AUTHORS & REVIEWERS
JAIMS welcomes both authors and reviewers as essential contributors to the journal’s academic excellence. The following guidelines outline expectations, responsibilities and standards required to participate in the JAIMS publishing process. These guidelines ensure transparency, fairness, and adherence to global scholarly practices.
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AUTHOR GUIDELINES
Authors publishing with JAIMS must follow high academic, ethical and formatting standards. These guidelines help ensure clarity, uniformity and research integrity while enabling a smooth review process. All manuscripts must be original, properly structured and submitted according to the specifications below.
1. Manuscript Preparation
Authors must prepare manuscripts in a clear academic format using the official JAIMS template. This ensures consistency across articles and supports efficient peer review.
- Use the JAIMS Template: All manuscripts must be formatted using the official Word/PDF template provided on the website.
- Structured Sections: Papers must include Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion and References.
- Professional Writing Style: Manuscripts should be written in formal academic English with precise, clear and logical flow.
- Tables & Figures: All visual elements must be numbered, titled, and referenced within the text.
2. Confidentiality & Ethics
JAIMS follows strict ethical publishing standards aligned with COPE guidelines. Authors must ensure the integrity and originality of their work.
- Original Work Only: Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism, self-plagiarism or duplicate publication.
- Plagiarism Check: Similarity index must not exceed 15%; higher levels may lead to immediate rejection.
- No Simultaneous Submissions: Articles must not be under review at any other journal or conference.
- Disclosure: Any conflicts of interest, funding sources or ethical approvals must be clearly declared.
3. Review Quality Standards
The abstract is a critical part of the submission and must accurately summarise the work.
- Abstract Length: 150–250 words summarising objectives, methods, results and conclusions.
- Keywords: Provide 4–6 relevant keywords to support indexing and discoverability.
- Clarity: Abstract must be self-contained and understandable without reading the full paper.
4. Timeliness
JAIMS accepts widely recognised academic citation formats.
- Accepted Styles: APA, Harvard or IEEE citation formats.
- Accuracy Required: All references must be complete, consistent and correctly cited.
- Recent Sources Preferred: Authors should include up-to-date research where possible.
5. Reviewer Decision Options
Authors submit manuscripts directly via email to the editorial office.
- Submission Email: [Add Email]
- File Format: Only .doc or .docx files are accepted.
- Acknowledgement: Authors receive acknowledgement within 48 hours.
Revision Cycles: Authors must respond promptly to reviewer comments and submit revised versions within the given timeframe
ARTICLE TEMPLATE (JAIMS Official)
Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts thoroughly, objectively and respectfully. Their assessments help authors improve and ensure that only high-quality work is published.
- Objective Evaluation: Assess content based on academic merit, not personal opinion or preference.
- Constructive Feedback: Provide clear, actionable comments that help authors improve their work.
- Professional Tone: Feedback must be respectful, unbiased and academically focused.
- Assessment Criteria: Evaluate originality, methodology, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field.
Reviewers must maintain complete confidentiality regarding all manuscripts they handle.
- Confidential Documents: Manuscripts must not be shared, stored or discussed outside the review process.
- No Personal Use: Reviewers must not use ideas or data from manuscripts for personal research.
- Declare Conflicts: Any conflict of interest (professional, financial or personal) must be disclosed immediately.
- Ethical Violations: Reviewers must report plagiarism, fabricated data or unethical research practices.
JAIMS expects high-quality evaluations that support editorial decisions.
- Depth of Review: Reviews must evaluate all key sections: introduction, literature review, methods, results and conclusion.
- Balanced Perspective: Highlight strengths as well as weaknesses of the manuscript.
- Justified Recommendations: Decisions must be supported with clear reasoning and evidence.
- Suggested Improvements: Offer constructive changes without editing the manuscript line-by-line.
Timely reviews help JAIMS run an efficient publication schedule.
- Review Window: Reviews should be completed within 10–20 days.
- Requests for Extension: Reviewers must inform the Managing Editor if extra time is needed.
- Decline When Necessary: If unable to review, inform the editorial office promptly to avoid delays.
Reviewers will select one of the following outcomes:
- Accept: Manuscript meets all academic standards and requires no further changes.
- Minor Revisions: The work is strong but needs small corrections or clarifications.
- Major Revisions: Substantial modifications are required before acceptance can be reconsidered.
- Reject: The manuscript does not meet JAIMS’ academic or ethical standards.
JAIMS fosters a collaborative, ethical publishing environment where both authors and reviewers play a vital role in academic integrity.
- Professional Conduct: Both parties must maintain respectful and scholarly communication.
- Commitment to Quality: Authors submit strong research; reviewers ensure academic rigour through evaluation.
- Confidentiality: The double-blind review process protects identities and must be respected by both sides.
- Integrity First: Ethical behaviour is expected at every stage of submission, evaluation and publication.