International Journal of Management and Sustainability

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Instructions for Authors

There is no fee required for manuscript submission.

1. Submission

All manuscripts must:

• Be written in clear, grammatically correct English.
• Follow the journal’s style and formatting guidelines.

2. Manuscript Requirements

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not previously published, in whole or in part.
• Title Page: Must include the manuscript title, an abstract (maximum 250 words), and five keywords.
• Author Information: Provide a separate page with full names, institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs, and email addresses for all authors.
• Formatting: Manuscripts and references must adhere strictly to the journal’s prescribed APA style.

3. Abstract

The abstract should be a clear and concise summary (200–250 words) that communicates the research’s significance, methodology, and key findings.

Essential Elements (structured as a single paragraph without headings):

1. Background/Introduction
• Brief context and rationale for the study.
2. Objectives
• Clear statement of aims or hypotheses.
3. Materials and Methods
• Summary of sample/data, design, and key methodology.
4. Results
• Significant findings with quantitative details where applicable.
5. Conclusion and Implications
• Study implications for policy, practice, or research.

Style and Format:

• Length: 200–250 words (strictly enforced)
• Tense:
• Use present/past tense for methods and results.
• Use present/past for interpretations and conclusions.
• Tone: Objective, scientific, and concise
• Avoid:
• Citations
• Abbreviations (unless widely recognized)
• Technical jargon

4. Keywords and Contribution to the Literature

Following the abstract, provide:

• Five keywords reflecting the manuscript’s core themes. These assist in indexing and discoverability.
• A “Contribution/Originality” statement (max. 50 words) that highlights how the study advances knowledge or offers new insights.

Example Format:
Contribution/Originality:
This study contributes to the existing literature by exploring [brief focus]. It offers new insights into [specific aspect] and enhances understanding of [impact or application].

Sample Contribution Statement
This research addresses a gap in policy evaluation by analyzing the long-term effects of government microfinance initiatives on women entrepreneurs in rural Bangladesh. It offers practical recommendations for program scalability and sustainability.

5. Abbreviations

Spell out abbreviations at first mention, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
Example: World Health Organization (WHO). Use the abbreviation thereafter.

6. Tables and Figures

General Guidelines

• Use tables and figures to complement, not duplicate, the text.
• Each must be self-contained and understandable without referring to the text.

Numbering and Referencing

• Number sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 2).
• Refer to them explicitly in the text:
  As shown in Figure 2…
  Table 1 summarizes the results…
• Avoid abbreviations like Fig. or Tbl.

Placement

• Insert close to their first mention in the text.
• Do not split across pages.

Tables

• Use single spacing, 10-point font.
• Title above the table; notes or footnotes below.
• Align numbers consistently; use uniform units.

Figures

• Submit in high-resolution (300 dpi) formats (.png, .jpg, etc.).
• Caption placed below the figure.
• Use contrasting elements suitable for grayscale printing.

Consistency

• Maintain consistent font, style, and color scheme.
• Avoid overly complex visuals.
• Ensure labels and legends are legible.

7. Footnotes

Use sparingly. Number consecutively and place at the bottom of the relevant page.

8. Acknowledgements

Place before the references. Include support such as funding, technical assistance, or other non-author contributions.

9. Funding Statement

Disclose all financial support. If none, include a declaration of no funding.

Examples:

• This research was supported by the [Funding Organization], Grant Number [XXXXXX].
• This study received no specific financial support.

10. Ethics Statement / Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Include an ethics statement for all research involving human or animal subjects, or sensitive data.

Examples:

• Approved by the IRB of [Institution Name], Approval No. [XXXX]. Written informed consent was obtained.
• Animal procedures were approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of [Institution Name], Protocol No. [XXXX].
• Ethical review was waived for this study, as it involved no human or animal subjects.
• Not applicable.

11.Disclosure of AI Use

The uses of AI tools must be clearly disclosed in manuscript submissions. This includes tools used for text generation, image creation, data analysis, programming support, or translation. Disclosures should be provided in the Disclosure of AI Use section of the manuscript and must specify the name and version of the AI tool, along with the purpose of its use.

Example disclosure:
“The author(s) used OpenAI’s ChatGPT (version May 2024) to improve the clarity and grammar of the Introduction section. All content was reviewed and verified by the authors.”
Failure to disclose AI usage may be considered a breach of publishing ethics and may result in rejection, correction, or retraction of the article.

12. References

Cite sources in-text using author-date format and list references alphabetically.

In-text examples:

• (McKibben, 1998a), (McKibben, 1998b)
• (Larson et al., 1998) for works with three or more authors

Formatting rules:

• Ensure all references are complete and accurate.
• Include DOIs where available.
• Use APA Style (7th edition equivalent) for all reference types.
• Include access dates for online materials.

Journal Articles

Print or online journal article with DOI
Klimoski, R., & Palmer, S. (1993). The ADA and the hiring process in organizations. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 45(2), 10–36. https://doi.org/10.1037/1061-4087.45.2.10

Journal article without DOI (online)
Baharumshah, Z., & Borsic, D. (2008). Purchasing power parity in Central and Eastern Europe. Economics Bulletin, 6(32), 1–8.

Books

One author (print)
McKibben, B. (1992). The age of missing information. Random House.

Multiple authors
Larson, G. W., Ellis, D. C., & Rivers, P. C. (1984). Essentials of chemical dependency counseling. Columbia University Press.

Edited book
Inness, S. A. (Ed.). (1998). Delinquents and debutantes: Twentieth-century American girls’ cultures. New York University Press.

Subsequent edition
Stanfield, P., Cross, N., & Hui, Y. H. (2012). Introduction to the health professions (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Book Chapters

Chapter in edited book
Symonds, P. M. (1958). Human drives. In C. L. Stacey & M. DeMartino (Eds.), Understanding human motivation (pp. 11–22). https://doi.org/10.1037/11305-002

Chapter in authored book with contributors
Landis, C. A., & Heitkemper, M. M. (2011). Sleep and sleep disorders. In S. L. Lewis et al., Medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems (8th ed., pp. 112–125). Elsevier.

Conference Papers and Proceedings

Paper in proceedings published regularly
Rissman, J., Greely, H. T., & Wagner, A. D. (2010). Detecting individual memories through neural decoding of memory states. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, 107, 9849–9854. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1001028107

Poster presentation
Raspe, P. D. (1991, April). Relationship among given names in the Scilly Isles [Poster presentation]. Annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Milwaukee, WI.

Reports and Grey Literature

Government report
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (1999). Smog—Who does it hurt? What you need to know about ozone and your health (EPA Publication No. EPA-452/K-99-001). https://www.epa.gov/airnow/health/smog.pdf

Private organization (author = publisher)
National League for Nursing. (1990). Self-study report for community health organizations (Pub. No. 21-2329). Author.

Theses and Dissertations

Published dissertation
Smith-LaBrash, S. (2010). Influence of learning styles... (Master’s thesis). ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (UMI No. 1483122)

Unpublished dissertation from university website
Naylor, S. M. (2007). Understanding graduate student constructs for meaning in advising [Doctoral dissertation, University of North Carolina]. http://libres.uncg.edu/edocs/etd/1429/umi-uncg-1429.pdf

Web Sources

Organization as author, no date
Milwaukee Public Museum. (n.d.). Stockbridge-Munsee history. Retrieved April 16, 2012, from http://www.mpm.edu/wirp/ICW-158.html

Photograph from website
Florida Hospital. (n.d.). [Photograph of a woman]. Retrieved March 11, 2013, from http://www.changeyourlifechallenge.org/news/hospital...

News and Magazine Articles

Newspaper article
Heinlein, G. (2007, July 24). Michigan smoking ban takes big step. Detroit News. http://www.detnews.com

Newsletter article
Dowd, N., O’Donnell, P., & Snoek-Brown, J. (2007, Winter). WeLead and academic libraries. WAAL Newsletter, 24(1). http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/waal/newsletter/241.html#welead

Personal Communication
(Only cited in-text; not listed in references)
Example: (D. Walch, personal communication, January 19, 2007)

Appendix

Include appendices at the end of the manuscript. Each appendix should be clearly labeled (e.g., Appendix A).