Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for Advances in Management Innovation (AMI)

1. Manuscript Preparation

Authors submitting to Advances in Management Innovation (AMI) are encouraged to adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Originality: Submissions must present original research contributions not previously published or under review elsewhere.
  • Formatting: Manuscripts should be prepared in MS Word format, double-spaced, with 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Length: Articles typically range from 6,000 to 8,000 words, inclusive of abstract, references, tables, and figures.
  • Title Page: Include a title, all authors' names and affiliations, corresponding author's contact information, and a brief biography for each author.
  • Abstract: Provide a structured abstract of 200-250 words summarizing the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.
  • Keywords: Include 4-6 keywords that highlight the main topics of the manuscript.

2. Manuscript Structure

  • Introduction: Clearly state the research problem, objectives, and significance of the study.
  • Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive review of relevant literature and theoretical framework.
  • Methodology: Describe the research design, data collection methods, and analytical techniques used.
  • Results: Present findings in a clear and concise manner, supported by tables, figures, and statistical analysis.
  • Discussion: Interpret results, discuss implications, and relate findings to existing literature.
  • Conclusion: Summarize key findings, contributions, limitations, and future research directions.

3. References

  • Use APA style (7th edition) for citations and references.
  • Ensure all cited works are listed in the References section and vice versa.
  • Provide DOIs for all referenced articles where available.

4. Submission Process

  • Submit manuscripts electronically via the AMI online submission system.
  • Ensure all required documents (including any supplementary materials) are included.

5. Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by experts in the field.
  • Authors can expect timely feedback and decisions on their manuscripts.

6. Publication Ethics

  • Authors must adhere to ethical standards in research and publishing.
  • Plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data are strictly prohibited.

7. Open Access Policy

  • AMI follows an Open Access Gold model, ensuring free access to all published articles.

8. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding manuscript submission and guidelines, please contact the editorial office at [Email Address].

These author guidelines aim to assist authors in preparing and submitting their manuscripts to Advances in Management Innovation (AMI), ensuring clarity, adherence to academic standards, and efficient processing through the peer review and publication process.