Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management

The Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management (JIEM) is pleased to announce several updates to its author guidelines and manuscript preparation requirements. These changes aim to improve transparency, align the journal with current international academic standards, and facilitate consistency in manuscript submission and publication.

Updated Manuscript Template

A new manuscript template has been introduced and must be used for all new submissions. Authors are required to prepare their manuscripts using this updated template before submitting their articles to the journal. The template standardizes the structure of the manuscript and provides detailed guidance on formatting sections, headings, tables, figures, equations, and references.

Adoption of APA 7th Edition Referencing Style

JIEM has adopted the APA 7th edition (American Psychological Association) citation and referencing style, replacing the previously used APA 5th edition. Authors must ensure that both in-text citations and reference lists comply with the APA 7 guidelines.

The updated template includes practical guidance and examples covering:

• In-text citations for one, two, and multiple authors

• Use of et al. from the first citation for works with three or more authors

• Formatting of direct quotations and block quotations

• Citation of works without authors

• Multiple works cited together and works by the same author in the same year

• Formatting of reference lists with alphabetical order and hanging indentation

The template also provides examples for a wide range of reference types, including:

• Journal articles (with and without DOI)

• Books and book chapters

• Conference papers

• Doctoral dissertations

• Organizational reports

• Datasets and preprints

• Webpages and social media posts

• Videos, podcasts, and government documents

In accordance with APA 7 recommendations, DOIs must be presented as active URLs (https://doi.org/...), and the reference list may include up to 20 authors before using an ellipsis.

New Mandatory Transparency Statements

To strengthen research transparency and integrity, several new sections must now be included at the end of all manuscripts:

Authors’ Contributions
For articles with multiple authors, the specific contribution of each author must be indicated using standardized contribution roles based on the CRediT taxonomy.

Data Availability Statement
Authors must specify the availability of the data supporting the findings of the study. The template provides several options, including public repository availability, inclusion within the article or supplementary materials, availability upon request, or restrictions due to ethical or legal reasons.

Use of Artificial Intelligence
Authors must disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools in the preparation of the manuscript, including writing, data analysis, or generation of figures or other materials. The journal requires the honest and responsible use of research tools. The generation and dissemination of synthetic data, text, or graphics without proper disclosure is considered inappropriate practice. When such materials are generated through code, the code necessary to replicate the results must be provided as an appendix or supplementary material.

Updated Article Processing Charge

The Article Processing Charge (APC) has been updated. The publication fee is now €595 per accepted article (from 2026-03-11).

Authors are encouraged to carefully review the new template and updated guidelines before preparing their manuscripts. These updates reflect JIEM’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards of academic quality, transparency, and research integrity.