Submission Opens: 19 October 2026
Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026
Introduction
Miva Open University invites researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and scholars to submit original research articles to the Miva Journal of Management and Social Sciences (MJMSS).
MJMSS is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances scholarship and informs practice in management and the social sciences. The journal provides a platform for authors to share new ideas, evidence-based findings, and policy-relevant insights that address contemporary challenges and support sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond.
We welcome contributions that offer fresh perspectives, practical solutions, and research findings relevant to management, public policy, business, economics, and the social sciences.
Aim and Scope
MJMSS aims to advance knowledge and improve practice through rigorous research that responds to real-world challenges. The journal welcomes original work that contributes to academic discussions, informs decision-making, and offers insights for practitioners and policymakers.
We encourage submissions from scholars and professionals across disciplines whose work addresses important management and social science issues, with relevance to local and global development.
Thematic Areas
We welcome original research articles in the following areas, including but not limited to:
- Accounting, Corporate Governance, Financial Accountability, and Sustainable Value Creation
- Strategic Management, Organisational Leadership, and Business Transformation
- Criminology, Security Governance, and Contemporary Threats to Human Security
- Economics, Innovation, Development, and Macroeconomic Sustainability
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystems, and New Venture Development
- Public Policy, Administrative Reform, and Institutional Governance
- Insurance, Risk Management, and Financial Resilience
- Project Management, Infrastructure Delivery, and Sustainable Development
- Logistics, Supply Chain Innovation, and Global Value Networks
- Political Governance, Democratic Institutions, and Public Accountability
- International Relations, Diplomacy, and Global Geopolitical Transformation
- Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Ethics, and Interdisciplinary Social Innovation
- Housing Deficit, Estate Management, and Valuation
Why Publish with MJMSS?
MJMSS offers authors the opportunity to contribute to academic and professional discussions through:
- Rigorous peer review: Manuscripts undergo a review process to assess their quality and contribution.
- Wide visibility and academic impact: Share research with readers across relevant fields.
- Interdisciplinary and policy relevance: Contribute findings that can inform research, practice, and public policy.
- A global community of scholars and practitioners: Engage with ideas and research from different disciplines and professional backgrounds.
Submission Guidelines
Authors should ensure that their manuscripts meet the following requirements:
- Manuscripts must be original, unpublished and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- Authors must follow the MJMSS Author Guidelines.
- References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition, referencing style.
- Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
- All submissions will be subject to the journal’s peer-review process.
Please consult the journal’s author guidelines for the complete requirements before submitting your manuscript.
Important Dates
- Submission opens: 19 October 2026
- Submission deadline: 30 November 2026
- Review period: 19 October–19 December 2026
Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit their manuscripts by email to editor.mjmss@miva.edu.ng.
Before submitting, please ensure that your article meets the journal’s submission requirements and referencing guidelines. Manuscripts should be original and prepared in Microsoft Word format.
Publisher
The Miva Journal of Management and Social Sciences (MJMSS) is published by Miva Open University, Abuja, Nigeria.
Enquiries
For questions about submissions or the journal, please contact the editorial team:
Email: editor.mjmss@miva.edu.ng
Telephone: 08035966754, 09032885488, 08060356421