The “Advances in Corporate Governance” is a new academic journal focused on providing thought leadership on critical business issues, specifically within the realm of good governance, ethics, and sustainability. It is a collaboration between the Good Governance Academy and Wits Business School, with AOSIS serving as the publisher and host of the journal.

The journal welcomes contributions from both academics and practitioners. It is interested in a wide range of topics related to good governance, including outcomes-based governance, conscious and responsible corporate leadership, sustainability and sustainable value creation, integrated reporting, digitalization, organisational culture and ethics, and operational performance. The editorial team encourages analytical, theoretical, and practitioner perspectives, aiming to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

All published articles in the journal are available to readers free of charge without usage restrictions, aligning with the open access model. The copyright remains with the authors. While there are currently no fees for authors to submit articles, publication fees may be introduced later, though sponsorship is being sought to potentially cover these costs for contributors.

The journal accepts various article types, including editorials (expert commentary on relevant topics), original research articles (structured overviews of innovative research), and review articles (synthesis of recent significant advances, often exploring unresolved questions and future directions). Review articles are particularly suitable for practitioners to share insights from their day-to-day challenges and dilemmas.

The journal encourages submissions from practitioners and has a process in place to support them. Authors should refer to the author guidelines available on the journal’s website. The editorial team is available to provide recommendations and suggestions to help submissions meet the journal’s guidelines. There are also resources and support available for navigating the submission process, including formatting and other requirements.

Before submitting, potential authors are encouraged to review the detailed author guidelines on the journal’s website. Key requirements include formatting guidelines and obtaining an ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID). The ORCID is a persistent digital identifier that verifies the author’s identity. Registration for an ORCID and then registering as an author on the AOSIS platform are essential steps in the submission process.

Download the guidance document here.

Indexing involves external bodies evaluating journals and providing a mark of quality. Prominent international indexes include the Web of Science, Scopus, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Accreditation, like the one provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in South Africa, signifies recognition, often making published articles eligible for research subsidies for affiliated authors. Both indexing and accreditation are crucial for the journal’s academic standing and to incentivise contributions.

To be considered for indexing in the DOAJ and potential DHET accreditation, the journal needs to publish a minimum number of original research articles or equivalent, aiming for at least 10 by August 2025 to apply in September 2025. The journal publishes accepted articles continuously online as they become ready, not waiting for a batch. Achieving DOAJ inclusion is the initial target, which can pave the way for DHET accreditation and potentially inclusion in other international indexes like Scopus and Web of Science as the journal grows its content and citations.