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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The manuscript aligns with the aims and scope of JIMT, focusing on topics related to management, innovation, and technology in global or regional contexts.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • Authors should ensure their manuscript follows the formatting and referencing requirements outlined in the Author’s Guidelines below.
  • Authors should also review the Ethical Guidelines in the Author's Guidelines, as JIMT adheres to the COPE publication ethics standards.
  • Where available, DOI or URLs for the references have been provided under the Reference List section.

Author Guidelines

The Journal of International Management and Technology (JIMT) welcomes original and high-quality manuscripts that contribute to theoretical advancement, empirical understanding, and practical insights in the fields of management, innovation, and technology. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that address contemporary challenges in international business, digital transformation, sustainability, and related interdisciplinary domains.

Manuscripts submitted to JIMT must be written in clear, scholarly English and prepared using Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). The document should use 11-point Times New Roman font, 1.5 line spacing, and standard 2.54 cm margins. All pages must be numbered consecutively. Italics should be used rather than underlining, except for URLs. Figures and tables must be inserted within the text at their relevant locations and numbered sequentially with descriptive titles and sources where applicable. Authors should ensure that their manuscript adheres to the stylistic, structural, and bibliographic requirements of JIMT before submission.

A complete submission consists of two separate files: the main manuscript and a title page (refer template). The main manuscript should not include any identifying information such as author names, affiliations, or acknowledgements to preserve the integrity of the double-blind peer-review process. The title page should contain the full title of the paper, the names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs (if available), and full contact information for the corresponding author. 

Each manuscript should begin with an abstract of no more than 250 words that succinctly summarizes the purpose, methodology, key findings, and implications of the study. Manuscripts should not exceed 10,000 words of main content, excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figures. The abstract should be written in a single paragraph without subheadings, followed by three to six keywords that accurately represent the main themes of the paper. The manuscript should then proceed through standard sections including Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results or Findings, Discussion, and Conclusion. References should follow the APA 7th edition style guide, with DOIs or URLs provided wherever possible.

JIMT considers only original manuscripts that have not been previously published or are not under consideration by any other journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submission complies with all relevant ethical standards and accurately represents their research findings. All manuscripts will be subjected to a double-blind peer-review process to ensure scholarly rigor, originality, and contribution to the field.

Authors are strongly advised to review the COPE Ethical Guidelines before submission, as JIMT fully adheres to the principles and practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Ethical considerations include responsible authorship, acknowledgment of contributions and funding sources, avoidance of plagiarism, and respect for research participants and data confidentiality.

Before submitting, authors should carefully review their manuscript to ensure that it complies with the formatting and referencing requirements described in these guidelines. Submissions that do not meet the journal’s standards may be returned for technical revision prior to review. All correspondence and manuscript submissions should be made through the official JIMT online submission system.

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Copyright Notice

All articles published in the Journal of International Management and Technology (JIMT) are open access and freely available to the public immediately upon publication. This means that anyone may read, download, distribute, or use the content for educational and research purposes, provided that proper citation and acknowledgment of the original publication in JIMT are given.

Upon acceptance, authors agree to transfer the copyright of their article to the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), the publisher of JIMT. This copyright transfer enables the journal to manage and disseminate the work globally while allowing authors to retain the right to use their article for non-commercial academic purposes, such as teaching, conference presentations, or institutional repositories.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts do not infringe on any existing copyrights and for obtaining permission to reproduce any third-party materials. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and complies with all ethical and legal standards of academic publishing.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, and any personal information entered in the Journal of International Management and Technology (JIMT) website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party. All personal data collected through the submission and review process will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

JIMT and its publisher, Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and readers. Information provided will be used solely for editorial communication, publication processes, and scholarly record-keeping. The journal will not share personal data with third parties without consent, except when required by law or in cases involving research integrity investigations.

By submitting a manuscript or registering on the JIMT platform, users consent to the collection and processing of their personal information for editorial and publication purposes consistent with international academic publishing standards and ethical practices.