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Author Guidelines

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Please prepare your manuscript according to the guidelines below before starting a submission to International Journal of Management Science and Information Technology, published by Lembaga Komunitas Informasi Teknologi Aceh (KITA). Manuscripts that do not follow these standards will be returned for formatting before entering double-blind peer review.

Accepted Manuscript Types

This journal accepts and publishes high-quality manuscripts categorized under the following primary types:

  • Original Research Article (Empirical Study): Full-length quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research presenting novel analyses in economics, management, business administration, finance, accounting, strategic marketing, human resources, or technology management (8–16 pages).
  • Literature Review / Bibliometric Analysis: Comprehensive and systematic evaluations synthesizing management theories, economic policy frameworks, accounting standards, or emerging market trends (8–18 pages).
  • Case Study & Applied Business Report: In-depth empirical evaluations documenting corporate governance, organizational performance, administrative and secretarial efficiency, SME innovation, or financial technology implementation (6–12 pages).
  • Conceptual Paper & Short Communication: Concise scholarly papers proposing new theoretical frameworks, policy analyses, or significant preliminary empirical findings in economics and business (5–10 pages).
Submission Workflow
1. Submission Checklist & Upload FilesConfirm all editorial and ethical requirements, then upload the primary manuscript file (.doc or .docx) prepared using the official template and any supplementary files (maximum 4 MB per file).
2. Contributors & Manuscript DetailsEnter every author with full affiliation, institutional email, and ORCID iD matching the manuscript exactly, followed by the accurate title and structured abstract.
3. For the EditorsProvide specific keywords separated by semicolons, a cover note to the editor, and optional independent reviewer suggestions.
4. Review and Final SubmitVerify all metadata entries and uploaded files once more before confirming your final submission in OJS.
Language and File Format
  • Language: English. Please proofread carefully before submitting.
  • Format & Official Template: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) formatted strictly according to the official journal template. Authors are strongly advised to download and review the Manuscript Template available in the page sidebar before formatting their paper. PDF-only uploads are not accepted for initial evaluation.
  • File Size: Maximum 4 MB per file.
Manuscript Structure & Requirements
  • Title: Concise and informative, maximum 20 words, without non-standard abbreviations.
  • Abstract: One single paragraph of 150–250 words covering background, objective, method, main results, and conclusion. No citations or bullet points.
  • Keywords: 3 to 6 specific keywords separated by semicolons (;).
  • Main Body (IMRaD Structure): Follows the standard IMRaD framework: Introduction, Literature Review / Theoretical Foundation / Related Work (may be presented as a standalone section after the Introduction or integrated directly into the Introduction), Method, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion. Authors should consult the Manuscript Template in the sidebar for the exact section headings and layout style of this journal.
  • Mandatory Declarations: Statements on AI usage, author contributions (CRediT), funding, and conflict of interest placed directly before the References.
  • Manuscript Length: 8 to 16 pages in the official template, excluding references (or following the specific page range of the selected manuscript category).
  • Figures and Tables: Figures must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi. Tables must be editable Word tables, not images, and numbered sequentially.
Mandatory Declarations Prior to References

To support transparency and research integrity in line with COPE guidance, include these four mandatory statements right before the References:

1. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)If not used: “The authors declare that no generative AI or machine-assisted tools were used in the study design, analysis, or drafting of this manuscript.”
If used: “During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used [Tool Name] only for language refinement. The authors reviewed all content and take full responsibility for the published work.”
2. Author Contributions (CRediT Taxonomy)“Conceptualization: [Initials]; Methodology: [Initials]; Formal Analysis: [Initials]; Investigation: [Initials]; Data Curation: [Initials]; Writing – Original Draft: [Initials]; Writing – Review & Editing: [Initials]; Supervision: [Initials]. All authors have approved the final manuscript.”
3. Funding StatementIf funded: “This research was supported by [Funding Body] under Grant Number [XXX-XXXX].”
If self-funded: “This research received no external funding.”
4. Conflict of Interest“The authors declare no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have influenced the work reported in this paper.”
Citation and Reference Style (APA 7th Edition)

This journal uses the APA 7th Edition referencing style. All in-text citations must correspond to a full reference in the reference list. The use of a reference management tool (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote) is strongly recommended, and active DOI links must be provided where available.

Journal Articles (Information Technology, Computer Science & Software Engineering):
  • Iqbal, T., Aprizal, D., & Wali, M. (2017). Aplikasi Manajemen Persediaan Barang Berbasis Economic Order Quantity (EOQ). Jurnal JTIK (Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi), 1(1), 48–60. https://doi.org/10.35870/jtik.v1i1.33
  • Purwanti, Nurcahya, S. D., & Nazelliana, D. (2024). Message Security in Classical Cryptography Using the Vigenere Cipher Method. International Journal Software Engineering and Computer Science (IJSECS), 4(1), 350–357. https://doi.org/10.35870/ijsecs.v4i1.2263
Journal Articles (Economics, Management, Business & Accounting):
  • Amri, K. (2017). Analisis Pertumbuhan Ekonomi dan Ketimpangan Pendapatan : Data Panel 8 Provinsi di Sumatera. Jurnal EMT KITA, 1(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.35870/emt.v1i1.22
  • Amirulloh Anwar, F., Deliana, D., & Suyamto, S. (2024). Digital Transformation in the Hospitality Industry: Improving Efficiency and Guest Experience. International Journal of Management Science and Information Technology, 4(2), 428–437. https://doi.org/10.35870/ijmsit.v4i2.3201
  • Jamil, M. (2016). Rotasi Pekerjaan dan Kinerja Karyawan: Peran Kepuasan Kerja dan Variasi Keterampilan Kerja Sebagai Variabel Intervening. Jurnal Ekonomi Manajemen dan Sekretari, 1(2), 96–117. https://journal.lembagakita.com/jemensri/article/view/13
  • Kemala, S., Fitria, Yeni Rafika Nengsih, Jennisa Dwina Indriani, & Rahmat Fauzan. (2023). Pengaruh Online Travel Agent dan Gaya Hidup Terhadap Minat Konsumen Membeli Tiket Secara Online di Kota Payakumbuh. JEMSI (Jurnal Ekonomi, Manajemen, dan Akuntansi), 9(2), 441–449. https://doi.org/10.35870/jemsi.v9i2.1066
Journal Articles (Education, Learning Technology & Multidisciplinary Studies):
  • Khairani, P., Khadavi, M., & Salsyabillah, M. (2023). Pembelajaran Berbasis Game: Manfaat, Tantangan, dan Strategi Implementasi dalam Konteks Pendidikan Tinggi Pada Akademi Keuangan Perbankan Nusantara (AKUBANK). Jurnal Pendidikan Penggerak, 1(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.35870/jpp.v1i1.1335
  • Mayasari, R., Agoestyowati, R., & Rasyad, R. Z. (2025). Analysis of the Influence of Instagram and TikTok on Motivation and Learning Outcomes of High School Students in Indonesia. International Journal Education and Computer Studies (IJECS), 5(2), 103–113. https://doi.org/10.35870/ijecs.v5i2.4616
  • Nurhaswinda, N., Maulina, S. R. M., Azzahra, A., Jannah, F., Jannah, N., Fadila, N. A., Harza, Z. J., & Hariza Putra, N. (2025). Penyajian Data. LANCAH: Jurnal Inovasi dan Tren, 3(1), 59–68. https://doi.org/10.35870/ljit.v3i1.3709
Journal Article (Community Engagement & Service):
  • Lestari, B., Yumni, A., Ramadhani, C., Adelya Putri, F., Syifa Salsabila, N., Haviza Purba, N., Azzuhra Fadhillah, S., Rizki Wardani Simanjuntak, S., & Syahfitri, Y. (2024). Pemanfaatan Limbah Plastik Melalui Inovasi Ecobricks di Desa Setia Tawar Barat. Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara (JPMN), 4(2), 106–112. https://doi.org/10.35870/jpmn.v4i2.3109
Book, Conference Paper & Official Report:
  • Pressman, R. S., & Maxim, B. R. (2019). Software engineering: A practitioner's approach (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Hidayat, R., & Pratama, A. (2023). Deep learning-based classification for network intrusion detection systems. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Technology and Computer Science (pp. 88–95). IEEE.
  • Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika Republik Indonesia. (2023). Laporan tahunan transformasi digital Indonesia 2023. https://www.kominfo.go.id
Plagiarism & Similarity ScreeningAll submissions are screened with similarity software (iThenticate, Turnitin, or Copyleaks). The maximum allowed similarity is 20%, excluding references and common phrases. Manuscripts exceeding this limit are declined or returned for revision.
Publication Fees (APC)There is no submission or peer-review fee (IDR 0 / Free). An Article Processing Charge (APC) applies only after a manuscript is formally accepted. See the Publication Fees (APC) page for details. The APC is non-refundable once production has started.

Submission Preparation Checklist

#submissionChecklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements before entering peer review:

  • The manuscript is original and has not been published before.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by any other journal or conference.
  • The manuscript is written in English or Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and has been thoroughly proofread.
  • The manuscript uses the official journal template (Microsoft Word, .doc or .docx) and stays within the 8 to 16 page limit (or the specific page range for its manuscript category).
  • The uploaded manuscript file is anonymized for double-blind review, with no author names, affiliations, or identifying file metadata.
  • All references follow APA 7th Edition guidelines and include active DOI links where available.
  • Figures have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi, tables are editable Word tables, and both are numbered sequentially.
  • All authors are entered in the OJS metadata in the exact same order and spelling as in the manuscript.
  • One corresponding author is designated to handle all editorial communication.
  • Statements on AI usage, author contributions (CRediT), funding, and conflict of interest appear before the References.
  • Ethical clearance is obtained and cited for research involving human subjects, patient data, or clinical samples, if applicable.
  • The similarity index of the manuscript does not exceed 20%, excluding references and standard quotes.
  • The authors have read and accept the Article Processing Charge (APC) policy on the Fees page, payable only after formal acceptance.
  • The authors agree to publish the accepted article under the journal's open access license (CC BY 4.0).