SAJGBR on the move: contribution, context and quality

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to offer a recap of the past two years at SAJGBR in terms of its submissions, outline SAJGBR publication criteria and discuss the Editor's future goals with respect to solidifying its reputation as a high‐quality regional journal with a global impact.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper reviews the past two years, explains the SAJGBR publication process and criteria, and discusses the Editor's goals and how they will be achieved.

Findings

SAJGBR is unique with respect to its focus upon a neglected (but socio‐economically vibrant) region and span across the full spectrum of business discipline. In its two volumes and four issues, it has made significant contributions to creating a repository of knowledge of South Asian business issues, and integrating South Asian perspectives and approaches to international business literatures.

Originality/value

The paper reviews the past two years, explains the SAJGBR publication process and criteria, and discusses the Editor's goals and how to achieve them. The Editor makes a plea to all researchers to select South Asia as the context of their studies; and to all authors to undertake rigorous research and carefully evaluate their manuscripts in terms of contribution, attention to context and quality before submitting to SAJGBR.

Citation

Khilji, S.E. (2013), "SAJGBR on the move: contribution, context and quality", South Asian Journal of Global Business Research, Vol. 2 No. 2, pp. 156-164. https://doi.org/10.1108/SAJGBR-05-2013-0040