (CBER). The Editors and Editorial Board of the JBRMR are committed to championing original academic papers that demonstrate method, academic rigor and integrity. Such a journal has a small, yet significant role in helping to enrich a wider understanding of a raft of issues of a macro and micro economic nature, and specialises in business and retail management. The JBRMR is already proving to be a respected platform for scholarly endeavour and as such welcomes your interest. No one continent or academic or business tradition has a monopoly on insight into business and retail management research, and thus a conscious effort is made to ensure JBRMR gives a truly global perspective.",
        "mission_statement": "The mission of this journal is primarily to publish empirical research that tests, extends or builds retail business management theory and contributes to retail management practices. All empirical methods including qualitative, quantitative, field and combination methods are welcome. In addition, we also accept research that is theoretical, conceptual and case study focused. In order to be published in JBRMR, a manuscript must make strong experiential and theoretical contributions and highlight the significance of those contributions to the retail management field. Thus, preference is given to submissions that test, extend or build strong empirical and theoretical frameworks while critically examining issues with high importance for retail business management theory and practice.",
        "aims_and_scope": "The aim of the journal is to disseminate knowledge; provide a learned reference in the field; and provide meaningful insights into an everchanging sector. The first objective of the Journal is to attract and publish robust theoretical, conceptual, and empirical manuscripts from international academics and professionals regarding a wide range of contemporary issues in business and retail management. Secondly, the be a means to provide meaningful insight and contribute to the body of knowledge and understanding about the theory and practice about retail business management.",
        "readership": "The readership for this journal includes academics, researchers, policy makers, executives and practitioners engaged in business and retailing.",
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        "ethics_policy_url": "https://jbrmr.com/ethics_statement",
        "complaints_policy_url": "https://jbrmr.com/complaints_procedure",
        "editorial_policy_summary": "Statement of editorial policies   The JBRMR is a scholarly and refereed journal that provides an authoritative source of information for scholars, academics, professionals and practitioners in the field of retail business management. The journal promotes the advancement, understanding, and practice of retailing. Manuscripts offering theoretical, conceptual, empirical and case studies contributions are encouraged The Scope of the Journal The Journal strives to be a platform for current and future research in the areas of retail with particular reference to retail business management. Our goal is to foster and promote innovative thinking in retailing and associated business practice. Hence, research on retailing and International Retail Business Management remain universal interest. The Journal strives to be a means by which scholars and retail business experts disseminate their research. Although the primary focus of the journal is concerned with retail and retail business management, it also interested in aspects that relate to retail such as HRM, Corporate governance, corporate social responsibilities and stakeholder engagement. Subject Coverage The coverage of JBRMR includes, but not limited to, the following subjects pertaining to Retail Business Management & Practice: International retailing and diversification Retail Business Environment Retail buying Retail management and strategies Online retailing The future of retailing Multi-channel retailing Demographics & Retail Business HRM and Retail Business Consumer behaviour Innovation in retailing Mall Management Customer satisfaction, customer loyalty and retention strategies Customer Relationships Marketing (CRM) Creativity in Internet management and retailing Business and retail research Business Policies, Strategies, and Performance Marketing and Business ethics Distribution strategies Service marketing Brand Management Contemporary Marketing Thoughts International Business issues B2B and B2C marketing Social Media Marketing Supply chain management Business security and privacy issues Foresight planning Formal condition of acceptance      Papers will only be published in English. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been submitted for publication elsewhere in English. Previous presentation at a conference, or publication in another language, should be disclosed. All papers are refereed, and the Chief Editor reserves the right to refuse any manuscript, whether on invitation or otherwise, and to make suggestions and/or modifications before publication. JBRMR only accepts and publishes articles for which authors have agreed to release under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence (CCAL) version “CC BY 3.0. Please note that authors retain ownership of the copyright for their article, but authors allow anyone to download, reuse, and reprint, modify, distribute, and/or copy articles in JBRMR, so long as the original authors are source are cited. No permission is required from the authors or the publishers. JBRMR shall furnish authors of accepted papers with proof for the correction of printing errors. The proof shall be returned within 14 days of receiving the suggested corrections. JBRMR shall not be held responsible for errors which are the result of authors' oversights JBRMR is committed to publish all full text articles online for immediate open access to readers and there is no charge to download articles and editorial comments for their own scholarly use. Papers are only accepted for consideration for publication on receipt of a sign declaration by the author/authors that their paper is free of plagiarism. Peer Review Process JBRMR places great emphasis on the quality of the articles it publishes; and therefore, a full double - blind reviewing process is used in which: Subject to the condition that the paper submitted is in line with the guidelines provided for authors the editor will review its suitability given the scope, aims and objectives of the journal. If the outcome is positive the paper will be sent for blind reviews to two subject specialist reviewers. Decision will be taken as to the acceptability of the paper on the basis of the recommendations of the reviewers. Should further revision be found necessary it will be communicated to the author accordingly. Based on the final outcome of above the date of publication will be decided and acceptance letter to be issued to the author(s). For papers which require changes, the same reviewers will be used to ensure that the quality of the revised article is acceptable."
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        "open_access_statement": "JBRMR is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles in this journal without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. JBRMR is committed to publish all full text articles online for immediate open access to readers and there is no charge to download articles and editorial comments for their own scholarly use.",
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        "apc_information": "To proceed with publication in the Journal of Business and Retail Management Research (JBRMR), authors must complete and submit the registration form along with the applicable Article Processing Charges (APC). Kindly note that the peer review process is conducted entirely free of charge. The following Article Processing Charges (APC) must be received within 10 working days after the paper is accepted. Please click to applicable Charges (APC): Up to 20 Pages £350 Pay Now Please note that for any paper(s) more than 20 pages a fee of £15 per page will be charged for up to a maximum of 25 pages including references and appendices Paying the fees author(s) are entitled to publish their paper (s) in the next available volume and issue and receive a soft copy of the journal after the publication.   Number of authors: It is the policy of the Centre that no paper will be accepted with more than four (4) except a technical paper. Payment & Cancelation: Authors need to note that payments made for the submission of the article are purely to cover administrative costs and publication and have no bearing on the peer review process or acceptance for publication. In the event of a paper being declined for publication any submission fee paid in advance will be refunded minus a £100 administration charge within six weeks of receipt of the refund form being completed and submitted (the said will be emailed along with notification of non -acceptance). If the paper is accepted for publication and if the author/authors then decide to notify of their decision to withdraw the paper after paying the fees, the following criteria will apply:  If the withdrawal notice is submitted within 4 weeks after receiving the final acceptance-50% refund If the withdrawal notice is submitted after 4 weeks of receiving the final acceptance – 25% refund If a withdrawal notice is submitted after 6 weeks of receiving the final acceptance  – No refund is given. Please note that international money transfer fees will be deducted from any money refunded. Payment methods Online payment method CBER uses Credit Card and PayPal Merchant Services for online payment. We prefer the online payment method via PayPal online transaction as it is an easy, quicker, and most protected online payment system and it uses modern encrypted security measures. Please add a service charge of £15 when you make an online payment. Other Payment methods Payment must be made in pounds (£) sterling cheque/banker's draft drawn on a UK bank (payable to Centre for Business & Economic Research). Overseas contributors may transfer the registration fee directly to the bank Account as below:  Centre for Business & Economic Research (CBER) HSBC 235 NORTHOLT ROAD HARROW MIDDLESEX HA2 8HP       ACCOUNT NUMBER:         71468979 BRANCH SORT CODE:       40-42-28 SWIFT Code/BIC:        HBUKGB4155J IBAN BIC:                     GB46HBUK40422871468979  ",
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        "articles": 597,
        "issues": 49,
        "volumes": 20,
        "authors": 0
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    "current_issue": {
        "id": 58,
        "name": "Issue 02",
        "published_month": "2026-04-01"
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