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The International Journal of Management Science and Information Technology (IJMSIT) (E-ISSN: 2774-5694 | P-ISSN: 2776-7388) is a free and open-access journal published by the Lembaga Komunitas Informasi Teknologi Aceh (KITA), Indonesia. IJMSIT is dedicated to the exploration of the impact of information technologies on managerial and organizational topics. The journal employs a multidisciplinary approach to develop comprehensive and theoretical frameworks for both researchers and practitioners in the fields of management and information technology.

IJMSIT aims to stimulate research in emerging domains influenced by advancements in information technology and trends in management practices. Its readership includes academics from business and engineering schools, as well as managers interested in the application of quantitative methods in business. All published articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for easy reference.

The journal seeks to:

Investigate and Report — Examine the impact of information technology on managerial and organizational issues.
Develop Frameworks — Build comprehensive theoretical and practical frameworks using multidisciplinary approaches in management and information technology.
Stimulate Research — Disseminate research in new and emerging domains created by improvements in information technology and trends in management practices.
Provide a Platform — Enable academics and practitioners to share the latest findings and innovations in the fields of management and information technology.

The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following topics:

Management and Leadership — Influence of leadership styles, management roles, and leadership impact on employee motivation and performance.
Information Technology and Organizations — Impact of IT on organizational efficiency, social media’s role, and digital transformation implications.
Consumer Behavior and Marketing Strategies — Factors influencing online shopping decisions, marketing strategy effectiveness, and omnichannel retail behavior.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management — Strategies for empowering small businesses, role of entrepreneurial initiatives, and challenges for startups.
Social and Cultural Influences in Business — Organizational culture impact, ethical leadership, and social-cultural factors in business practices.

Quantitative Methods in Business — Application of quantitative techniques, statistical and econometric models, and development of new quantitative tools.
Human Resource Development — Training effectiveness, work-life balance, and innovative HR practices for talent management.
Technological Innovations and Business Sustainability — Impact of technological advancements, Society 5.0 dimensions, and smart technology in marketing strategies.
Financial Management and Economic Analysis — Determinants of financial performance, financial literacy, and impact of financial strategies.
Ethical and Legal Issues in Management — Role of ethics in governance, legal challenges, and regulatory frameworks.

Peer Review Process

Submitted papers must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere at the time of submission to IJMSIT. All manuscripts submitted to IJMSIT undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two independent international reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area.

Initial Screening — The editorial team checks the manuscript for scope, formatting, and plagiarism compliance.
Plagiarism Check — All submissions are screened using iThenticate prior to peer review.
Double-Blind Review — Manuscripts are sent to at least two qualified reviewers; both author and reviewer identities remain anonymous.
Editorial Decision — Based on reviewer recommendations: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
Revision & Re-review — Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers for re-evaluation.
Final Decision & Production — Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout, and publication.

IJMSIT strives for a rigorous yet efficient review process. Our current average turnaround times are as follows: Time to First Decision ~2 weeks — Review Time ~4 weeks — Submission to Acceptance ~6 weeks — Acceptance to Publication ~2 weeks.

IJMSIT is committed to a fair, transparent, and timely review process in accordance with the best practices recommended by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

Special Issue Policy

IJMSIT periodically publishes Special Issues dedicated to emerging and high-impact topics within management science and information technology. Special Issues are guest-edited by leading experts in the field and undergo the same rigorous double-blind peer review process as regular submissions.

Proposals for Special Issues are welcome and should include:

A clear title and description of the proposed theme
Relevance to the journal’s scope and current research trends
Names and affiliations of proposed Guest Editors
Proposed timeline for submission, review, and publication

Special Issue proposals may be submitted to the editorial office via the Contact Us page. Accepted proposals will be announced through the journal’s official channels, including the website and mailing list.

AI Policy

IJMSIT acknowledges the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic writing and research. The following policy applies to all submissions:

Disclosure required — Authors must clearly disclose in the manuscript (e.g., in the Methods or Acknowledgements section) if AI-assisted tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Grammarly AI) were used in the preparation, writing, or editing of the manuscript.
AI cannot be an author — AI tools do not meet the criteria for authorship and must not be listed as authors or co-authors.
Author responsibility — Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of all content, including any AI-assisted portions.
AI-generated content — Manuscripts that are substantially generated by AI without significant intellectual contribution from the authors will be rejected.

This policy is aligned with the guidelines of COPE and leading international publishers.

Publication Frequency

IJMSIT is published twice a year (biannually) — once every six months, in the following periods: January–June and July–December. Each issue features a collection of peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and case studies covering the full scope of management science and information technology.

Open Access Statement

IJMSIT is a fully Open Access journal. All published content is freely available online immediately upon publication, without subscription or pay-per-view fees. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, consistent with the principles of open access.

This journal believes that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge and is associated with increased readership and citation impact. For more information, see the Public Knowledge Project.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

IJMSIT applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, and online hosting. APC details, including applicable fees and waiver information, are available on the Publication Fee page.

IJMSIT is committed to full transparency in publication fees as part of its open access principles. Waivers or discounts may be available for authors from low-income countries or in cases of demonstrated financial hardship. Please contact the editorial office for further information.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

All articles published in IJMSIT are assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via Crossref, ensuring permanent and reliable linking to published content. DOIs are assigned upon final publication and are included in all article metadata.

Copyright and License

Authors who publish in IJMSIT retain copyright of their work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Copyright is held by the Author, and the copyright year follows the issue’s publication date.

Plagiarism & AI Detection Policy

IJMSIT has a strict policy against plagiarism and academic misconduct. All submitted manuscripts are screened using iThenticate before entering the peer-review process. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding the acceptable threshold will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright.

Authors must also disclose any use of AI-assisted writing tools. Undisclosed AI-generated content is considered a form of academic misconduct and will be handled under COPE guidelines. Please refer to our AI Policy section above for full details.

Publication Ethics

IJMSIT is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics for all parties involved — authors, reviewers, and editors. Our publication ethics policy covers author duties, reviewer responsibilities, editorial standards, conflict of interest, retraction and correction procedures, and handling of misconduct. For the complete statement, please visit our dedicated Publication Ethics page.

Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the objectivity or integrity of the research or review process.

Authors — must declare all competing interests in the submitted manuscript.
Reviewers — must decline to review manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.
Editors — must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists.

Retraction and Correction Policy

IJMSIT follows the COPE Retraction Guidelines for handling post-publication corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern.

Correction — issued when a minor error does not affect the overall findings or conclusions.
Retraction — issued when an article contains major errors, fabricated data, plagiarism, or serious ethical violations.
Expression of Concern — issued when an investigation is ongoing and there is uncertainty about the integrity of the work.

Retracted articles remain visible on the journal website with a clear retraction notice and are flagged in all relevant databases and indexing services.

Archiving Policy

IJMSIT is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. The journal participates in both LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archiving systems, enabling participating libraries worldwide to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration.

LOCKSS — This journal is registered with the LOCKSS system. Participating libraries may use the LOCKSS system to collect, preserve, and restore this journal’s content.
CLOCKSS — This journal is registered with the CLOCKSS system. Participating libraries may use the CLOCKSS system to collect, preserve, and restore this journal’s content.

Authors are also encouraged to self-archive their accepted manuscripts in institutional or subject repositories.

Journal History

2021 — International Journal of Management Science and Information Technology (IJMSIT) was first published, establishing itself as a peer-reviewed platform dedicated to management science and information technology research under the KITA Institute. The journal was accessible online at https://journal.lembagakita.org/index.php/ijmsit.
2026 — IJMSIT was upgraded from SINTA 5 to SINTA 3 based on the Decree of the Director General of Research and Development Number 295/C/C3/KPT/2026 dated January 2, 2026, concerning the Accreditation Rankings of Scientific Journals, Period 2 of 2025. This accreditation is valid from 2025 through 2029.
2026 — IJMSIT migrated its official domain from .org to .com to better reflect its growing international presence and accessibility. The journal is now accessible at https://journal.lembagakita.com/ijmsit.