Author Guidelines
TEMPLATE AVAILABLE ON MICROSOFT WORD (doc):
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Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management accepts reviewing scientific articles related to the journal's focus and scope.
- The contributions must be written in good English and original (not published in other journals or any other media).
- Please ensure that if your paper has been previously presented at conferences, it has been substantially improved to be considered for the review process, and proper reference to these previous publications is included.
- Along with the reviewing process, it is forbidden that the contribution follows a parallel reviewing process in another journal.
- To follow the formatting instructions, it is strongly recommended to use the journal's templates for contributors, so that the articles must be sent using the TEMPLATE AVAILABLE ON MICROSOFT WORD (doc): JIEM_Word. Any deviation from those guidelines causes a substantial increase in workload for editor-in-chief, section editors and administrative staff during the editorial process. Therefore any paper with format defects will be automatically declined and the editorial process ends.
- If when uploading the document, it is not registered in the system, it is probably because it is too heavy. Try to lower the size of the document or add the figures or photos in separate documents.
The journal's editorial team will acknowledge the receipt of originals. There is no limit to the length of the contributions. In addition to respecting the template formatting, the contribution must comply with the following norms:
- Title (and optionally, subtitle): The title must adequately describe the contribution's content.
- Authors: Authors must
NOT include the author's names or any other information about them in the paper. Authors should include the author's names, institutional affiliation, ORCID number, and e-mails in the intranet during the submission process. During the revision and editing process, we can not accept the addition of more authors, so that, be sure to upload all authors of the paper during the submission process.
- Abstract: The contribution must include an abstract of no more than 300 words in length and the following structure:
- Purpose: (Required field)
- Design/methodology/approach: (Required field)
- Findings: (Required field)
- Research limitations/implications: (optional field)
- Practical implications: (optional field)
- Social implications: (optional field)
- Originality/value: (Required field)
- Keywords (4-7, Required field): that adequately describe the contribution's contents and the specialization areas that best fit.
- Contribution's structure: The structure of the paper should be the usually accepted in social sciences. Being an empirical research, the paper should include an introduction, literature review, sample and methods, discussion, and conclusion sections. The references must be listed after the conclusions, and before the appendices, if any.
- Notes: Footnotes or endnotes will NOT be accepted.
- Citations: Whenever the authors refer to another author's ideas or results, they must indicate its origin using adequate citation. The citations must be written in text using the last edition of APA style.
- Conclusions male/female: In academic writing, it is imperative to provide comprehensive and accurate conclusions that reflect the findings of the study. In some cases, the conclusions may differ based on the sex of the individuals involved, and it is important to acknowledge this potential variability to provide a more nuanced and accurate assessment of the results. As such, we require that authors include a statement in their conclusions that addresses the potential differences in findings based on sex. This may involve a discussion of any observed sex-based differences, or an acknowledgement of the potential for such differences in future research. It is also important to note that in some cases, it may not be appropriate or feasible to differentiate the conclusions based on sex. In these instances, authors should include a statement in their conclusions that explains that sex-based differentiation is not applicable or has not been studied, as it falls outside the scope and objectives of the article. By including these important considerations in the conclusions, authors can ensure that their work is comprehensive, nuanced, and inclusive, reflecting a commitment to rigorous and responsible scholarship.
- Acknowledgment (optional field): Authors can thank to people or institutions that have helped them.
- Declaration of conflicting interests (required field): In this section, the authors will declare if there is some conflict of interest.
- Funding (required field): Before the references section, authors should declare if some people or institutions have financed the research presented in the article. The funding agency(ies) and the code(s) of the project(s) within the framework(s) of which the research has been developed must be indicated which has resulted in the publication.
- Tables and figures: Tables and figures must be correlatively numbered, following their order of appearance in the text. They must include captions that adequately describe the table's or figure's contents, and they should include the source of information used to build the table or figure.
- Bibliographical references: At the end of the main contents of the document (before appendices), authors should include the bibliographical references cited along the text. The references must be written in text using APA 5th edition style.
- Appendices: If needed, authors can add appendices to the document, that include complementary material useful to other researchers (e.g., questionnaires used in surveys or econometric models). Appendices will be placed after the bibliographical references section, and they must be labeled using capital letters (Appendix A, B, ...), and should have a title descriptive of their contents.
-Inclusive and non-sexist language: We strongly encourage authors to utilize inclusive and non-sexist language in their work. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of using language that is free from biases and that is inclusive of all individuals, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, or other personal characteristics. One important aspect of using inclusive language is to avoid the use of gendered language. This includes avoiding the use of words like "he" or "she" when referring to individuals whose gender is unknown or who identify as non-binary. Instead, authors should use gender-neutral language, such as "they" or "their". Additionally, authors should be mindful of the use of pronouns and other language that may be exclusive to individuals who identify as non-binary. It is important to be sensitive to the fact that individuals may have different gender identities and that language should reflect this diversity. Overall, the use of inclusive and non-sexist language is an important aspect of scientific writing. By using language that is free from biases and that is inclusive of all individuals, authors can help to ensure that their work is accessible and respectful to all readers.
-Full author names, no initials: In academic publishing, it is crucial to maintain the highest standards of clarity and precision, and this includes accurately identifying the authors of a given work. As such, we require that all authors of an article provide their full names, rather than relying on initials. This is because using initials can introduce confusion and ambiguity, particularly if multiple authors share the same initials. Moreover, using full names allows us to identify the gender of each author, which is an important consideration in ensuring equitable representation in the academic community. In the interest of inclusivity and promoting diversity, it is critical that we accurately represent the gender identities of all authors, and this can only be achieved through the use of full names. We therefore request that all authors of a manuscript provide their full names to facilitate accurate identification and equitable representation. By adhering to this standard, we can ensure that our publications meet the highest standards of quality, rigor, and inclusivity.
As soon as the paper fits the guidelines for authors, the peer review process will start, following the policies described in the peer review process section. The process ends when the article is accepted or rejected. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management takes no compromise about dates of publication and disclaims any responsibility about the contents of the contributions sent to the journal. The journal reserves the right to make modifications to the article's contents, always noticing the authors and respecting their criteria.
Since 2021-01-01, the fee of the journal is EURO 495* per accepted article. This fee is applicable for all articles submitted after December 31st, 2020, and finally accepted per publication. The fee does not apply to rejected papers.
*An additional 21% will be added in the case of Spanish companies or individuals (according to Spanish tax law).
To make the payment, once the article is accepted, OmniaScience will contact the authors. Following the author's request, the payment can be split between different authors or institutions that fund the research.
REPLY REVIEW PROCESS
JIEM also accepts replies to its published papers. The reply review process will include the following steps:
Title of reply submission: “A reply to Authors (year) Main title of Article X: Subtitle”
1. REPLY TO AN ARTICLE. The reply document goes into revision. The authors of the original article must be its reviewers (there is no associated payment). If the first invited author refuses to review, you must indicate which co-author is going to carry it out. If you decide not to be the reviewer of the reply, you will lose the right to counter-reply.
2. COUNTER-REPLY. When you are invited to review, you will be informed that, if the article is finally accepted for publication in JIEM, you will have the choice to counter-reply (optional). The counter-reply should be published in the same issue as the reply. There will be no cost to you. Title of counter-reply: A reply to Authors of reply (year), First part of title: Subtitle2.
3. If you agree to write the counter-reply, you must inform JIEM’s editor-in-chief at the time of article review. The counter-reply doesn't need to be completed to finish the review, you only need to inform us about your interest in carrying it out and the estimated delivery time (we recommend that it is less than two months in order not to delay the publication). The counter-reply shall be entitled: "A reply to Authors (year) Title of reply Article X".
