International Journal of Remote Work (IJRW)
Launching Early 2025!
Call for Proposals
Have Fun! Be Creative! Share Your Experiences!
To submit your proposal to the International Journal of Remote Work (IJRW), fill out the form below. There is no fee for authors to publish in the journal. If your proposal is selected, we will contact you with details on how to submit your full paper for peer review and potential publication.
Article Proposal Form
Topic Ideas
Below are a few topics areas and ideas to get you started.
Productivity
Remote Work Productivity & Performance
Research on factors influencing remote work productivity, methods to enhance performance, and innovative tools and technologies that measure or support remote work efficiency.
- How are remote work practices enhancing or hindering productivity in your organization?
- How has remote work affected your daily productivity?
- What habits have you developed to stay productive while working remotely?
Business Goals and Outcomes
Explore the effects of remote work on organizational culture, performance metrics, and long-term business goals and outcomes.
- What innovative strategies have you implemented to align remote work with business goals and outcomes?
- How do you see your work contributing to the overall goals of your team or company?
- What strategies have you noticed that help align your tasks with the company’s objectives?
Time Management & Scheduling
Examine time management practices for remote workers. Provide insights into scheduling remote teams across time zones.
- How do you manage time and scheduling in a remote or hybrid environment to maximize efficiency?
- How do you manage your time effectively when working from home?
- What tips can you share for balancing your work schedule with personal time in a remote setting?
Access
Analysis of current trends, emerging practices that showcase successful remote work implementations across various industries.
- What trends and practices are emerging in remote work that have caught your attention?
- What new trends in remote work have you found most helpful in your role?
- How have recent remote work practices influenced the way you approach your job?
Articles covering advancements in remote work technology, cybersecurity measures, or infrastructure considerations to support remote teams.
- How are you leveraging technology and infrastructure to support your remote workforce?
- Which technologies have made your remote work experience smoother?
- How do you use digital tools to stay connected and efficient in your job?
Insights into hardware or software needed to manage remote teams from an IT-centric viewpoint.
- What tools have proven essential in maintaining seamless remote operations at the organizational level?
- What are your go-to tools for staying organized and productive while working remotely?
- How do these tools help you collaborate with your team and manage your workload?
Communication
Remote Team Communication
Articles and case studies focusing on effective leadership, communication, and collaboration in remote teams. Example topics could include virtual team dynamics, team-building strategies, best practices for remote team management, or something completely new!
- How do you manage remote teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration?
- How do you ensure that your communication with your colleagues is clear and effective?
- What challenges have you encountered with remote communication, and how have you addressed them?
Virtual Collaboration
Insights into virtual communication tools, techniques for effective online collaboration.
- What are the biggest communication challenges you’ve faced in remote settings, and how have you overcome them?
- What methods do you use to collaborate with your colleagues in a virtual environment?
- How do you maintain strong working relationships with team members you’ve never met in person?
Remote Communication Challenges
Lessons learned or overcoming challenges related to remote communication.
- Remote Communication Challenges
Can you share successful strategies for fostering virtual collaboration in your organization? - What are some communication challenges you’ve faced while working remotely?
- How have you successfully adapted to these challenges to improve your work experience?
Engagement
Work-Life Balance in Remote Settings
Exploration of work-life balance challenges faced by remote workers, strategies to maintain well-being, and initiatives by organizations to promote work-life balance in virtual work environments.
- How are you helping your remote team maintain a healthy work-life balance?
- How do you maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life while working from home?
- What strategies have you found helpful in setting boundaries between work and leisure time?
Remote Hiring and Talent Management
Research on recruiting, onboarding, and managing remote talent, including strategies to attract and retain top remote employees.
- What are your best practices for remote hiring and talent management?
- As someone new to remote work, what was your experience with the hiring process?
- How do you think remote work changes the way companies find and manage talent?
Culture and Motivation
Research on motivating remote employees, building engagement in virtual teams, and recognizing remote employees’ contributions.
Exploration of maintaining and nurturing a positive organizational culture in a remote work setting, including rituals and practices that promote a sense of belonging.
- How do you sustain engagement and nurture organizational culture in a dispersed work environment?
- How do you stay engaged and connected with your company’s culture while working remotely?
- How do you identify signs of burnout with your remote employees?
- What keeps you motivated while working remotely, especially during challenging times?
- How do you overcome feelings of isolation or burnout to stay driven in your remote role?
Next Steps
If your proposal is accepted for consider by the IJRW, you will receive a notification via the email address you provided. You will be guided through the next steps on how to prepare and submit your full manuscript for peer review.
Advancing Remote Work Through Perspectives
Representing a Variety of Fields
We are excited to launch the first volume of the International Journal of Remote Work (IJRW).
This is an online publication offering peer-reviewed articles that represent the viewpoints and findings of remote and hybrid workers representing various sectors from academics to business, to non-profit. Our vision for the IJRW is to help professionals and leaders stay updated with the latest research, innovative ideas, and trends that are shaping the future of remote work.
The articles will include qualitative and quantitative approaches and observations of remote work practices, strategies, and phenomenon covering insights, theory, and real-world applications empowering the world with knowledge to implement strategies for optimizing their distributed workforce in a variety of industries.
At the International Journal of Remote Work (IJRW), we are committed to fostering accessibility and equality in academic publishing. By not charging a fee for publication, we ensure that all authors, regardless of their financial resources or institutional support, have the opportunity to share their research and ideas. This approach helps to democratize access to scholarly communication, allowing for a diverse range of voices and perspectives to contribute to the future of remote work.
The 5 Step Process to Publication
Our approach is designed to be engaging and inclusive, encouraging contributions from a diverse range of professionals interested in shaping the future of remote work. Below is our 5-step process for submitting papers to the International Journal of Remote Work (IJRW), aimed at making the publication accessible and appealing to remote workers from various industries:
Step 1: Proposal Submission
Submit a brief proposal that outlines your idea or research question. This step helps us understand your vision and ensures alignment with our journal’s focus.
Step 2: Manuscript Preparation
Once your proposal is approved, develop your manuscript according to IJRW’s guidelines, focusing on clarity and depth to effectively communicate your research.
Step 3: Peer Review
Your paper undergoes a double anonymous peer review by our Editorial Review Board to ensure it meets the journal’s standards and scope.
Step 4: Author Revisions
You may need to make revisions based on the feedback provided by reviewers. Apply necessary suggestions and edits to your manuscript to prepare for final review.
Step 5: Final Decision and Publication
The paper is either accepted, revised further, or rejected. If accepted, your paper is formatted and published in the journal. It becomes accessible to a global audience, contributing significantly to the remote work community.
Get Published and Represent Your Industry
Through our International Journal of Remote Work (IJRW), we aim to be a comprehensive resource for those interested in the modality of remote work. Add to the growing body of knowledge from people representing a variety of fields who have experienced a fully remote or hybrid (partial remote and on-site) work environment.
By serving diverse audiences, we aim to facilitate knowledge exchange, foster innovation, and contribute to the advancement of remote work practices worldwide. Our content is designed to be relevant, informative, and impactful.
Faculty & Researchers
Academics and researchers specializing in business, management, organizational behavior, human resources, and related disciplines can benefit from the peer-reviewed research articles.
Business Practitioners and Managers
Professionals working in business management, human resources, and organizational leadership can find practical insights and best practices to navigate the challenges and opportunities of remote work.
Remote Workers and Leaders
Individuals engaged in remote work can gain valuable insights into enhancing their productivity, rethinking historic measures of KPI, areas to consider for maintaining work-life balance, and navigating the challenges of remote work.
Entrepreneurs and Startups
Entrepreneurs and leaders of startup companies can benefit from our journal’s content by gaining valuable knowledge on building remote teams, fostering a remote-friendly culture, and leveraging remote work to enhance productivity and growth.
Students and Scholars
Aspiring students and early-career scholars can gain valuable knowledge by exploring our journal’s content. The articles can serve as a foundation for their research and academic pursuits in the fields of remote work and business management.
Consultants and Advisors
Consultants and advisors specializing in remote work and organizational transformation can benefit from the evidence-based research and case studies, enabling them to provide valuable guidance to their clients in a variety of fields impacted by remote work.
Entrepreneurs and Startups
Entrepreneurs and leaders of startup companies can benefit from our journal’s content by gaining valuable knowledge on building remote teams, fostering a remote-friendly culture, and leveraging remote work to enhance productivity and growth.
Policy Makers and Government Officials
Government officials and policy makers interested in understanding the implications of remote work on the labor market, workforce policies, and economic development can find relevant research to inform their decisions.
IJRW Review Standards
We take great efforts in upholding the highest standards of quality in the articles we publish. Our review process is designed to ensure that the content we present to our readers is not only relevant and insightful but also backed by thorough research and expertise in the field of business and remote work.
Knowledgeable Editorial Board
We have assembled a distinguished Editorial Board comprising experienced professionals with knowledge in the domain of remote work, spanning fields from business to education. This review team comes from diverse backgrounds and each has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by remote work. Their expertise ensures the review process is comprehensive and objective.
Review and Evaluation
Upon receiving submissions, our editorial team conducts an initial assessment to ensure the content aligns with the focus and scope of the journal. Submissions meeting these criteria move to the next stage, where they undergo a rigorous peer-review process. The editorial board assigns each submission to subject-matter experts and reviewers who thoroughly evaluate the article’s content, methodology, and conclusions.
Transparency and Constructive Feedback
Our review process follows a double anonymous peer review system to maintain objectivity and impartiality. Authors’ identities are concealed from reviewers, and vice versa. We believe in providing constructive feedback to authors to enhance the quality of their work, irrespective of the publication decision.
Review Criteria
Our reviewers assess submissions based on several criteria, including:
Originality and contribution to the field
Methodological soundness and validity of research
Clarity and coherence of writing
Relevance and significance of findings
Ethical considerations in research and reporting
Timely and Fair Decision-Making
We strive to complete the review process promptly while ensuring a thorough evaluation of each submission. The time taken for the review may vary depending on the complexity of the topic and the availability of reviewers. We are committed to providing fair and unbiased decisions, and every effort is made to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the review process.
Revision & Publication
Authors of accepted submissions are provided with feedback and revision suggestions to improve their work further. Once the necessary revisions are completed and approved, the articles are prepared for publication in our online journal.
Continuous Improvement
We continually strive to enhance our review process, taking into account feedback from authors, reviewers, and readers. Our commitment to excellence and constant improvement enables us to maintain the journal’s credibility as a reliable source of high-quality research and information on business and remote work.
