SubmissionGuide
Submission Guidelines
1. General Information
The International Journal of Knowledge Management and Computing (IJKMC) invites original and high-quality research in knowledge management, computing, library science, and information science. Submissions must be unpublished and not under review elsewhere.
2. Types of Submissions
Research Articles, Review Papers, Case Studies, Short Communications, and Technical Reports.
3. Manuscript Preparation
Language: Clear and concise English.
Structure:
- Title
- Author(s) & Affiliations
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Keywords (4–6)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment (if any)
- References
Structure:
- Title
- Author(s) & Affiliations
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Keywords (4–6)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment (if any)
- References
4. Formatting Guidelines
- File: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
- Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch
- Alignment: Justified
- Figures/Tables must be properly labeled
- Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch
- Alignment: Justified
- Figures/Tables must be properly labeled
5. Referencing Style
APA (7th Edition) or IEEE referencing style must be followed consistently.
6. Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted through the OJS platform. Authors must register/login and provide complete metadata including title, abstract, keywords, and author details.
7. Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief.
8. Plagiarism Policy
Submissions must be original with similarity preferably below 10–15%. Plagiarism and data fabrication will lead to rejection.
9. Publication Ethics
Authors must ensure originality, proper citation, avoid multiple submissions, and disclose conflicts of interest.
10. Copyright and Licensing
Authors must submit a copyright transfer agreement upon acceptance. Articles may be published under open access licensing as per journal policy.
11. Article Processing Charges (APC)
APC details will be communicated as per journal policy before publication.
12. Review Timeline
Initial review: 1–2 weeks
Full review process: 2–4 weeks
Publication: After acceptance
Full review process: 2–4 weeks
Publication: After acceptance
13. Author Responsibilities
Authors are responsible for data accuracy, proper formatting, and timely revisions based on reviewer feedback.
14. Contact Information
For queries, contact the editorial office through the official email provided on the journal website.