As an Associate Editor of the British Journal of Management and an Associate Professor specializing in AI and Digital Sustainability at Toulouse Business School, Dr. Soumyadeb Chowdhury has first-hand experience receiving critical feedback from journal editors. “After two or three years of working on the research paper, getting your academic paper rejected is a disappointing,” said Dr. Chowdhury, he added, “It’s best to take the feedback seriously and reflect on them. I work on it, I see where things have gone wrong, and I improve from that.”At the Sasin Research Seminar, Dr. Soumyadeb Chowdhury shared valuable insights on getting research papers published in the British Journal of Management (BJM). He outlined common reasons for rejection, such as a weak theoretical contribution, overly niche or narrow focus, prescriptive approaches, limited relevance to management, insufficient methodological description, and outdated references. Dr. Chowdhury also provided practical tips to increase the chances of having your academic paper accepted: Fit with the Journal The research paper must align with BJM’s mission and scope. Reading examples of published essays in BJM can help authors understand the journal’s style and expectations. BJM does not accept review articles. Addressing ‘Why’ and ‘How’ Questions Papers should provide explanations and actionable insights that enhance understanding and offer value Using Case Studies on Theories Incorporating case studies that apply or validate theories can add significant value. Useful, Novel Contributions The paper must present a new contribution to the current understanding of the topic.

• Contributions should go beyond descriptions and offer novel theoretical and practical insights that others can apply to their work.

Evidence of Knowledge and Relevant Literature

• Authors should situate their study within existing and past literature, demonstrating how the current study differentiates from prior work.
• Clear connections to relevant literature enhance the credibility of the research.

Methodological Robustness All methodologies must be implemented to the highest standards and rigorously justified. Logical and Clear Connections

• A strong link between theory, data, findings, and discussions is essential.
• Theoretical frameworks must justify the models used and align with findings, avoiding exaggeration or misinterpretation.

Avoiding the Misuse of AI “The author wants to say something, but AI may change the meaning of the whole sentence. If you don’t check it, this can create problems,” cautioned Dr. Chowdhury. Trending AI Research Themes Dr. Chowdhury emphasized the importance of balanced perspectives on AI research. While most studies focus on AI’s positive impacts, researchers should consider its limitations and potential negative effects. They must also consider cross-cultural perspectives in AI, including:

• How cultural differences influence AI regulation development.
• Cultural contexts shaping organizational strategies for AI adoption.
• Cross-cultural comparisons of regulatory approaches.
• Cultural leadership in defining ethical standards, employee well-being, and societal expectations for AI technology.

Dr. Chowdhury and his team are preparing a paper for the Special Issue: Technology Forecasting and Social Change (ABS 3*) titled “The Power of Generative AI in Shaping Green and Responsible Supply Chains: Rethinking and Advancing Sustainable Solutions for Social Change” for submission in 2025. British Journal of Management (BJM) is a quarterly journal that provides an excellent outlet for research and scholarship on management-related themes and topics. It publishes articles of a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature, as well as research from within traditional disciplines and managerial functions. Empirical articles are the most common submission type and address any area within the journal’s aims and scope. BJM publishes three types of articles: Empirical Articles

• Novel contributions supported by convincing data.
• Maximum word count: 8,000

Conceptual Articles

• Advance business management knowledge using deductive logic or propositional models.
• Maximum word count: 8,000

Management Knowledge and Education Articles

• Introduced recently, this category includes management theory, education theory, and management educator articles, with a strong focus on empirical research.
• Clear speculative theoretical contribution and new research questions
• Maximum word count: 6,000

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