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ONLINE SUBMISSIONS (ENGLISH VERSION)

Journal of Management Integration, Digitalization & Sustainability (MIDAS Journal) accepts manuscript submissions exclusively through the Open Journal System (OJS). Before submitting your manuscript, authors are required to read and follow the guidelines below to ensure that the submission complies with the journal’s editorial and technical standards.

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

MIDAS Journal welcomes submissions in the following categories:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles / Systematic Reviews

  • Case Studies

  • Short Communications / Research Notes

  • Conceptual or Methodological Papers

All manuscripts must fit within the journal’s scope: management integration, digitalization, organizational transformation, and sustainability practices.

2. Language Requirement

  • MIDAS Journal publishes manuscripts in English only.

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the clarity and correctness of the manuscript. Professional proofreading is recommended before submission.

3. General Manuscript Requirements

  • File format: .docx for the main manuscript (PDF only for review purposes if necessary).

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt (main text).

  • Line spacing: 1.5 (or as defined in the journal template).

  • Margins: Standard (2.54 cm).

  • Length: Typically 4,000–8,000 words depending on the article type.

  • Include title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author email, and ORCID (if available).

  • Provide an abstract (max. 250 words) and 3–6 keywords.

For research articles, we recommend the following structure:
Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Statement, References.

Download and use the official MIDAS Journal Article Template before submission.

4. Required Submission Documents

Authors must prepare and upload the following documents via OJS:

  • Main manuscript file (.docx) following the journal template

  • Figures and tables (if required by the editor)

  • Cover Letter (template provided below)

  • Statement of originality and non-duplication

  • Author contribution statement (optional)

  • Ethical approval documents (if the study involves humans or animals)

  • Supplementary files (data, appendices) as needed

5. Submission Checklist

Before completing the submission process, ensure that the following items are ready:

  • Manuscript prepared using the official article template

  • Abstract and keywords included

  • Figures and tables are clear, properly captioned, and referenced

  • All references are complete and formatted consistently

  • Originality statement uploaded

  • Conflict of interest declared

  • Funding information provided (if applicable)

  • All author metadata (affiliations, emails, ORCID) entered correctly

  • Manuscript file is uploaded in .docx format

6. Reference Formatting

Reference style must follow the journal’s required citation format (as specified in the Author Guidelines). All references must be complete and include DOI where available.

7. Submission Process via OJS

  1. Register or log in to your OJS account.

  2. Click New Submission and follow the step-by-step submission wizard.

  3. Upload the manuscript and all supplemental files.

  4. Fill in metadata fields completely (title, abstract, author information).

  5. Review your uploaded materials and click Finish Submission.

  6. You will receive an automatic confirmation email.

  7. The manuscript undergoes editorial desk review to evaluate suitability and compliance with formatting guidelines.

  8. If it passes desk review, the manuscript proceeds to double-blind peer review.

  9. Authors will receive one of the following decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

  10. Revised manuscripts must be submitted through the OJS revision interface.

  11. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout, and production.

8. Expected Timeline

  • Initial editorial screening: 1–3 weeks

  • Peer review process: 6–12 weeks

  • Revision period: 2–8 weeks, depending on revision category

Timelines may vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

9. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Information regarding Author Fees or APCs is available on the Author Fee page.
Fees, if applicable, will be communicated clearly to authors.

10. Plagiarism and Publication Ethics

  • Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using detection software.

  • Any form of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or duplicate publication is prohibited.

  • The journal adheres to international publication ethics standards (COPE).

  • Authors must confirm that the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.

11. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors must sign a copyright agreement or license form according to the journal’s open-access policy.
MIDAS Journal typically uses a Creative Commons license (e.g., CC BY) unless otherwise specified.

12. Data Availability & Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to provide a data availability statement and share research data through recognized repositories (e.g., Figshare, Zenodo) when appropriate.

13. Reviewer Suggestions

Authors may suggest 2–4 potential reviewers who:

  • Are experts in the relevant field

  • Have no conflict of interest with the authors

  • Are from different institutions

Providing suggested reviewers does not guarantee their selection.

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