AIMS AND SCOPE

RAE is a generalist journal in the field of management, committed to publishing high-quality research that advances theoretical knowledge while offering insights for organizational practice on how to have societal impact. We encourage submissions that are theoretically grounded, yet attentive to the practical implications of managerial action, especially those that contribute to the understanding and resolution of grand societal challenges, specially in the Global South, and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. All submissions should demonstrate how they contribute to advancing theory, and shaping practice to promote societal impact. Articles that lack a clear theoretical contribution, rely on superficial empirical analysis, or do not show the societal impact will not be considered. We do not consider bibliometric analyses, book reviews, public policy or public administration studies, teaching cases, or articles focused solely on pedagogical methods.

We particularly value submissions that offer conceptual innovation, empirical rigor, and contributions to global debates, in areas such as strategy, organizational behaviour, innovation, operations, marketing, finance, information systems, and human resource management.

EDITORIAL SCOPE

Subjects include, but are not limited to:

  • CSR, Management, & Leadership
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Well-being
  • Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise
  • Responsible Finance and Accounting
  • Sustainability & Sustainable Business Practices
  • Technology & Innovation for Societal Change

Our Journey: Research that Matters

Since its launch in 1961, RAE has played a central role in shaping administrative thinking in Brazil and consolidating the management profession. Throughout its history, the journal has evolved to advance research that matters — research that contributes to theory while addressing real societal challenges.

Since the early 2000s, RAE has strengthened its international presence, expanding its global network of authors, reviewers, and collaborations.

The journal has also been at the forefront of Open Science, providing open access to its full archive since 2003 and adopting practices that enhance transparency, including continuous publication, open peer review, and data sharing.

Over the years, RAE has been indexed in leading international databases, such as Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and SciELO, and recognized by institutions such as COPE and the AJG/ABS ranking.