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BUSINESS FORA
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Aims and scope
Business Fora (BF): Business and Allied Industries International Journal (ISSN Online: 3028-1334 | Print: 3028-1326) is a quarterly peer‑reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarship in business and allied industries. It provides a platform for rigorous studies that explore the dynamic interplay of employees, organizational systems, and emerging technologies within the evolving workspace continuum. The journal emphasizes both theoretical and applied research, showcasing diverse models, concepts, and strategies that address the multifaceted challenges of modern enterprises. By engaging with issues such as workforce development, digital transformation, and organizational resilience, BF contributes to a deeper understanding of how businesses adapt and thrive in complex environments.
Beyond workplace dynamics, Business Fora publishes a wide range of studies encompassing management practices, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, financial systems, marketing innovations, and sustainability initiatives. It welcomes interdisciplinary research that bridges economics, policy, and industry applications, as well as case studies that highlight best practices and lessons learned from local and global contexts. With its commitment to disseminating salient reports and evidence‑based insights, BF serves as a vital resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to address organizational challenges and foster innovation across sectors. In doing so, the journal strengthens dialogue between theory and practice, ensuring that scholarly contributions remain relevant to the pressing issues of business today.
The journal’s scope encompasses organizational studies, enterprise research, and management sciences. Below are the specific areas covered by the journal:
- Organizational behavior and workforce dynamics
- Management practices and leadership strategies
- Technology integration and digital transformation in business
- Entrepreneurship and innovation models
- Finance, investment, and corporate governance
- Marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and brand management
- Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- Operations management and process optimization
- Globalization, trade, and international business studies
- Case studies on business challenges and solutions
- Interdisciplinary approaches linking economics, policy, and industry applications
- Applied research on systems, tools, and workplace technologies
- Product development and innovation strategies
- Consumer behavior and sensory marketing
- Agro-industrial entrepreneurship and sustainable utilization of local resources
This second list expands the journal’s reach into policy, ethics, digital commerce, and inclusive growth, ensuring BF is seen as a comprehensive venue for both traditional and emerging business research:
- Policy frameworks and regulatory impacts on business operations
- Cross‑cultural management and international collaboration
- Knowledge management and organizational learning systems
- Industrial relations and workplace productivity studies
- E‑commerce, digital platforms, and online consumer engagement
- Business ethics, accountability, and transparency practices
- Microfinance, small enterprise development, and inclusive growth
- Human resource innovations and talent management strategies
- Data analytics, business intelligence, and decision‑support systems
- Start‑up ecosystems and venture capital trends
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Editorial board
Business Fora: Business and Allied Industries International journal thrives under the stewardship of a diverse and accomplished editorial board. With expertise spanning hospitality management, economics, advertising, public relations, education, and organizational leadership, members bring both academic depth and industry experience to the journal. Their collective backgrounds—from human resource management and safety compliance to entrepreneurship, policy analysis, and communication—ensure a balanced perspective in evaluating scholarly contributions. This strong mix of reviewers fortifies editorial rigor, enabling Business Fora to curate articles that not only advance knowledge but also reflect practical relevance, and innovation across business and allied disciplines.
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Jerielyn V. Reyes, DBA
Program Chair
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines
Editor-in-Chief
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Educational Management, Faculty Evaluation, Curriculum Alignment, Outcome-Based Education, Research Methods, Advertising Ethics, Business Sustainability, Communication Strategies, Disaster Communication, Marketing and Promotions
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Paterson L. Encabo, DBA
Professorial Chairholder
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines
Guest Editor
Business Fora
Strategic Management, Advanced Business Research, Operations and Production Management, Organizational Development, Leadership and Workforce Mentoring, Facilities and Project Management, Financial Policy and Investment Oversight, Research Methods and Publication, Academic Program Development, International Training and Professional Development
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Jason P. Alinsunurin, PhD
Assistant Dean, School of Economics
De La Salle University, Philippines
Section Editor
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Business Management and Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Models, Public Finance and Economic Policy, Human Capital and Workforce Development, Quantitative Business Research and Econometrics, Governance and Business Process Improvement
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Franco A. Quodala, EdD
Research Dean
Asian Institute of Maritime Studies, Philippines
Associate Editor
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Leadership and Organizational Development, Business Administration and Management, Human Resource Development and Workforce Training, Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Education, Educational Psychology
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Mark Christian Catapang, DBA
Program Chair
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines
Associate Editor
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Entrepreneurship Development, Marketing Management and Consumer Behavior, Human Resource Development and Training, Business Pedagogy and Curriculum Design, Employee Engagement and Performance Management, Quality Assurance in Business Programs
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Joemarie A. Pono, MS
Faculty Member
Sultan Kudarat State University, Philippines
Associate Editor
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Business Forecasting and Econometric Modeling, Financial and Economic Policy Analysis, MSME Competitiveness and Sustainable Practices, Customer Behavior and Market Analytics, Productivity and Efficiency Studies, Strategic Business Development
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Brian P. Focbit, MHM
Human Resources Manager
Protego Global Resources Corporation, Philippines
Associate Editor
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Human Resource Management and Labor Compliance, Hospitality and Event Management, Organizational Development and Safety Programs, Food Innovation and Consumer Acceptability Studies, Strategic Leadership and Workforce Training, Business Research
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Journal metrics
Reviewing journal metrics is essential for understanding how a publication performs, how far its influence extends, and the degree of its scholarly impact. These measures serve as clear benchmarks for authors and readers, offering insight into the journal’s visibility, operational effectiveness, and academic standing. Shown below is the “2025 performance data of Business Fora,” which underscores its readership reach, citation record, efficiency in publication processes, and acceptance rate trends.
The data reflects a journal in its growth stage, balancing accessibility with scholarly rigor. With 52 published articles and an acceptance rate of 49%, the journal demonstrates openness to diverse submissions while maintaining selectivity. The rapid editorial turnaround—3 days to first decision, 53 days to acceptance, and only 5 days to publication—highlights efficiency and responsiveness, attractive to authors seeking timely dissemination. Metrics from Scilit show modest impact (MCM 0.25, h5-index 1), indicating early visibility in citation networks. However, 75,579 reads on ResearchGate suggest strong engagement and readership, even if citations (10) remain limited. Overall, the data portrays Business Fora as an emerging platform with growing reach, poised to strengthen its academic influence through sustained quality and indexing efforts.
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Journal indexing, cataloguing and archiving
In scholarly publishing, indexing, aggregating, cataloguing, and archiving are critical pillars that ensure a journal’s content is discoverable, accessible, and preserved for future generations. Indexing enhances the visibility of articles in global databases, aggregating consolidates research across platforms, cataloguing integrates journal holdings into institutional libraries, and archiving safeguards scholarly output in trusted repositories.
As a promising publication in the field of business and management, Business Fora is committed to achieving recognition and accessibility through inclusion in leading indexing bodies and repositories. This dedication reflects the journal’s vision to serve as a trusted platform for entrepreneurs, scholars, and practitioners worldwide. By fostering rigorous research and timely dissemination, Business Fora aspires to advance knowledge, encourage dialogue, and strengthen the global community of business and management professionals.
Indexed by
- Crossref – Provides Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and metadata, ensuring persistent citation linking and discoverability across scholarly platforms.
Catalogued by
- Harvard University HOLLIS Library – Catalogues PR in Harvard’s discovery system, expanding visibility to one of the world’s largest academic communities.
- University of California Berkeley Library – Integrates PR into its academic catalog, making the journal accessible to students and researchers.
- University of California Los Angeles Library – Catalogues PR within its holdings, supporting educational and pedagogical research.
Aggregated by
- Scilit – Aggregates PR’s metadata and articles, enhancing discoverability through MDPI’s comprehensive scholarly database.
- Semantic Scholar – Uses AI-driven aggregation to index PR’s articles, improving searchability and contextual relevance for education and pedagogy research.
- Scispace – Aggregates articles by sourcing metadata, indexing research papers, and organizing them into accessible thematic collections.
- Mendeley – Aggregates articles by importing metadata from publishers and databases, indexing research outputs, and organizing them into searchable libraries for citation management, collaboration, and academic discovery.
Archived in
- Internet Archive – Ensures long-term preservation of PR’s content, safeguarding scholarly contributions against digital loss and maintaining open access for future researchers.
Through partnerships with indexing services (Crossref), aggregators (Scilit, Semantic Scholar, Scispace, Mendeley), cataloguers (UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard HOLLIS), and archiving repositories (Internet Archive), Business Fora (BF) guarantees that its publications are discoverable, accessible, and preserved. This multi-layered approach strengthens PR’s role as a reliable and enduring resource in the advancement of education and pedagogy.
Author Appeals
In cases where an article is yet to be indexed, aggregated, catalogued, or archived, authors are encouraged to contact the Executive Editor and make an appeal. A window of 4 to 6 weeks should be allowed for the processing of such appeals and for receiving a formal response. Business Fora (BF) assures that all appeals forwarded will be addressed accordingly, ensuring transparency and accountability in the journal’s dissemination process.
Contact: Executive Editor – vmcajala@digi-journalphils.com