Editorial Guidelines

Editorial Guidelines

Lead Sci Journal of Management, Innovation and Social Sciences (LSJMISS)

LSJMISS is committed to the advancement of interdisciplinary scholarship across the fields of management, innovation, and social sciences. These editorial guidelines provide a transparent, ethical, and structured framework for all stakeholders—authors, reviewers, and editors—ensuring that every manuscript is handled with academic integrity, fairness, and professional rigor throughout the editorial process.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

Scope and Relevance

Submissions must be original and fall within the aims and scope of the journal, which includes—but is not limited to—management science, entrepreneurship, innovation studies, sociology, education, economics, and policy research.

Authors are encouraged to consult the Aims & Scope section before submission.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts undergo a mandatory plagiarism check (e.g., Turnitin). LSJMISS enforces a strict 10% similarity threshold. Submissions exceeding this may be returned or rejected without peer review.

Manuscript Format Requirements

All manuscripts must comply with the Author Guidelines, including:

  • Title and Author Information

  • Abstract and Keywords

  • Structured body (IMRAD or relevant structure)

  • Proper referencing (APA style, latest edition)

  • Tables, Figures, Ethical Statements, Acknowledgments

Licensing Terms

All accepted articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). This permits sharing with attribution but disallows commercial reuse or modification.

2. Peer Review Policy

Double-Blind Review

LSJMISS follows a double-blind peer review model:

  • Reviewer and author identities remain confidential

  • At least two independent reviewers evaluate each submission

Reviewer Selection & Ethics

Reviewers are chosen based on their:

  • Subject-matter expertise

  • Research credentials

  • Absence of any conflict of interest with the authors

Confidentiality

All submitted material is treated as confidential. Unpublished data must not be used or disclosed by editors or reviewers.

Timeliness

Reviewers are expected to respond within 2–4 weeks. Editors work to ensure timely communication and feedback throughout the review process.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

Possible Decisions

Editorial outcomes may include:

✅ Accept
✏️ Minor Revisions
???? Major Revisions
❌ Reject

Authors receive a formal decision letter along with constructive reviewer comments.

Revision and Resubmission

Authors are expected to:

  • Submit a revised manuscript within the specified deadline

  • Provide a point-by-point response to reviewer feedback

Appeals

Authors may appeal a rejection by submitting a formal request. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and, when necessary, an independent academic reviewer.

4. Ethical Standards and Responsibilities

Authorship Criteria

All listed authors must have made substantial academic contributions. The corresponding author ensures all contributors approve the manuscript and its submission.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any financial, professional, or personal relationships that may influence the manuscript's evaluation.

Research Ethics

If applicable, studies involving human participants, surveys, interviews, or institutional data must include statements of ethical approval and informed consent.

5. Post-Publication Policy

Corrections and Retractions

In the event of serious errors or misconduct, LSJMISS may issue:

  • Erratum (publisher-corrected errors)

  • Corrigendum (author-corrected errors)

  • Retraction (for invalid or unethical research)

All changes are clearly marked, transparent, and indexed appropriately.

Digital Archiving

All articles are permanently archived to ensure accessibility and citation continuity. LSJMISS partners with secure repositories for long-term preservation.

6. Editorial Board Responsibilities

Selection Criteria

Editorial board members are selected for their:

  • Subject expertise

  • Research credentials

  • Commitment to ethical publishing

Duties

Editorial board members support:

  • Peer review

  • Strategic development

  • Quality assurance and ethical governance

Rotation and Renewal

To maintain diversity and innovation, board composition is periodically refreshed.

7. Communication and Transparency

Author Support

The LSJMISS editorial office is available for inquiries about:

  • Manuscript status

  • Submission procedures

  • Revisions and publication timelines

Professional Conduct

All communication between authors, reviewers, and editors must remain respectful, timely, and professional, ensuring a collaborative and academically productive environment.

By following these editorial guidelines, LSJMISS ensures the publication of reliable, ethical, and impactful research that contributes meaningfully to management, innovation, and the social sciences.