International Journal of Management

International Journal of Management (IJM)

Website: https://ij-management.co.uk

Publisher: International Journal of Management

ISSN (Print): 0813-0183 | ISSN (Online): 0813-0183

Field of Research Code: 3507 – Strategy, Management and Organisational Behaviour

Contact: editor@ij-management.co.uk

 

1. Open Access Policy

IJM is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to the global academic and professional community.

• All articles are available without subscription or paywall.
• Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, and use articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.
• Authors retain copyright of their work.

 

2. Peer Review Policy

 

IJM follows a double-blind peer review process to maintain the quality and integrity of published research:

• Reviewer identities and author identities are concealed throughout the process.
• Each submission is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.
• Review criteria include originality, clarity, methodology, contribution to knowledge, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
• Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board, based on reviewer reports.

 

3. Plagiarism Policy

 

IJM maintains strict policies against plagiarism:

• All manuscripts are screened through plagiarism detection software before peer review.
• Submissions with more than 10% unoriginal content (not properly cited) will be rejected outright.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring their work is original and properly referenced.
• Self-plagiarism or duplicate submissions are not permitted.

 

4. Ethics and Malpractice Statement

 

IJM adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. Authors, reviewers, and editors must observe the highest standards of ethical conduct.

 

Author Ethics:

• Original research only; no fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data
• Proper acknowledgment of others’ work
• Disclosure of any conflicts of interest
• Accurate representation of findings and contributions

 

Reviewer Ethics:

• Maintain confidentiality of reviewed material
• Provide objective, unbiased, and constructive feedback
• Report any ethical concerns or conflicts of interest to the editorial office

Editor Ethics:

• Ensure a fair and unbiased review process
• Maintain confidentiality and transparency
• Avoid conflicts of interest in decision-making
• Investigate and act upon allegations of misconduct

 

5. Archiving Policy

• All published articles are permanently archived on the journal’s server.
• Articles are also preserved through third-party digital archiving platforms to ensure long-term access and citation.
• IJM ensures continued access to content in the event of journal closure or platform migration.

 

6. Correction and Retraction Policy

 

IJM recognizes its responsibility to correct the literature if errors are discovered after publication.

 

Types of Post-Publication Changes:

• Erratum: Correction of minor errors that do not affect the overall findings.
• Corrigendum: Corrections submitted by authors for errors they have discovered.
• Retraction: Issued for major errors, ethical misconduct, or falsified data.
• Withdrawal: Pre-publication removal due to ethical violations or author request.

Retractions and corrections will be clearly identified and linked to the original article.

 

7. Copyright and Licensing Policy

• Authors retain full copyright of their published work.
• All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
• This license permits unrestricted use, sharing, adaptation, and reproduction with proper attribution to the original work.

 

8. Publication Fee Policy (APC Policy)

 

IJM operates under a modest open-access Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover editorial, production, and hosting costs.

• Submission Fee: None
• Article Processing Charge (APC): $150 (USD) upon acceptance
• Waivers/Discounts: Available on request for authors from low-income countries or under financial constraints

 

The APC will be communicated upon acceptance and does not influence editorial decisions.

 

9. Conflict of Interest Policy

 

All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any relationships or financial interests that could influence the research or review process.

 

Examples of conflicts:

• Employment, consultancy, or advisory roles
• Ownership of shares or funding from related organizations
• Personal relationships that may affect objectivity

 

Conflicts will be disclosed in the publication where relevant.

 

10. Data Sharing and Transparency Policy

 

IJM encourages authors to promote transparency and reproducibility by sharing research data.

• Authors should indicate whether data is available upon request, deposited in a repository, or not available due to confidentiality.
• For empirical research, data availability statements should be included in the manuscript.
• Authors are encouraged to comply with FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).

 

11. Appeals and Complaints Policy

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions or raise concerns about the publication process.

• Appeals must be submitted in writing to editor@ij-management.co.uk with justification.
• Appeals will be reviewed by a senior editorial panel independent of the original decision.
• Complaints regarding unethical behavior or editorial misconduct will be investigated promptly and confidentially.

 

12. Frequency and Publication Schedule

 

IJM is published quarterly (four times per year):

• March, June, September, and December
• Articles are published online immediately after acceptance and final editing under the “Online First” system.
• The print issue is compiled at the end of each quarter.

 

13. Indexing and Abstracting Policy

 

IJM is working actively to expand its visibility and indexing coverage.

Current and target indexing services include:

• Google Scholar
• CrossRef (DOI assigned to every article)
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• EBSCO, ProQuest (applied)
• ABDC Journal Quality List (Rated C)

 

14. Withdrawal Policy

 

Authors may withdraw their manuscript before peer review without penalty.

Once a manuscript has entered peer review, withdrawal must be formally requested and justified.

• Unethical or repetitive withdrawal (especially after acceptance) may lead to blacklisting of the author(s)
• Withdrawals after acceptance or proofing are discouraged and must have valid ethical or legal reasons

 

15. Submission Policy

• Manuscripts must be submitted only via the journal’s official platform at https://ij-management.co.uk
• Submissions via email or third-party platforms will not be processed

All manuscripts must follow the Author Guidelines and Submission Checklist