International Management Review - Author Guidelines

1. General Submission Guidelines

All manuscripts submitted to International Management Review (IMR) must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The work is original and has not been previously published in any form (except as a preprint, if clearly disclosed).
  • The manuscript is not simultaneously submitted to another journal.
  • All co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • The submission complies with ethical publishing standards and research integrity requirements.

IMR follows internationally recognized publishing ethics standards, including principles aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). (https://publicationethics.org)

2. Scopus-Compliant Article Structure (Mandatory Formatting)

All manuscripts must follow a standard Scopus-style structure (IMRaD format) with numbered headings.

Required Structure:

1. Introduction

2. Literature Review

2.1 Theoretical Background

2.2 Conceptual Framework

2.3 Empirical Studies

2.4 Research Gap

3. Methodology

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Data Collection

3.3 Sample / Participants

3.4 Data Analysis

3.5 Validity and Reliability (if applicable)

3.6 Ethical Considerations

4. Results / Findings

4.1 Thematic or Statistical Results

5. Discussion

5.1 Interpretation of Findings

5.2 Comparison with Prior Studies

5.3 Theoretical Implications

6. Conclusion

7. Practical Implications

8. Limitations and Future Research

9. References

Notes:

  • Use Arabic numbering only (1, 2, 2.1, 2.2, etc.)
  • Do NOT use Roman numerals (I, II, III)
  • Subsections should be used only when necessary for clarity
  • Maintain consistent hierarchy throughout the manuscript

3. Manuscript Length

  • Standard manuscript length: 6–10 pages (including references and appendices)
  • Longer manuscripts may be considered if justified by strong theoretical contribution

4. Style and Formatting Requirements

  • All manuscripts must follow APA (7th edition) referencing style
  • Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English
  • Use Word (.doc or .docx) format (Font: Times New Roman)

Formatting rules:

  • Single-column layout
  • Simple formatting (avoid excessive styling)
  • Use bold, italics, and underline only when necessary
  • Do not use complex layout tools or embedded design objects
  • Equations and tables should be created using Word's built-in tools

5. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

  • Maximum: 150–250 words
  • Must include:
    • research purpose
    • methodology
    • key findings (no exaggerated claims)
    • contribution and implications

The abstract must be self-contained and understandable without reading the full article.

Keywords

  • 4–6 keywords required
  • Each keyword should represent a single academic concept
  • Avoid repetition of title words
  • Avoid unnecessary abbreviations unless widely recognized

6. Tables, Figures, and Graphics

  • Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.)
  • Each must include a clear title and source (if applicable)
  • Do not embed graphics as images inside text where avoidable
  • Indicate placement clearly within the manuscript
  • Use editable formats for all tables and equations

7. References (APA 7 Style)

References must:

  • Follow APA 7th edition style strictly
  • Be arranged alphabetically by author surname
  • Include full bibliographic details and DOI where available
  • Use consistent formatting across all entries

Examples (APA Style):

Journal Article:

Wilcox, R. V. (1991). Shifting roles and synthetic women in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Studies in Popular Culture, 13(2), 53–65.

Book:

Okuda, M., & Okuda, D. (1993). Star Trek chronology: The history of the future. New York, NY: Pocket Books.

Book Chapter:

James, N. E. (1988). Two sides of paradise. In D. Palumbo (Ed.), Spectrum of the fantastic (pp. 219–223). Greenwood.

Website:

Lynch, T. (1996). DS9 review. Retrieved from http://www.example.com

In-text citations:

  • (Author, Year)
  • (Author, Year, p. xx) for direct quotes

8. Author Biography

  • A short author biography (max 100 words) must be included
  • Should include:
    • academic position
    • institution
    • research interests
    • ORCID (recommended)

9. Footnotes and Endnotes

  • Footnotes should be avoided wherever possible
  • Content should be integrated into the main text

10. Proofs and Corrections

Authors will receive proofs before publication. Only minor corrections (e.g., typographical errors) are permitted at this stage. Major content changes are not allowed after acceptance.

11. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors will sign an Exclusive License to Publish Agreement.

Key points:

  • Authors retain copyright of their work
  • IMR holds exclusive rights to publish and distribute the article
  • Authors may use their work for academic, teaching, and non-commercial purposes with proper citation
  • Any republication requires written permission from the publisher

12. Ethical Compliance

Authors must ensure:

  • originality of work
  • absence of plagiarism or data fabrication
  • proper citation of sources
  • disclosure of conflicts of interest
  • compliance with ethical research standards (where applicable)

IMR reserves the right to reject or retract manuscripts that violate ethical standards.