Submissions
Before Submission
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts comply with the latest Management Research Journal (MRJ) Author Guidelines and manuscript template before submission.
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:
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The manuscript is original and has not been published previously, either in whole or in part.
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The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal, conference proceeding, or publisher.
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All authors have made substantial contributions to the work and have approved the final manuscript.
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The manuscript falls within the aims and scope of Management Research Journal.
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All data presented in the manuscript are accurate and have not been fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.
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Ethical approval and informed consent have been obtained where required.
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All references cited in the manuscript are accurately listed in the reference section.
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DOI information has been included for references where available.
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The manuscript has undergone language editing and proofreading.
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The manuscript complies with the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in rejection, withdrawal, or retraction of the manuscript.
Required Submission Files
To facilitate the editorial and peer-review process, authors must upload the following files during submission.
1. Anonymous Manuscript File (Mandatory)
The manuscript must be prepared using the latest MRJ template and submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
To preserve the integrity of the double-blind peer review process, this file must not contain any information that may identify the author(s), including:
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Author names
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Affiliations
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Email addresses
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ORCID identifiers
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Acknowledgements
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Funding information
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Self-identifying references
The manuscript should contain only:
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Title
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Abstract
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Keywords
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Main text
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Tables and figures
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References
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Appendices (if applicable)
2. Title Page (Mandatory)
A separate Title Page must be submitted containing:
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Full manuscript title
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Full names of all authors
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Institutional affiliations
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Complete postal addresses
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ORCID iDs
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Email addresses
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Corresponding author details
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Funding information (if applicable)
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Acknowledgements (if applicable)
3. Cover Letter (Recommended)
The cover letter should briefly explain:
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The significance and originality of the study;
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How the manuscript fits the scope of MRJ;
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Confirmation that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere; and
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Any additional information relevant to the Editor.
4. Ethical Approval Documentation (Where Applicable)
Research involving human participants, animals, personal data, or sensitive information must include evidence of ethical approval from the relevant ethics committee, institutional review board, or equivalent authority.
5. Supplementary Materials (Optional)
Supplementary materials may include:
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Research instruments
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Questionnaires
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Interview protocols
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Datasets
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Coding scripts
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Additional tables or figures
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Graphical abstracts
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Multimedia files
Supplementary materials will be published exactly as submitted.
Submission Process
All manuscripts must be submitted through the Management Research Journal online submission system. Login or Register to submit.
Step 1: Author Registration
Create an account or log in to the journal submission system.
Step 2: New Submission
Select "New Submission" and complete the submission checklist.
Step 3: Upload Submission Files
Upload all required files according to the journal requirements.
Step 4: Enter Metadata
Authors must accurately provide:
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Manuscript title
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Abstract
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Keywords
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Author information
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ORCID identifiers
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Funding information
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References where required
Step 5: Review and Confirm Submission
Authors should carefully review all information before confirming the submission.
A confirmation email will be sent automatically to the corresponding author upon successful submission.
Editorial Screening
All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment before peer review.
The Editorial Team evaluates whether the manuscript:
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Falls within the journal's scope;
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Meets academic quality standards;
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Complies with journal formatting requirements;
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Meets ethical and publication standards; and
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Passes plagiarism screening.
Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected without external review.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Management Research Journal operates a double-blind peer review system.
Eligible manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript topic. The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.
Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:
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Originality
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Relevance
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Methodological rigour
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Theoretical contribution
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Practical significance
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Quality of presentation
Based on reviewers' recommendations, the editorial decision may be:
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Accept
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Minor Revision
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Major Revision
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Reject
The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to make the final publication decision.
Revision Process
Authors receiving a revision decision must submit:
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A revised manuscript;
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A detailed response to reviewers' comments; and
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Any additional documents requested by the editor.
Failure to submit revisions within the specified timeframe may result in withdrawal of the manuscript from the review process.
Publication Process
The publication process consists of the following stages:
Stage 1: Manuscript Submission
Submission of manuscript and supporting documents through the online journal system.
Stage 2: Editorial Screening
Assessment of scope, quality, ethical compliance, and plagiarism screening.
Stage 3: Double-Blind Peer Review
Evaluation by at least two independent reviewers.
Stage 4: Revision
Authors revise and resubmit the manuscript where required.
Stage 5: Final Editorial Decision
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection.
Stage 6: Copyediting and Production
Accepted manuscripts undergo:
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Language editing
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Technical editing
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Formatting
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Reference verification
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DOI assignment
Stage 7: Author Proof Review
Galley proofs are sent to the corresponding author for final approval.
Only minor typographical or formatting corrections are permitted at this stage.
Stage 8: Online First Publication
Accepted articles may be published online before assignment to a journal issue.
Stage 9: Issue Publication
Articles are assigned to a journal issue and published on the MRJ website.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work.
Upon acceptance, authors grant Management Research Journal the right of first publication.
All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) Licence.
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material included in their manuscripts.
Publication Ethics
Management Research Journal adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, duplicate publication, citation manipulation, data fabrication, data falsification, authorship misconduct, or any other form of unethical publishing practice.
Allegations of misconduct will be investigated according to the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.
Publication Charges
Management Research Journal does not charge:
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Submission fees;
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Article Processing Charges (APCs);
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Editorial processing fees; or
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Publication fees.
All accepted articles are published free of charge.
Correspondence
All correspondence regarding manuscript submissions should be directed to the Editorial Office of Management Research Journal through the online submission system or the official journal email address available on the journal website.
