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The following publications are scholarly sources publishing nonprofit research findings.

Administrative Science Quarterly

ASQ has been at the cutting edge of organizational studies since the field began.  This top-tier journal regularly publishes the best theoretical and empirical papers based on dissertations and on the evolving and new work of more established scholars, as well as interdisciplinary work in organizational theory and informative book reviews.

Group & Organization Management

For more than thirty years, Group & Organization Managementhas served as an international forum for the latest research and analysis in organizational behavior, organizational theory, business strategy, and human resources.  Whether you’re a scholar or pratitioner, Group & Organizational Management is your best resource for the new ideas and fresh perspectives you need to stay current in the field of organization studies.

Human Ecology

This is an interdisciplinary journal that published papers probing the complex and varied systems of interaction between people and their enviroment.  Contributions examine the roles of social, cultural, and psychological factors in the maintenance or disruption of ecosystems and investigate the effects of popilation density on health, social organization, and environmental quality.  Articles also address adaptive problems in urban environments and the interrelationship between technological and environmental changes.

Human Relations

This is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes the highest quality original research to advance our understanding of social relationships at and around work through theoretical development and empirical investigation.

International Journal of Arts Management

The International Journal of Arts Management has quickly become essential reading for the arts management community.  All papers are subject to a double blind refereeing process.

International Journal of Business, Accounting, and Finance

The International Journal of Business, Accounting, and Finance (IJBAF) is published by the Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines.  The IJBAF is a peer-reviewed journal listed in Cabell’s Directory  (2006 Edition).

International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences

The International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences (IJBMDS) is published by the Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines.  The IJBMDS is a peer-reviewed journal listed in Cabell’s Directory (2008 Edition).

International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing

This journal provides an international forum for peer-reviewed papers and case studies on the latest techniques, thinking and best practices in marketing for the not-for-profit sector.  Featured is the latest academic research taking place in the realm of nonprofit marketing including fundraising and volunteer recruitment and management.

Journal of Applied Behavioral Science

This journal is the leading international journal on the effects of evolutionary and planned change.  Founded and sponsored by the NTL Institute, the Journal is continually breaking ground in its exploration of group dynamics, organization development, and social change.

Journal of Association Leadership

The journal, publiched by ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership, strives to transform society for the better.

Journal of Business Ethics

The Journal of Business Ethics publishes original articles from a wide variety of methodological and disciplinary perspectives concerning ethical issues related to business.  Contributors examine moral aspects of systems of production, consumption, marketing, advertising, social and economic accounting, labor relations, public relations and organizational behavior.

Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies

This is the Official Journal of the Midwest Academy of Management.  The Journal publishes articles to advance the theory, research and practice of all aspects of leadership and organizations.  Research results are preferred, but theoretical contributions and new applications are also appropriate.  Although leadership topics are emphasized, any area of interest in organizational behavior, human resource management, strategy, international management, or entrepreneurship is also encouraged.

Journal of Management Studies

International in scope and readership, the Journal of Management Studies is a multidisciplinary journal, publishing articles on organization theory and behavior,  and strategic and human resource management – from empirical studies and theoretical developments to practical applications.

Management Science

This is a scholarly journal that publishes scientific research into the problems, interests and concerns of managers.  Priority is given to papers that reveal novel concepts of broad interest to the management research community.  Our scope includes articles that address management issues with tools from traditional fields, such as operations research, mathematics, statistics, industrial engineering, psychology, sociology, and political science, as well as cross-functional , multidisciplinary research that reflects the diversity of the management science professions.

Nonprofit Management & Leadership (NML)

This is the first journal to bring together the best thinking and most advanced knowledge about the special needs, challenges, and opportunities of nonprofit organizations.  Each issue of NML offers readers the authoritative insights of top executives and scholars on the common concerns of nonprofit leaders in all settings, including social services, the arts, education, foundations, community development, advocacy work, religion, professional associations and others.

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly

The official journal of ARNOVA providing cutting-edge research, discussion, and analysis of the field, which leads its readers to understand the impact the nonprofit sector has on society.

Public Administration Review (PAR)

PAR is the premier journal in the field of public administration research, theory and practice for more than 60 years.  PARis the only journal in public administration that serves both academics and practitioners interested in the public sector and public sector management.  Articles identify and analyze current trends, provide a factual basis for decision making, stimulate discussion, and make the leading literature in the field available in an easily accessible format.

Public Integrity

Public Integrity is the foremost journal on ethics and leadership in all aspects of modern public service.  Written for both scholars and practitioners as well as concerned citizens, its driving force is the notion of integrity that is so basic a part of democratic life.  The journal features refereed articles, case studies, exemplar profiles, field reports, commentaries, and book reviews on a broad spectrum of ethical concerns in local, state, national, and international affairs.

Public Performance & Management Review

Public Performance & Management Review is a scholarly forum that addresses a broad range of factors influencing the performance of public and nonprofit organizations and agencies.  Its objectives are to facilitate the development of innovative techniques and encourage a wider application of those already established; stimulate research and critical thinking about the relationship between public and private management theories; present integrated analyses of theories, concepts, strategies and techniques dealing with productivity, measurement and related questions of performance improvement; and provide a forum for practitioner-academic exchange.  Continuing themes include managing for productivity, measuring and evaluating performance, improving budget strategies, managing human resources, building partnerships, and applying new technologies.

Review of Public Personnel Administration

The Review of Public Personnel Administration presents timely, rigorous scholarship on human resource management in public service organizations.  The journal provides research for scholars and professionals to stay abreast of advancements and innovations in the field.

Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations

The official journal of the International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR), Voluntas is an interdisciplinary journal that provides a central forum for worldwide research in the area between the state, market, and household sectors.