Policy Document

About the Journal

The Lead Sci Journal of Management, Innovation and Social Sciences (LSJMISS) is a double blinded peer-reviewed academic publication dedicated to advancing knowledge and best practices in the fields of business management, organizational leadership, and innovative strategies. It serves as a valuable platform for scholars, practitioners, and industry leaders to share cutting-edge research, case studies, and theoretical insights that address the evolving challenges in modern organizations. LSJMISS is a Quarterly Journal and publishes four issues per year: The LSJMISS is published by Scholar club (SMC-Private) Limited, an academic publishing organization committed to promoting quality research, scholarly communication, innovation, and knowledge dissemination across diverse disciplines. The publisher supports open-access publishing principles and encourages the global exchange of scholarly information to advance education, research, and societal development.

Aim & Scope

Aims and Scope

The Lead Sci Journal of Management, Innovation and Social Sciences (LSJMISS) is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary academic journal that seeks to advance knowledge and foster scholarly dialogue across the fields of management, innovation, and the broad spectrum of social sciences. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and academics to contribute original and high-quality research that addresses complex challenges in today’s dynamic socio-economic and organizational environments.

Aims:

  • To promote innovative and evidence-based research in management, innovation, and social sciences.
  • To encourage interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approaches that link theory with practice.
  • To provide a forum for critical analysis of emerging trends, strategies, and policies affecting business, organizations, and society.
  • To support academic exchange on global and local social issues through empirical, theoretical, and conceptual contributions.

Scope:

The journal welcomes contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Management Sciences:

  • Strategic Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Financial Management
  • Public and Nonprofit Management

Innovation Studies:

  • Innovation Management
  • Technological Innovation
  • Social Innovation
  • Knowledge Management
  • Innovation Policy and Strategy
  • Digital Transformation

Social Sciences:

  • Economics and Development Studies
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Political Science and Public Policy
  • Education and Pedagogy
  • Gender Studies
  • Linguistics Studies
  • Environmental and Sustainability Studies
  • Media and Communication Studies
  • Psychology
  • Law and Society
  • International Relations
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Public Administration
  • Religious Studies (Social Perspective)
  • Social Statistics and Quantitative Methods

LSJMISS encourages both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and accepts original research articles, theoretical papers, literature reviews, case studies, and policy analyses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open Access Policy

The Lead Sci Journal of Management, Innovation and Social Sciences (LSJMISS) is a fully open-access journal, which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author.  All published articles are immediately and permanently available online without subscription or access barriers.

All content is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.

Under CC BY 4.0, users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, share, adapt, and reuse the content for any lawful purpose, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.

LSJMISS does not impose any embargo period on published content.

Copyright and Licensing Policy

Copyright Ownership

The copyright policy of LSJMISS is based on a non-exclusive publishing agreement, according to which the journal retains the right of first publication, but the author(s) are free to publish their work subsequently. The copyright of all work rests with the author(s).

Open Access License

All articles published by LSJMISS are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).

Under CC BY 4.0, users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, share, adapt, and reuse the content for any lawful purpose, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from third parties.

Attribution

Any reuse of published content must appropriately acknowledge the original publication in LSJMISS.

Repository & Self-Archiving Policy

JEMBA permits authors to deposit all versions of their work in institutional or other repositories like Researchgate, ORCID, Academia, Arxiv, etc.  without embargo, including:

  • Preprint (submitted version)
  • Author’s Accepted Manuscript (AAM)
  • Published Version (Version of Record)

Proper citation to the original published article is required.

Archiving Policy

LSJMISS is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of published scholarly content.

Digital Preservation

The journal utilizes the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) and other preservation mechanisms available through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform to ensure permanent accessibility of published articles.

Website Backup

Regular backups of journal data, articles, metadata, and system files are maintained to safeguard against accidental loss.

Persistent Access

Published content remains freely available and permanently accessible through the journal website.

Content Preservation

If the journal ceases publication, all published content will remain accessible through preservation services and institutional archives whenever possible.

Publication Schedule

As per the directive of the Editorial Board, the Lead Sci Journal of Management, Innovation and Social Sciences (LSJMISS) follows a quarterly publication cycle, releasing four issues per year as per the schedule below:

Sr. No.

Volume

Issue Title

Publication Month

1

I

Winter

March

2

II

Spring

June

3

III

Summer

September

4

IV

Fall

December

Additional Guidelines

  • Early Submissions: Manuscripts submitted before the deadline may be given priority for early review and editorial decision.
  • Rolling Submissions: Submissions are accepted year-round. If a manuscript is not processed in time for the targeted issue, it will automatically be considered for the next available issue.
  • Online First Policy: Accepted manuscripts may be published online ahead of the scheduled issue to ensure prompt dissemination of research.