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Dur-Durshti-108-Edition
Defence Management Journal - Volume XXII - Issue 1- Dec 2022
Defence Management Journal - Volume XXI - Issue 1- September 2021
Defence Management Journal - Volume XIX - Issue 2- March 2020 (1)
DMJ Editor 2
Defence Management Journal - Volume XIX - Issue 1- August 2019

Editorial Team

Cmde YV Ramakrishna

Chief Editor

Gp Capt Mahesh G Emmi, Ph.D

Associate Editor

Capt (IN) Sibapada Rath, Ph.D

Associate Editor

Col Himanshu Bijalwan

Executive Editor

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Defence Management Journal

  • The “Defence Management Journal – Dur Drishti” has been serving as a beacon of knowledge for strategic and management insights for over five decades. The Defence Management Journal is a double-blind peer reviewed, flagship publication of the CDM. The Journal was instituted as the ‘Defence Manager’ in 1974, and later rechristened as the ‘Defence Management Journal (DMJ) – ‘Dur Drishti’ in 2011. The journal has been providing readers with thought-provoking research on the most contemporary issues in defence and strategic management. The Defence Management Journal was being published as a bi-annual publication for over five decades, since 1974, till September 2024. The publication is now been published as quarterly from June 2025 edition.

  • The growth in the depth and breadth of the topics covered mirrors the wide canvas of VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) – BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-Linear and Incomprehensible) environment with ever evolving challenges and opportunities faced by today’s Armed Forces. While excellent research standards and scholarly aptitude remain the hallmarks of College of Defence Management (CDM), these have been strengthened by impetus for quality and originality. This journal evolved as a vital platform for critical debate and intellectual engagement, upholding the values that define CDM’s academic pursuits for ‘Victory through Excellence’. The journal caters to a diverse audience of military personnel, policymakers and academicians, fostering a unique blend of perspectives. By emphasising the development of impactful theories grounded in military contexts, Dur Drishti contributes to the contemporary issues in the broader management field, offering invaluable insights to both defence and strategic aspects.

  • The journal has been registered with the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-NIScPR) for inclusion in the Indian Directory of International Standard Serial Number (ISSN – 0976-7347) as a print journal. It is also registered with the ‘Registrar of Newspapers of India’, New Delhi, with registration Number APENG/2002/8582.

Vision

  • The vision of the DMJ Dur Drishti is to raise in its stature, provide a world-class platform for well-established credible researched articles with accreditations and indexation of renowned websites, for wider readership and making it most referred journal germane to the field of Defence Management, contributing to management, strategy studies and technology from ideation to implementation.

Aim

  • Advance ‘Management Thoughts’ by bridging the gap from theory to practice.
  • Develop impactful theories that influence defence ecosystems and the management practices.
  • Promote research, innovative ideas and practices emerging from military operations, contemporary scenarios and field experiences for enhancing effectiveness in higher defence management.
  • Bolster interdisciplinary dialogue among military personnel, policymakers and academicians on critical domain of national security.
  • Encourage rigorous research methodologies to achieve excellence, address emerging challenges in defence management and identify the opportunities in areas of technology, best management practices and strategic studies.

Mission

  • To examine contemporary issues, promote excellence in Defence Management and Strategic thought, and publish well-researched articles that provide key insights to enhance the effectiveness of the defence forces.

Scope

  • Geo-Politics and Security. Considering the multipolar world and interdependencies, explore the geopolitical dimensions and implications to national security vis-a-vis defence strategy.
  • Jointness and Integration. Examine the strategic and operational aspects involving the Army, Navy and Air Force for effective integrated operations along with the complementary roles of national security agencies.
  • Strategy and Policy.  Analyse strategic planning and policymaking processes and their implications for national security to promote regional and global stability.
  • Leadership and Organisational Behaviour. Study leadership theories and practices in military settings; examine organisational structures and cultural factors influencing military effectiveness.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Identify logistical challenges and solutions in military contexts, including the dual use of infrastructure for seamless last mile connectivity to ensure sustainability.
  • Technology and Warfare. Adoption and impact of technological advancements on military strategies, change management and operations to ensure future readiness.
  • The Psychological Domain. Study psychological aspects of physical and mental health, family support and quality of life of military personnel and well-being of their families.
  • Human Resource Management in Defence. Research policies and practices of recruitment, training, retention and talent management in military context.
  • Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning. Examine approaches to knowledge management within military organisations.
  • Ethics and Decision-making in Defence. Explore ethical challenges and decision-making processes in military contexts.
  • Innovation and Change Management. Research ways to foster innovation and manage organisational change in military institutions.
  • Emerging Domains of Warfare.  Analyse new forms of warfare, associated challenge and strategies for response.

Editorial Board

  • Editorial Board. The Editorial Board (EB) consists of Chief Editor, Content Selection and Advisory Board (CSAB), Ethics Committee, co-opted members, Peer Review Committee (PRC), Executive Editor and Associate Executive Editor.
  • Ethics Committee. The Ethics Committee of DMJ works in coordination with Chief Editor, provides guidance to Editors on ethical issues, code of conduct, maintain the integrity of articles, submissions and journal. Critically examines any potential breaches of publication ethics, carry out scrutiny for removal of any sensitive information and advise the Chief Editor.
  • The Defence management Journal (DMJ) – ‘Dur Drishti’ commits to ethical editorial policies as recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
  • Content submitted for publication are scrutinised for suitability with the stated Aims and Scope of the journal. The content is either research work or case study article/ paper/ book review. The submissions are initially subjected to a plagiarism check using available software. The Editorial Office assesses the similarity report for each submission. It is recommended that submissions have less than 1% single-source similarity and overall similarity less than 20%.
  • Content Selection and Advisory Board (CSAB). The CSAB consists of co-opted eminent members who are acclaimed researchers and have notable academic accreditations. The contents qualifying the checks are then further scrutinised. The subject experts assess suitability of received submissions, their novelty, quality of content and credibility.
  • Peer Review Committee. The Peer Review Committee is composed of co-opted members by Chief Editor who act as subject matter experts. The submissions qualifying the CSAB screening are mandatorily subjected to double-blind Peer Review. The Peer Reviewers then conduct in-depth scrutiny and assess the quality of the content for acceptance. The Peer Reviewers examined content is considered for acceptance/ rejection/ revision based on their assessment.
  • Intimation to Authors. The content selection for publishing DMJ is an iterative process. The articles submission are subjected to stringent scrutiny and may be rejected at any stage considering the quality. The office of DMJ, Editorial Board, intimates the authors about the outcomes of content checks, through e-mail.
  • Editorial Rights. Considering the quality standards being maintained, it is pertinent to make a note that CDM DMJ office reserves the right to make editorial amendments, modifications to the content to make them suitable for publication
  • Selection of Articles. Initially, the articles received are circulated amongst the members of the Content Selection and Advisory Board (CSAB) for their views on the suitability for including the article in the forthcoming publication issue. Each selected article is then circulated to the Peer Review Committee members (each article is blind peer reviewed by at least two reviewers), with the author’s name hidden to ensure an unbiased opinion. The articles are subjected to plagiarism checks in accordance with the extant policies and guidelines.
  • Security Classification of DMJ. The publication DMJ is aimed for wider readership and made available in public domain. All content and articles are essentially to be unclassified delving into the concepts and theories. It is expected that the authors, reviewers under the supervision of CSAB and Ethics Committee exercise adequate caution to declassify the content by removal of contexts and relevance of any operational or sensitive information.
  • Receipt of Articles. Research articles, papers, case studies and book reviews from the general public, and from other eminent writers are to be considered for publication in the journal.

Membership

  • All Indian military and civil personnel, including the academic and civil institutions are eligible for membership. All memberships will be accepted only once they have paid their subscriptions in advance through an online Transfer/ Cheque. The membership fees are mentioned below.

    DMJ Membership Type

    Privileges

    Fees (₹)

    One-year subscription

    Restricted access to DMJ with user ID

    1,000.00

    Three years subscription

    2,500.00

    Life Member Individual

    (20 Years)

    Full access with registered user ID

    10,000.00

    Life Member Organisation/ Units (10 years)

    Full access with registered user ID and hardcopy of each edition

    15,000.00

Subscriptions

The access to e-publication will be made available to registered users as per terms and conditions stated on DMJ website. The charges applicable for FY 2025-26 are as follows:

                                                                                                                  No of IssuesAmount (₹)
Single printed latest Issue of DMJ350.00
Old Issues (Based on availability)100.00
Complimentary Copy to AuthorsNil

Honorarium

  • The authors of articles will be paid an honorarium of Rs. 4,000.00 (Rupees Four Thousand only) per article and Rs. 1,500.00 (Rupees One Thousand and Five Hundred only) for the book review. The honorarium will be forwarded to the authors after the journal is published.

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Defence Management Journal – Volume XIV – Issue 2- December 2014

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MAR 20 Finance for Formations 2020

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MAR 20 RM Resource Management Handbook

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MAR 21 Annual Seminar 2021

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MAR 16 CWC 2016-17 India China The Future World Order

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MAR 20 BUDGET ANALYSIS 2020-21

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General Information for Authors

  • All authors to check their research work article for plagiarism before submission. Papers that have unacceptable levels of similarity (>10%)will be rejected in preliminary screening and desk review. Also, authors should take care to keep single source similarity levels to a minimum (< 1%) while submitting articles. Further, AI Check is mandatory, and the AI content shall be within the permissible limits (<20%).

     

  • Authors should take adequate care to submit articles pertaining to open domain and unclassified content is submitted with acceptably good levels of formal English grammar and usage. It is recommended that grammar and spelling checks are carried out prior to submission of article to ensure improved readability and comprehension for readers, open-source tools available may be utilised.
  • Article word count is recommended to be about 3500 words. The recommended word count for Book Review and Book Brief are 1000 words and 75 words respectively.
  • The author may include all diagrams, tables, graphs and figures as deemed necessary duly annotated, sequentially numbered and citing the summary or reference in the main text of the article. The content of diagrams, tables, graphs and figures if accepted from earlier research work or from other sources, due acknowledgement and citation is to be mandatorily included. The author shall highlight the analysis and insights drawn from the research work carried out. The outcomes of the research are required to be clearly enumerated with supporting data and the discussion on research relevance to be included.
  • If the article consists of diagrams, figures, tables or data accepted from other sources, then details of permissions for such use obtained from original author or authority of source is recommended to be included invariably by the author. Declaration to this effect shall be enclosed by the author along with article submission.
  • The author shall disclose all credentials such as personal and professional details. Further, conflicts related to the article if any and a declaration that same article is not submitted for publication by other authorities concurrently be intimated to the Editorial Board along with the submission.
  • Details of third-party data used for research work are to be clearly stated. Anonymous data and unknown sources are not recommended for acceptance. All the sources in the research work article are to be attributed.
  • In case of any similar research work carried out to augment the relevance of current article are to be cited.
  • The author shall adhere accepted ethical standards whilst conducting the research work and the rationale leading to the paper to be highlighted as the research gap identified.
  • The author is bound to intimate the Editorial Board if any ethical obligation exists and in case of any commissions or omissions with respect to above stipulated terms and clauses.
  • In case of non-adherence to terms and clauses or any error is noticed, the Editorial Board will exercise discretion to reject an article for publication. Editorial decisions shall be final and details will be communicated to the author via e-mail.
  • The Editorial Board may amend the article to enhance the quality of article to meet the Journal’s standards of presentation and style, whilst retaining the essence of the research work. Further, the Editorial Board reserves rights to query the author in case of any ambiguity. The author shall not raise any objections to the amends carried out by the Editorial Board.
  • General Formatting.
    • Paper Size: A4.
    • Font: Title of the article in Arial, 14 bold, centre aligned. Side headings in rial, 12 bold, left aligned. Main text Times New Roman 11, justified. Footnotes and references in font size 8/9 and Italics.
    • Line Spacing: 2 for Centre Heading, 1.15 for main body text and 1.15 for side/ paragraph headings.
    • Columns: Two column format of 3.5 inches column width each and gap of 0.25 inches.
    • Margins: 1 inch on all sides (to be incorporated in final stage of publishing).
    • Alignment: Left aligned for articles; Centered for headings and title.
    • Page Numbers: Mirrored at outer top corner for odd & even pages, auto numbering.
    • Language: English (British English – Oxford spelling).
    • Paragraphs will not be numbered.
  • Structure of Submission.
    • Author’s name, designation, affiliation, email.
    • Footnote for acknowledgements or disclosures (if any).
  • Size of Articles.
    • Articles should be 3000 – 3500 words.
    • Abstract of 150 words summarising objective, methods, findings, and relevance.
    • Keywords, placed below the abstract.
  • Main Text – Research Paper Article.
    • Introduction (includes Problem Statement & Research Questions).
    • Aim (one small para).
    • Review of Literature (includes Research Gap, Theories, methods used in earlier researches, Theoretical & Conceptual Framework evolved, Hypothesis, if any).
    • Research Methodology (including Research Design, one small para).
    • Results/ Findings.
    • Analysis and Discussion.
    • Limitations and Future Scope.
    • References and about Author.
  • Main Text – Essay.
    • Title (concise, engaging and reflective of the core argument or theme).
    • Introduction (contextualizes the topic and establishes relevance).
    • Background / Contextual Overview (relevant developments or debates. Sets the stage for the core discussion.
    • Core Argument / Thematic Sections (analysis of core issue, counterarguments and Synthesis or deeper implications.
    • References and about the Author.
  • Style and Tone.
    • Formal academic tone using third-person and passive voice.
    • Avoid personal pronouns like “I”, “we” unless it is a first-person reflection piece.
    • Expand all abbreviations at first mention
  • Referencing and Citation Style (follows APA format).
    • Books: Sharma, R. (2020). “Leadership in Defence Management.” New Delhi: Sage Publ.
    • Journals: Rao, M. (2019). Strategic Command Structures. “Defence Studies Review,” No. 15(3), pp- 25–40.
    • Websites: Ministry of Defence. (2023). “Annual Report 2022–23”. https://mod.gov.in/reports/2023.
  • Figures, Tables and Illustrations.
    • All figures/ tables must be numbered and cited in text.
    • Use MS Word native tables; titles above tables, sources below.
    • Submit images separately in JPEG (1–5 MB).
  • Footnotes.
    • Use footnotes sparingly (11 pt font).
    • Number consecutively. For example, ² Singh, R. (2018). Military Strategy and Planning. New Delhi: Defence Press, p. 112.
  • Supplementary Materials.
    • Author Passport Size Photo: JPEG (1–5 MB).
    • Bio-data: Max 4 lines (designation, expertise, institution).
    • Declaration of originality (signed and scanned) as per guidelines to authors.
  • Book Reviews and Letters to the Editor.
    • Book Reviews: Max 500 words, with title, author, publisher, year, ISBN, and cover photo. Main text sections as per content of the book.
    • Letters to Editor: Max 500 words, relevant and constructive.
    • Font and formatting as mentioned above.
  • Editorial Rights and Copyright.
    • Editorial Board reserves the right to edit or reject submissions.
    • All accepted works are intellectual property of CDM.
    • Honoraria may be awarded to authors whose submissions are published in DMJ.
    • Authors will receive e-certificate and soft copy of journal.
  • Editorial Rights and Copyright.
    • Covering Letter, briefly explaining that research work article being submitted is relevant and its suitability to be included in the Defence Management Journal.
    • Article, Tittle suitably worded, Abstract and Keywords as per the word count limits. The document shall contain the names and affiliations of all authors.
    • The article is compiled with all relevant data, tables and figures, they are numbered and inserted in text sequentially affording smooth flow of readability. Adequate citations have been included and attributed. The author shall ensure that the tables, figures and diagrams are clearly readable.
    • The author shall attach appendices as relevant, consisting of additional data, questionnaires figures and tables, etc. which are integral part of research and not included in main body of the article.
    • Author Declaration Form and adhering to ethical standards.
  • Submission Timelines and Contact.
    • 01 March for June issue, 01 Jun for September Issue, 01 September for December Issue and 01 December for March Issue.
    • Submit to: editordmjcdm@gmail.com
    • Subject Line: Submission for DMJ – Dur Drishti – [Month] Issue.
  • Non-disclosure Certificate.  Author must submit a certificate stating that no sensitive information is included which is a pre-requisite for acceptance of the article/ content forwarded for publication in DMJ.

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Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D.

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An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Major General Harsh Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in December 1988. His distinguished career is marked by academic excellence, steering technology absorption and a passion for adventure.
Throughout his service, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Public Policy along with two M.Phil degrees in Business Management and Public Administration. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by his qualifications on the Technical Staff Officers Course(TSOC), Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), and the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA).
Major General Chhibber’s military experience is vast and encompasses various important assignments in Eastern, Northern and Western Sectors including command of the Para ASC company, an ASC Battalion and the ASC training Centre. He has been Brigadier General Staff (Information System) in Eastern Sector and Major General (Operational Logistics) in Northern Sector. He has also served as an instructor at the Army Service Corps Centre and College and as the Directing Staff and Head of the Financial Management Department at College of Defence Management.

A prolific writer he has written many papers on technology absorption in Indian Army and presented same at National Seminars. Software applications developed and implemented by him are in use in a large number of units.
Beyond his academic and military achievements, General officer is a passionate adventurer. A skilled skydiver, mountaineer and car rally driver, he exemplifies the spirit of courage and determination that defines the Indian Army.
His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards including Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) on 26 Jan 2025, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on 26 Jan 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice). On 01 Oct 2024, the General Officer was appointed Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps.
Currently, he holds the prestigious appointment of Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), effective June 1, 2024.  His vast experience and leadership qualities make him well-positioned to guide future generations of military leaders.

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