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Author Guidelines

Journal of Strategic Management and International Business (JSMIB) welcomes the submission of high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the field of [your journal's scope]. To ensure a smooth and efficient review and publication process, please adhere to the following guidelines when preparing your manuscript.

1. Manuscript Submission

  1. Online Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system at [insert submission link].
  2. Cover Letter: A cover letter must be included, briefly explaining the significance of the work and confirming that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.

2. Manuscript Preparation

  1. Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English or [other language if applicable]. Authors whose native language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission.
  2. Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
  3. Other: Including references, tables, and figures (optional). ures.

3. Structure of the Manuscript

  1. Title Page:
    • Title of the manuscript
    • Full names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors
    • Corresponding author’s contact information
  1. Abstract:
    • A concise summary of the manuscript (150-250 words)
    • Should include the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions
  1. Keywords:
    • Up to five keywords that reflect the content of the manuscript
  1. Main Text:
    • Introduction
    • Materials and Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusions
  1. Acknowledgments: (if applicable)
    • Recognize individuals or organizations that provided assistance or funding
  1. References:
    • Follow the IEEE style for references
    • Ensure all references are cited in the text and vice versa
  1. Tables and Figures:
    • Include tables and figures at the end of the manuscript or in separate files
    • Each table and figure must have a title and be numbered consecutively

4. Ethical Considerations

  1. Authorship: All authors must have significantly contributed to the research. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors approve the final version of the manuscript.
  2. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  3. Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original and not plagiarized. All sources must be appropriately cited.
  4. Ethical Approval: Research involving human participants or animals must have ethical approval, and a statement to this effect must be included in the manuscript.

5. Review Process

  1. Initial Check: The editorial team will perform an initial check for compliance with submission guidelines and relevance to the journal's scope.
  2. Peer Review: Manuscripts that pass the initial check will undergo a double-blind peer review process by at least two independent reviewers.
  3. Decision: Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial team will make a decision:
    • Accept
    • Minor revisions
    • Major revisions
    • Reject

6. Revision and Resubmission

  1. Revisions: Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer comments. Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted within the specified time frame.
  2. Response to Reviewers: A detailed response to the reviewers’ comments must be provided, indicating how each comment was addressed.

7. Publication

  1. Proofreading: Authors will receive proofs of their manuscripts for final review before publication.
  2. Online Publication: Once finalized, the manuscript will be published online and will be freely accessible to readers worldwide.