Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

The Journal of Innovative Multidisciplinary Studies (JIMS) encourages the submission of original research papers, review articles, case studies and scholarly contributions from a wide range of academic disciplines. The submission guidelines are intended to assist authors in preparing their manuscripts in a clear and professional way for the review and publication process. Authors are requested to read the guidelines carefully before submitting their manuscripts.

Preparing Manuscripts

Before submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Emerging Trends in Commerce and Leadership (JIMS), the authors should ensure that:

• The work is original, unpublished
• The manuscript is written in clear and understandable English.
• All authors approve the submission
• The content has been proofread for grammar and clarity
• Research findings, data, and references are presented accurately
• The manuscript is within the scope of multidisciplinary academic research

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts that are well-structured and professionally prepared.

File Format

• Please submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Use simple and uniform formatting
• Tables, figures, and circuit diagrams should be clearly labeled
• Use correct electrical symbols, notation, and units

Manuscript Structure

The following elements should be present in a paper:

Title Page

• Title of the paper
• Name(s) of author(s)
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Contact information of the corresponding author

Abstract

• A short description of the research
• Purpose, method, and highlights

Keywords

• 4 to 6 relevant keywords
• Word limit: Original research articles – 6,000–8,000 words (including references); Review papers – up to 10,000 words.

Main Content

• Introduction
• Methodology or Design Approach
• Analysis and Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

References

• List all cited sources clearly.
• Consistently apply a citation style.

Submission Process

• Create an account or sign in
• Click on "New Submission" and submit your manuscript
• Submit necessary documents, if any
• Provide a brief cover letter about your study
• Authors can check the status of their manuscript in their account

Ethical Requirements

We follow basic publication ethics:

• Ensure originality of the work
• Don't plagiarise or submit to multiple journals
• Correctly reference sources
• Acknowledge any conflict of interest or sources of funding
• Accurately report data, design, and analysis

Final Note

These submission guidelines will help to facilitate a smooth review and publication process. Authors needing help with manuscript preparation or submission procedures are welcome to contact the editorial office.