Overview of MSSRN
The Management and Social Science Research Network (MSSRN) is a not-for-profit, independent, and mission-driven organization established to strengthen research ecosystems, advance socially relevant knowledge, and support evidence-informed decision-making across management and social science domains. MSSRN is founded on the conviction that research is not an end in itself, but a catalyst for learning, leadership, and societal progress.
MSSRN operates as a grassroots-oriented, transnational network of scholars, early-career researchers, practitioners, educators, policy thinkers, and community actors working across borders and disciplines. We believe that meaningful change emerges when local knowledge is respected, global perspectives are connected, and communities are actively engaged in shaping solutions that affect their lives. Our work is grounded in local realities while remaining globally connected, ethically driven, and socially responsive.
Through a carefully designed set of integrated research flagship programs, MSSRN bridges critical gaps in research capacity, access, relevance, and impact. The network serves as a connective hub across the entire research ecosystem from knowledge production, dissemination, application, skill development, engagement, collaboration, and social impact by connecting people, institutional ideas, and resources.
By functioning not merely as a space for publication or networking, but as an active platform for research-led action, MSSRN connects grassroots engagement with transnational collaboration. Through this integrated and research-centered approach, MSSRN aspires to become a trusted hub for ideas, action, and impact — locally rooted, globally connected, and socially committed.
Our Vision
To be a trusted, inclusive, and globally connected research center that advances management and social science scholarship through collaboration and socially responsible actions.
Our Mission
The mission of the MSSRN is to promote rigorous and ethical research in management and social sciences by fostering inclusive and interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening global academic partnerships, and translating knowledge into socially responsible practices, policies, and innovations.
Core Objectives
MSSRN is dedicated to building a globally connected, inclusive, and impact-oriented research ecosystem that advances knowledge creation, dissemination, and application.
📚Open Knowledge & Scholarly Publishing
Promote open-access dissemination of high-quality research through journals, books, and digital platforms.
🌍Global Research & Publishing Excellence
Position MSSRN as an interdisciplinary scholarly hub by strengthening peer-reviewed publishing systems and enhancing global visibility and indexing of research outputs.
🧠Research Excellence for Societal Impact
To support rigorous, theory-driven, and policy-relevant research in management and social sciences that addresses pressing developmental, organizational, and societal challenges.
🤝Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Networks
Promoting national and international research collaboration, thematic working groups, and platforms fostering interdisciplinary inquiry, knowledge exchange, and joint research initiatives.
🎓Capacity Building & Academic Mentorship
Developing the next generation of scholars and research leaders through structured mentorship, training programs, scholarship, and experiential learning opportunities.
🏛️Inclusive Knowledge & Research Impact
Promoting inclusive research and translating knowledge into policy, practice, and social innovation.