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The South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences (SAJEMS) is a leading South African-based publication for interdisciplinary research in the economic and management sciences. The journal publishes and disseminates high-quality academic articles that contribute to the better understanding of the interaction between economic, environmental and social perspectives as applicable to the broader management sciences in an African environment. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Workplace wellness initiatives and service quality in customer-facing industries: A systematic review  
Melissa du Plessis, Claudette Rabie
28 November 2025

Original Research

 
A narrative analysis of formal financial institutions’ financing of new enterprises in South Africa  
Francis T. Asah
25 November 2025

Original Research

 
The influence of perceived deceptive advertising on consumer behaviour in the online fashion environment: A stimulus-organism-response perspective  
Mia Bothma, Benecia van Staden
25 November 2025

Original Research

 
Antecedents of consumer-brand engagement: The mediating role of brand satisfaction  
Thinkwell Ndhlovu, Tania Maree
20 November 2025

Original Research

 
Work pressure and client internal control: Auditor personality in fraud detection  
Yusnaini Yusnaini, Maliyhah Athiyyah, Arista Hakiki, Tertiarto Wahyudi
19 November 2025

Original Research

 
Organisational leadership in South Africa: Explored through interactive qualitative analysis  
Anton Grobler, Eben Enslin
14 November 2025

Original Research

 
Exploring the effects of digital market adaptability on supply chain innovation  
Baraka C. Mtebe, Hongyan Gao
04 November 2025

Original Research

 
Keeping the momentum in South Africa’s intensive export growth margin  
Nicola van der Merwe, Carli Bezuidenhout, Ermie A. Steenkamp
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
Online grocery shopping e-service quality: A generational comparison  
Nicole Cunningham, Mornay Roberts-Lombard, Steven Mbeya
28 October 2025

Original Research

 
Empowerment in education: Breaking barriers to reform  
Mariette Coetzee, Nana A.K. Dsane
24 October 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

 
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

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Posted: 2025-11-26

Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

 
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Posted: 2025-11-07

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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