Author Guidelines
Author Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in publishing with the International Journal of Management Thinking (IJMT). To ensure a smooth and efficient submission and evaluation process, all authors are required to strictly adhere to the guidelines outlined below. Manuscripts that do not conform to these instructions will be returned to the author(s) for revision before entering the editorial review process.
1. Submission Framework and Eligibility
Online Submission Platform All manuscripts must be submitted electronically in MS Word format (.doc or .docx) through the IJMT online submission portal. The corresponding author must register an account and log in to initiate a new submission.
Originality and Exclusivity Submitted manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published and are not currently under consideration or peer review at any other journal or publication outlet.
Publication Limits per Issue To promote academic diversity and equitable representation, a maximum of two manuscripts from the same author may appear in a single issue — for example, one as a principal author and one as a co-author, or both as a co-author.
Submission Status Acknowledgement of a submission, or its advancement to the editorial and peer review process, does not imply or guarantee acceptance for publication. Official acceptance letters are issued exclusively upon successful completion of the peer review process and a formal recommendation by the Editorial Committee.
2. Formatting and Structural Specifications
Typography and Spacing The full manuscript must be single-spaced, using an 11-point standard font — preferably Times New Roman or Arial.
Figures and Tables All figures, tables, and illustrations must be embedded directly within the manuscript text at their relevant contextual positions, not appended at the end of the document.
Language Quality Prior to submission, manuscripts must be thoroughly reviewed and edited for clarity, accuracy, and professional academic tone — preferably by a qualified English language expert or native speaker.
Length Requirements
| Study Type | Word Count |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Studies | Minimum 6,000 words (including abstract, body, and references) |
| Qualitative or Mixed-Method Studies | 8,000–12,000 words (including abstract, body, and references) |
3. Citation and Reference Style
Formatting Standard IJMT strictly follows the most current edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for all in-text citations and reference lists.
Citation Consistency Every source cited within the text must have a corresponding entry in the reference list, and every reference list entry must be cited within the text — without exception.
Geographical and Academic Inclusivity Authors are expected to reflect critically on the breadth and diversity of their citations. Manuscripts must engage with globally recognized scholars in the relevant field and must also include citations from researchers affiliated with the specific country or region that the study focuses on.
4. Ethical Compliance and Metadata Transparency
Plagiarism and Text Similarity The corresponding author bears full responsibility for the integrity of the submission. The overall text similarity index must be less than 10% (excluding the reference list), as verified through professional similarity detection software. All original sources must be precisely and completely cited.
Research Ethics International standards of research ethics must be observed throughout all stages of the study — including design, data collection, analysis, and academic writing.
ORCID iD Requirement All authors and co-authors are required to provide their verified ORCID iD at the point of submission, registered within their OJS user profiles. By submitting, authors authorize IJMT to embed these ORCID iDs into the article's permanent online metadata upon publication.
Affiliation and Contact Details Complete institutional affiliation details must be provided for all contributing authors. The published version of record will display the official and personal email addresses of the corresponding author, together with the ORCID iDs of all co-authors.
Conflicts of Interest The corresponding author must formally declare that no undisclosed conflicts of interest exist among the principal author, co-authors, or any funding bodies associated with the research.
5. Legal Declarations and Manuscript Withdrawal
Author Agreement Authors are required to upload a signed Author Agreement Form in the official IJMT format at the time of submission, confirming that all ethical, structural, and administrative submission requirements have been fully satisfied.
Copyright and Licensing Authors retain full and unrestricted copyright over their published work. By submitting to IJMT, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish, distribute, and index the manuscript — including any derivative works such as translations — under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.
Editorial Adjustments IJMT reserves the right to copyedit, reformat, or otherwise adjust submitted manuscripts at any stage of the production process to ensure alignment with the journal's stylistic and formatting standards. Alternatively, the editorial team may request that the corresponding author complete such revisions directly.
Manuscript Withdrawal Authors retain the right to formally withdraw their manuscript at any stage prior to final publication. To withdraw a submission that is currently undergoing peer review, the corresponding author must submit a formal written request to the editorial team stating the reasons for withdrawal, and must await official confirmation before submitting the work to any other outlet.
