About the Journal

The Journal of Project Management Research (JPMR) is dedicated to advancing the global field of project management through the dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed original research. To facilitate a robust exchange of knowledge between academia and industry, JPMR also welcomes the submission of technical white papers from industry professionals. These diverse contributions foster innovation, explore emerging industry trends, and encourage the application of best practices in real-world project management scenarios. 

Ownership and Publisher Information

The Journal of Project Management Research (JPMR) is officially owned, managed, and published by Avenew Indonesia, based in Jakarta, Indonesia. All institutional, financial, and technical infrastructure support is provided directly by the publisher to maintain the journal's independent open-access model. 

JPMR’s Aim

Our primary aim is to provide a premier, transparent platform for the exchange of innovative ideas, robust methodologies, and empirical findings that enhance the practice and structural understanding of project management across diverse industries. We strive to publish cutting-edge research that addresses contemporary organizational challenges, explores emerging global trends, and offers actionable solutions with a meaningful, lasting impact on the professional community.

JPMR’s Scope

JPMR welcomes a wide range of contributions addressing conceptual, empirical, and practical aspects of project and program management. The journal’s scope encompasses, but is not limited to, the following core areas:

1. Project Management Methodologies and Structural Frameworks
2. Project Planning, Forecasting, and Scheduling
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Project Risk Management
4. Project Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Human Capital
5. Project Performance Measurement, Governance, and Evaluation
6. Innovation, Change Management, and Agility in Projects
7. Industry-Specific Project Management (Construction, IT, Healthcare, etc.)
8. Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Ethics in Projects
9. Global, Virtual, and Cross-Cultural Project Management
10. Emerging Technology, AI, and Collaborative Tools for Project Management
11. Project Portfolio Management and Strategic Alignment
12. Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) Realization
13. Competency Development, Education, and Training in Project Management

Frequency of Publication

• Research Papers: Published bi-annually (two issues per year).
• White Papers: Published continuously upon final editorial acceptance.

Estimated Processing Time

• Research Papers: The typical processing time from initial manuscript submission to final publication is approximately 14 weeks, encompassing plagiarism screening, double-anonymous peer review, and editorial copyediting.

• White Papers: The typical processing time from submission to publication is approximately 4 weeks, subject to professional administrative and editorial evaluation.

Article Processing Charge (APC) Information

To sustain unrestricted open-access operations, cover digital publishing infrastructure, and provide professional copyediting and hosting services, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied exclusively upon the formal acceptance of a manuscript.

• Submission Fees: USD 0 / IDR 0 (JPMR does not charge any fees for initial submission, editorial screening, or peer review evaluation).
• Research Paper APC (Upon Acceptance): 
• Local Authors (Indonesia): IDR 500,000 (Excluded Bank Administration Fee)
• International Authors: USD 30 (Excluded Bank Administration Fee)
• White Papers: Free of charge (Publication of industry white papers is offered entirely free to ensure wide accessibility).

What the APC Covers:

• Editorial Procedures: Administration related to rigorous peer review, author revision cycles, and final editorial decision-making.
• Article Production: Professional language editing, typesetting, layout formatting, and final publication setup.
• Hosting and Dissemination: Continuous website maintenance, XML/PDF metadata optimization, accessibility compliance, and global indexing distribution.
• Journal Administration: Management of the journal’s OJS platform, editorial board coordination, and promotion within the international project management research community.

Fee Waiver Policy

JPMR is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not act as a barrier to the publication of impactful research. We offer partial or full APC fee waivers for manuscripts originating from recognized collaborative conference proceedings partners, as well as for corresponding authors primarily aligned with institutions in low-income economies. For detailed eligibility criteria and application instructions, please view our official Fee Waiver Policy.

Payment Channels

• International Payments: PayPal, Visa
• Local Payments (Indonesia): Secure Bank Transfer

Note: Detailed transaction and invoicing credentials will be provided securely via email following the issuance of the formal Letter of Acceptance (LoA).