Guidelines For Author

Guidelines for Authors

Submission of Manuscript

Submission of a manuscript to the International Journal of Data-Driven Management and Business Strategy (IJDDMBS) implies that the work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration elsewhere. All authors must approve the submission.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the research has received appropriate institutional or ethical approval where required. The journal does not assume legal responsibility for disputes arising from submitted content.

If any copyrighted material (figures, tables, or text) is used, authors must obtain proper permissions. Authors are fully responsible for originality, authenticity, and plagiarism-free content.

A nominal article processing charge may be applicable after acceptance. However, publication is not dependent on the ability to pay, and waivers may be granted based on editorial discretion.

Ethical Publishing Guidelines

Authors are encouraged to follow internationally accepted research 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

Properly formatted manuscripts ensure faster review and publication.

  • 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 writing required)

Manuscript Structure

  • Title page (title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author details)
  • Abstract (150–250 words) with 5–6 keywords
  • Introduction (background and objectives)
  • Methodology (data sources and methods)
  • Results and Discussion (analysis and interpretation)
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  • Conflict of Interest statement

Citation and Reference Style

The journal follows an author–year citation style.

In-text citations:

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

Reference 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

Authors must ensure:

  • Manuscript is original and unpublished
  • All references are accurate
  • Tables and figures are properly labeled
  • Ethical compliance is followed

Sample Papers

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

Article Processing Charge (APC)

A nominal APC may apply after acceptance depending on manuscript type and length. However, publication is not dependent on payment ability. Fee waivers may be granted to eligible authors.

Author Agreement Form

Authors must submit a signed Author Agreement Form confirming originality, authorship consent, and copyright terms.

English Language Editing

Manuscripts must be written in clear English. Authors are advised to ensure proper grammar and sentence structure. Poor language quality may delay or affect publication decisions.