Author Submission Guidelines

Preparing Your Manuscript

File format

This journal accepts manuscripts in DOC or DOCX formats only. 

Prior Publication in Other Journals

This journal will not accept articles that have been previously published or are currently under consideration for publication elsewhere in either electronic or printed form. The corresponding author must declare this upon submission to the Chief Editor.

Title and Subtitle

The title should be clear and descriptive, incorporating key terms that accurately reflect the manuscript’s content.

Authors and Their Affiliations

List the full names and affiliations of all authors directly beneath the title. Authors are encouraged to include their ORCID ID to facilitate identification of their previous works. Designate one author as the Corresponding Author for communication if the manuscript is accepted for publication.

Abstract
The abstract must provide a concise summary that outlines the study’s main objectives, findings, and conclusions. It should be between 150 and 200 words, formatted with 1.5 spacing.

Keywords
Include 5 to 7 keywords that effectively capture the essence of the manuscript’s subject matter. These keywords are important for indexing, so specificity is recommended.

Main Text

Manuscripts should be between 6,000 and 7,000 words, including references, tables, and figures. Use Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing throughout. Ensure all pages are numbered consecutively. Footnotes are discouraged. Any information currently in footnotes should be incorporated into the main text or the reference list, as appropriate.

 Our journal adheres to strict standards against copyright infringement, plagiarism, and any violations of ethical publication practices. Each submitted manuscript is screened using plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin, to ensure originality and compliance with ethical writing standards. Authors should ensure they follow our plagiarism policy before submission.

Headings and Subheadings

Headings should be used to organize content and indicate the hierarchy of sections, enhancing readability and logical flow. Ensure that formatting for headings is consistent in the manuscript. Limit manuscript sections and sub-sections to four heading levels. To avoid confusion during the review and production process, ensure that the different heading levels used in your work are visually distinct from one another. The simplest way to achieve this is to use different font sizes and/or a combination of bold/italics for different heading levels.

• Level 1 Headings: Justified, bold, 14 pt font size.
• Level 2 Headings: Justified, bold, 12 pt font size.
• Level 3 Headings: Italicized, 12 pt font size, left-aligned.

All headings should use title case (capitalize the first letter of each major word).

Language

Manuscripts should be written in British English, following the Oxford English Dictionary. Avoid American spellings (e.g., use ‘s’ instead of ‘z’ forms) and ensure that your Microsoft Word language settings are set to UK English.

Abbreviations

Define all abbreviations when they first appear in the text. Avoid using non-standard abbreviations unless they occur at least three times throughout the manuscript and keep the use of abbreviations to a minimum.

Illustrations

All images, graphs, and illustrations must be of high quality and directly related to the manuscript content. Ensure figures are embedded within the manuscript and include clear, separate captions.

Tables
Present tables in text format rather than as images, numbering them sequentially and providing clear explanations within the manuscript.

• Table Format: Place tables within the manuscript where they are first mentioned. Each table should have a clear and concise title describing its contents. The table must be formatted with rows and columns to present data clearly.
• Table Numbering: Number tables sequentially as they appear in the text (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
• Table Title: The title should be positioned above the table, flush left, and be brief yet descriptive.
• Table Layout: Use a word processor’s table function to create tables, ensuring the text remains editable and formatted correctly.
• Table Caption: Place a descriptive caption below the table, explaining any abbreviations used and providing additional context if necessary.
• In-Text Citation: When referencing a table, use “Table” followed by the table number (e.g., “Table 1 summarizes the survey responses.”).
• Consistency: Maintain consistent numbering and formatting across all tables.
• Quality: Ensure tables are clear, legible, and appropriately sized for the manuscript’s margins.

Figures
Figures should be embedded in the manuscript where they are first discussed, typically following the relevant paragraph.

• Figure Caption: Each figure must have a brief descriptive caption located directly beneath it, including a title and any necessary explanations.
• In-Text Citation: Refer to figures in the text using “Figure” followed by the figure number (e.g., “Figure 1 illustrates the distribution of survey responses.”).
• Placement: Ensure figures are positioned appropriately for readability.
• Consistency: Follow the same numbering sequence for figures as they appear in the text (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
• Quality: Figures should be of high quality to ensure clarity, especially when including detailed graphs, charts, or images.

References
All the references must be formatted according to APA style (7th edition), listed alphabetically with double spacing between entries. Ensure all in-text citations follow the same APA formatting style. References should comprise 10-15% of the total content and should primarily come from journals. Authors must ensure that a portion of the references (10-15% of the total) are current, published within the last five years.

Ethical Considerations

This section should detail compliance with ethical standards in research involving human or animal participants. For studies involving such subjects, including case reports or case series, the following information should be provided:

• Authors must specify the name of the ethics review committee or Institutional Review Board (IRB) that approved the study, along with the approval number or identifier.
• If a waiver was issued, authors should note this and provide an explanation for the waiver. They must also confirm that the study adheres to the principles of the Helsinki Declaration, as updated in 2013.
• Authors should state that written informed consent was obtained from all study participants, and relevant documentation should be available upon the journal’s request. If only verbal consent was given, an explanation for the absence of written consent must be included.
• For studies involving minors, authors must confirm that written consent was obtained from an authorised representative, parent, or guardian. If only verbal consent was provided, authors should include a reason for this.
• To protect patient privacy, identifying details such as images, names, initials, or hospital numbers should not be included in written descriptions, photographs, or recordings unless essential to the research. If these details are necessary, written consent from the patient must be obtained for publication in both print and digital formats. If this consent has not been obtained, all identifying information should be removed from the manuscript and any supplementary materials before submission.

Acknowledgements

The acknowledgements section, positioned after the conclusion. This should formally recognise contributions and necessary disclosures. This includes naming individuals who assisted with the project but do not qualify as authors, along with a description of their contributions. Mention those who provided intellectual input, technical help (such as writing and editing support), or any specific equipment and materials. Ensure that all individuals listed in the acknowledgements have agreed to be mentioned.

The following subheadings should also be included:

Competing Interests

This section should outline any specific competing interests for any of the authors. If none exist, a statement confirming the absence of competing interests will be included. Refer to our policy on competing interests.

Example Competing Interest Statements

• Example 1: “The authors declare no financial or personal relationships that could have influenced the work inappropriately.”
• Example 2: “The author has a financial interest in [company name], which may be affected by the findings reported. Full disclosure has been made, and a management plan for potential conflicts is in place.”

Author Contributions

All authors must meet the authorship criteria as defined by our authorship policy. Examples of contribution statements:

• Example 1: “[Initials] developed the theoretical model, performed analyses, and conducted simulations. [Initials] and [Initials] reviewed the manuscript.”
• Example 2: “[Initials] and [Initials] planned and executed experiments, while [Initials] supervised the project and drafted the manuscript.”

Funding Information

Include a funding acknowledgment under a dedicated “Funding Information” heading. List the complete name of the funding agency and the grant number in brackets.

• Example: “This research was supported by the National Institutes of Health [grant number XYZ12345].”

Data Availability Statement

This section should specify whether data is available:

• If Data Is Available: “Data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request.”
• If Data Is Not Available: “No additional data are available for this study.”

Disclaimer

Include a disclaimer to clarify that the opinions in the article are the authors’ and do not necessarily represent the official views of their institution or funding agency.

• Example: “The views expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not represent the official positions of [institution/funder name].”

Manuscript submission on submission system

Submitting Your Manuscript

• Authors should read the “Author submission guidelines” on the journal’s page before making a submission.
• To facilitate the blind review process, authors’ names must not appear anywhere in the manuscript or in the file name. Authors’ names, titles, and institutional addresses should be included in a separate document.
• Authors should thoroughly check their manuscripts for language accuracy prior to submission, as the Editorial Board will not edit manuscripts for style or language.
• We discourage multiple submissions; an author should only publish in alternate issues of other journals. This policy also applies to co-authors.
• Manuscripts that do not comply with the submission guidelines will not be considered for review.

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically in Word format through our online submission system at https://journal.jodimbur.com/index.php/jdimbr/login

If you do not have an existing author account, register and complete your profile to initiate the submission process.

Click this link to register https://journal.jodimbur.com/index.php/jdimbr/register

All authors should approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission. Once a manuscript is submitted, it is therefore assumed that all authors have read and given their approval for the submission of the manuscript and that they meet all requirements.

Submission should be made online https://journal.jodimbur.com/index.php/jdimbr/login

Upon successful submission, you will receive an email confirmation, and you can monitor the progress of your manuscript through your account.

Time frames from submission to publications

• Time frames
  • Time for first decision is 4 weeks.
  • Review completion- 4 weeks.
  • Average number of weeks between article submission and publication is 5 Months

For further assistance or inquiries, please contact our editorial team through the submission system or via email. We eagerly anticipate receiving your contributions to The Journal of Digital Innovation and Multidisciplinary Business Research.