Authors

Submission and Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system, with a direct submission link available on the respective journal’s website.

To ensure consistency, manuscripts must be prepared using the paper formatting template provided in the Manuscript Submission Guidelines section of the journal site. Submissions that do not follow the prescribed format may be returned to authors for correction prior to peer review.

All manuscripts must represent original, unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere. They should be written in clear English and structured with a title page, an abstract of 150–250 words, three to six keywords, and standard sections such as introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. Figures and tables must be high resolution, properly labeled, and acknowledged if reproduced from other sources. References must follow the journal’s prescribed style and be complete and accurate.

Scope and Originality

Submissions must be clearly aligned with the Aims and Scope of the journal. Articles that fall outside the scope or do not meet minimum scholarly standards will not be sent for review. Authors are expected to carefully read the journal’s scope before preparing their manuscript to ensure suitability.

All manuscripts must represent original work. Authors must hold the rights to their submission and confirm that the work has not been published elsewhere or is under consideration by another journal. Any use of third‑party material -including figures, tables, illustrations, extended quotations, or content previously published - requires documented permission from the copyright holder. Proper attribution and permissions are mandatory to maintain ethical and legal compliance.

Article Types Accepted

• Perspectives / Short Communications
  Opinion-driven contributions that explore socio-cultural, economic, and policy issues relevant at both micro and macro levels. These pieces should highlight challenges and opportunities for business, society, and sustainable development and governance, offering insights that inform public policy and socio-economic development. (Word range: 2,000–4,000 words)
• Research Papers
  Original empirical studies or theoretical analyses addressing emerging trends in management, economics, finance, marketing, sustainability, and related disciplines. Research may draw on primary or secondary data and should contribute new knowledge, frameworks, or practical insights that advance scholarship and practice. (Word range: 4,000–10,000 words)
• Case-Based Papers (Teaching Cases)
  Detailed case studies designed to provide multi-faceted understanding of complex issues in management, technology, social sciences, health and sustainability. Submissions may include single or multiple cases, qualitative explorations, or longitudinal designs. The emphasis should be on teaching cases that can be used in classrooms to stimulate discussion, problem-solving, and decision-making. Authors are encouraged to frame cases with clear learning objectives, discussion questions, and pedagogical notes. (Word range: 4,000–8,000 words)
• Review Articles
  Comprehensive and critical syntheses of existing scholarship on themes relevant to the scope of our journals. Reviews should evaluate prior research, identify gaps, highlight emerging debates, and propose directions for future inquiry. Approaches may include systematic reviews, bibliometric analyses, meta-analyses, or narrative reviews. (Word range: 4,000–10,000 words)

Metadata and Indexing

Authors must provide complete metadata, including title, abstract, keywords, ORCID iDs, and institutional affiliations. Accurate metadata ensures discoverability in indexing services and enhances the visibility of published work.

Language and Accessibility

Manuscripts must be written in clear, inclusive language free from discriminatory terms. Figures, captions, and supplementary materials should be designed for accessibility, including alt-text descriptions where appropriate.

Mandatory Disclosure Requirements

To ensure transparency, authors must provide the following disclosures at submission:

• Artificial Intelligence Use: Any use of AI tools in writing, analysis, visualization, or data processing must be declared.
• Funding: All sources of financial support must be disclosed, including grant numbers and sponsors.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must declare any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts that could influence the research.
• Acknowledgments: Contributions from individuals or institutions that do not meet authorship criteria must be acknowledged.
• Author Contributions: Each author’s role must be specified using the CRediT taxonomy.

Authorship Criteria and Responsibilities

Authorship is restricted to individuals who have made a substantial intellectual or practical contribution to the research. Contributions may include the conception and design of the study, acquisition and analysis of data, interpretation of results, drafting or revising the manuscript, and overall supervision of the project.

All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring compliance with journal policies, coordinating revisions, and serving as the primary point of contact throughout peer review and production.

To ensure transparency, TheJournals require authors to specify their roles using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) framework. Each author’s contribution must be clearly identified under one or more of the following categories:

1. Conceptualisation: Ideas; formulation or evolution of overarching research goals and aims.
2. Methodology: Development or design of methodology; creation of models.
3. Software: Programming, software development, implementation of computer code, and supporting algorithms.
4. Validation: Verification of results, experiments, and reproducibility.
5. Formal Analysis: Application of statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques.
6. Investigation: Conducting experiments, data collection, or fieldwork.
7. Resources: Provision of study materials, reagents, instruments, or data.
8. Data Curation: Management of data, including annotation, cleaning, and maintenance.
9. Writing – Original Draft: Preparation and creation of the initial manuscript draft.
10. Writing – Review & Editing: Critical review, commentary, and revision of the manuscript.
11. Visualisation: Preparation of figures, diagrams, or data presentations.
12. Supervision: Oversight and leadership responsibility for the research activity.
13. Project Administration: Management and coordination of the research project.
14. Funding Acquisition: Securing financial support for the project.

Each author must be assigned at least one role, and multiple authors may share the same role. This structured approach ensures accountability, transparency, and recognition of diverse contributions.

Name Addition or Correction

Requests to add, remove, or correct author names after submission must be formally justified and approved by all co-authors. Such changes are only permitted before acceptance or in exceptional post-publication circumstances (e.g., errors, ethical compliance). TheJournals follow COPE guidelines to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of authorship.

Ethical Standards and Plagiarism Checks

Nitee Publications enforce strict ethical practices across all journals. Plagiarism, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation will result in immediate rejection or retraction. Authors must ensure transparency and accuracy of data and may be asked to provide raw datasets to support their findings. Research involving human participants or animals must comply with recognized ethical standards, with institutional approval clearly stated. Allegations of misconduct will be investigated in accordance with COPE flowcharts, and sanctions may include rejection, retraction, or reporting to institutions.

To uphold integrity, all submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts exceeding acceptable similarity thresholds will be returned to authors or rejected outright. Repeated violations may result in blacklisting from future submissions.

Transparency and Visibility

Each article is assigned a DOI and tracked through article-level metrics, including downloads, citations, and social media mentions. Authors are encouraged to promote their work through academic networks, institutional repositories, and professional platforms.

Licensing and Author Rights

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. Authors retain copyright while granting TheJournals the right to disseminate the work. This license permits non-commercial reuse with proper attribution. Authors retain the right to reuse figures, tables, and excerpts in future works, to include their article in dissertations or theses, to share accepted manuscripts in institutional repositories under our Green Open Access policy, and to use the work for teaching, conference presentations, and non-commercial academic sharing. The version of record must always be cited and linked via DOI when metadata or abstracts are shared.

Reporting Standards

Authors must ensure transparency, reproducibility, and ethical compliance by following reporting practices appropriate to their discipline. Submissions in business, economics, law, governance, and policy should present clear frameworks, robust data, and transparent analysis. Education, psychology, and social sciences must adhere to established scholarly conventions, ensuring methodological clarity and ethical treatment of participants. Technology and innovation research should provide reproducible methods and transparent technical details. Multidisciplinary and multilingual studies must emphasise methodological rigour and cultural sensitivity. Across all journals, authors are expected to disclose data sources, explain analytical approaches, and present findings in a way that supports verification.

Supplementary Materials and Data Transparency

Authors are strongly encouraged to submit supplementary files such as datasets, multimedia, appendices, or extended tables that enhance the value and transparency of their research. Supplementary materials provide readers with deeper insights, support reproducibility, and increase the impact of the published work. All supplementary files must be in acceptable formats (e.g., PDF, Excel, CSV, MP4, JPEG) and will be reviewed alongside the manuscript. Once accepted, these materials will be published online and permanently linked to the article. To ensure accessibility and citability, each supplementary file will be assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), enabling independent referencing and long-term preservation.

In addition, authors must include a Data Availability Statement specifying where supporting data can be accessed. Depositing datasets in recognised repositories such as Zenodo or Figshare is strongly encouraged. NiTee promote the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and long-term usability of research outputs.

Peer Review

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review to ensure impartiality. Authors can expect an initial decision within six to eight weeks. Revisions must address reviewer comments comprehensively, with a clear explanation of changes made. During peer review, authors may be asked to provide additional data or clarifications.

Post-Acceptance and Production

Accepted manuscripts are prepared for publication through copyediting and typesetting. Authors must review proofs promptly and ensure accuracy. Only substantive errors may be corrected at this stage; stylistic or minor typographical changes are discouraged to maintain production efficiency.

Corrections and Retractions

Published articles are considered the Version of Record and cannot be altered directly. If significant errors are identified, TheJournals will issue a formal correction notice linked to the article’s DOI. Corrections are reserved for errors that affect meaning, interpretation, or discoverability. Minor typographical issues do not warrant correction.

Types of notices include:

• Corrigendum: For author errors that materially affect the article.
• Erratum: For publisher or production errors.
• Expression of Concern: Issued when ethical allegations are under investigation.
• Retraction: Issued when research is proven unreliable, fraudulent, or unethical. Retracted articles remain accessible but are clearly marked as retracted to preserve the scholarly record.

Author name changes (e.g., due to marriage, divorce, or gender identity) are supported, with options for silent corrections to protect privacy.

Article Withdrawal

Articles may be withdrawn before publication only under exceptional circumstances, such as ethical violations, legal disputes, or identification of false data that could pose risks. Withdrawn articles retain bibliographic citations unless prohibited by law, ensuring transparency of the scholarly record.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions. Appeals must be submitted in writing with a clear justification. Complaints regarding peer review, editorial handling, or ethical concerns will be investigated in line with COPE guidelines.

Digital Preservation and Archiving

All articles published in TheJournals are digitally preserved through recognized archiving services to ensure long-term accessibility and integrity of the scholarly record.

Post-Publication Engagement

Our journals encourage authors to engage with readers through post-publication discussions, responses, or updates. Comments and debates are moderated to maintain scholarly integrity.

Author Awards

At TheJournals by Nitee, we honor the contributions of authors through several annual awards. These include the Best Paper Award for the most impactful article of the year, the Best Cited Paper Award for long‑term academic influence, the Emerging Scholar Award for early‑career researchers, the Societal Impact Award for work that advances sustainability and social responsibility, the Digital Engagement Award for articles achieving wide visibility and online impact, and the Innovation in Research Award for groundbreaking ideas and methodologies. Full details of each award, including criteria and recognition, are available on our Annual Awards Program.