Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation 

  • Title – A clear and concise statement reflecting the main topic, focus, and scope of the research. 

  • Abstract (150–250 words) – A brief summary highlighting the purpose, methodology, key findings, originality, and contribution of the study. 

  •  Keywords (4–6 keywords) – Specific terms representing the core concepts of the paper to enhance discoverability and indexing. 

  •  Introduction – Introduces the research problem, objectives, significance, and context, establishing the rationale for the study. 

  •  Literature Review – A critical evaluation of existing research that identifies gaps, trends, and theoretical frameworks relevant to the study. 

  • Methodology – Describes the research design, data sources, sampling, instruments, and analytical techniques used to conduct the study. 

  • Results and Discussion – Presents the research findings and interprets them in relation to the literature, theory, and research questions. 

  • Conclusion, Implications, Limitations, and Future Research – Summarizes key outcomes, practical and theoretical contributions, study limitations, and directions for future work. References – A comprehensive list of all scholarly works cited in the manuscript, formatted according to the journal’s reference style. 

Manuscript Format 

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt 

• Line spacing: 1 

• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm)  

• Word limit: 5,000–8,000 words (Research Articles)  

• Referencing style: APA (latest edition)  

• Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and submitted in editable format 

 

Submission Process 

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system. The submission must include: 

  • Manuscript file (blinded for review) 

  • Title page (separate file) 

  • Cover letter 

  • AI usage disclosure (if applicable) 

Submission Declaration 

Submission of an article implies: 

  • The work has not been previously published 

  • The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere 

  • All authors have approved the manuscript 

  • Necessary institutional approvals have been obtained 

Peer Review Process 

JISBD follows a double-blind peer review process. 

Review Stages 

  1. Initial editorial screening (plagiarism & scope check) 

  1. Assignment to handling editor 

  1. Double-blind review by at least two independent reviewers 

  1. Editorial decision: 

  • Accept 

  • Minor revision 

  • Major revision 

  • Reject 

Review timeline: 4–8 weeks (approximate) 

Editors' decisions are final. 

Frequency of Publication 
The Journal of Innovation, Strategy & Business Dynamics (ISSN: ) is published semiannually, with two issues released each year, in June and December. Each annual volume comprises two issues. 

Privacy Statement 

JISBD respects author and reviewer privacy. 

  • Personal information is used solely for editorial purposes 

  • Data is not shared with third parties 

  • Information is stored securely 

  • Reviewers remain anonymous in double-blind review