Guidelines For Author

Submission of Manuscript

Submission of a manuscript to the International Journal of Business, Management Innovations implies that the work has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere. All authors must approve the submission.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the work has received necessary institutional or organizational approval where applicable. The journal will not be held responsible for any legal disputes arising from submitted content.

If copyrighted material (tables, figures, or text) is included, authors must obtain proper permission. Authors are fully responsible for the originality and authenticity of their work, and for ensuring that the manuscript is free from plagiarism.

The journal may charge a nominal article processing fee after acceptance. However, publication is not dependent on payment ability, and fee waivers may be granted to deserving authors.

Ethical and Research Guidelines

Authors are encouraged to follow internationally recognized research ethics standards, including:

  • Human research: Declaration of Helsinki
  • Systematic reviews: PRISMA guidelines
  • Case reports: CARE guidelines
  • Clinical trials: CONSORT guidelines
  • Animal studies: ARRIVE guidelines

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be prepared carefully to ensure fast review and processing.

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font size: 14 (title), 13 (headings), 12 (text)
  • Line spacing: Double
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Language: English (clear and professional)

Manuscript Structure

  • Title page (title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author details)
  • Abstract (150–250 words) with 5–6 keywords
  • Introduction (background and objectives)
  • Materials and Methods (detailed methodology)
  • Results and Discussion (analysis and interpretation)
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements (if any)
  • Conflict of Interest declaration

References and Citation Style

The journal follows author-year citation style.

In-text citation examples:

  • Single author: Smith (2020)
  • Two authors: Smith and Jones (2020)
  • Multiple authors: Smith et al. (2020)

Reference format examples:

  • Book: Author (Year). Title. Publisher.
  • Journal: Author(s). (Year). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.
  • Online source: Author (Year). Title. URL

Submission Checklist

Before submission, authors must ensure:

  • The manuscript is original and unpublished
  • All references are complete and accurate
  • Tables and figures are properly labeled
  • Required permissions are obtained

Sample Papers

Authors may refer to sample papers available in the journal archive section for formatting guidance.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

A nominal processing fee may be applicable after acceptance based on manuscript type and length. However, publication is not dependent on the ability to pay. Fee waivers may be provided to eligible authors.

For details, authors may refer to the APC section on the journal website.

Author Agreement

Authors must submit an Author Agreement Form confirming originality, copyright terms, and consent for publication.

Language Editing

Manuscripts must be written in clear English. Authors whose first language is not English are advised to carefully proofread their work or use professional editing services to improve readability and reduce grammatical errors.