Guidelines for Authors

Guidelines for Author

Submission of the paper

The IIS University Journal of Commerce & Management (JCM) accepts original research papers/articles and book reviews in Microsoft Word format via e-mail, post through our website.

 jcm@iisuniv.ac.in.

Format of Papers

The paper submission must include a cover letter with the full name(s) of the author(s), along with their correspondence address, email, and contact numbers. The manuscript’s first page should include the title only, as IISU employs a peer-review process and will remove author identities before forwarding the document to referees.

Types of the Articles

Research Papers/Review Articles/General ArticleCase Studies/Book Reviews

Authors must ensure the originality of content in all types of articles and reviews, avoiding plagiarism to maintain the publication’s high standards. The author(s) should also determine uniqueness of in-text citations and bibliographic references in APA style of citation and referencing.

The pages should be numbered serially throughout the paper. Illustrations and other materials reproduced from other publications must be properly credited.

Categories of Manuscripts

o    Research Article (not exceeding 8000 words) - Authors should ensure originality, avoiding plagiarism and maintaining ethical standards. Structure research articles with clarity, following sections like abstract, methodology, results, and conclusion. Cite sources accurately and disclose conflicts of interest.

o    Review Article (not exceeding 7000 words) Authors should ensure originality, covering recent developments with critical analysis and balanced perspectives. Structure review articles logically, citing sources accurately and avoiding plagiarism. It should be well focused and organized, and avoid a general ‘textbook’ style.

o    General Article (not exceeding 3000 words) discussing current trends in research in a field that would be of interest to readers outside the field. These include interdisciplinary topics related to commerce & management. The articles should include an abstract, introductory paragraph, brief subheads at appropriate places, illustrations that will help a general reader, and references.

o    Case Study (not exceeding 4000 words) – Authors should present original case studies with clear objectives, a thorough background, and a structured analysis. Describe methods, findings, and their implications, focusing on practical insights and lessons learned. Ensure confidentiality, cite references accurately, disclose conflicts of interest, and follow submission guidelines on formatting, word count, and ethical standards. Case studies should be accompanied by a teaching note.

o   Book Review (not exceeding 3000 words) – should contain a scholarly review of any recent publication in the relevant discipline. Book reviews must consider the theme of the book, providing a brief overview of its sections and chapters, along with the author’s intent and the work's practical implications, followed by conclusion.

Guidelines for Formatting of the Paper.

The authors must mention their broad area on the separate page.