1. Journal Overview:

The "SMS Journal of Business Management" is a biannual publication of the School of Management Studies at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). The journal aims to foster the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of management. This policy outlines the guidelines for manuscript submission to ensure a fair and efficient review process.

2. Manuscript Types:

The journal accepts original research articles, literature reviews, conceptual papers, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of management knowledge. All submissions must be relevant to the broad domain of management.

3. Submission Guidelines:

3.1 Manuscript Preparation:

• Authors should adhere to the journal's prescribed template, which includes formatting guidelines and citation style referred in the author guidelines.

• Manuscripts should be written in clear and concise English.

• The submission should include an abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references sections.

3.2 Manuscript Submission Process:

• Authors must submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal's online submission system.

• Each manuscript should be accompanied by relevant details including the title, authors' names and affiliations, contact information.

• Co-authors must be aware of and agree to the submission.

4. Review Process:

• All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

• The Editor assigns suitable reviewers with expertise in the manuscript's subject area.

• Reviewers evaluate the manuscript's originality, methodology, relevance, clarity, and contribution to the field.

• Authors can expect to receive reviewer comments within a specified timeline.

• Revised manuscripts should address reviewers' comments and provide a point-by-point response to each comment.

5. Plagiarism and Ethics:     

• The journal adheres to strict ethical guidelines, and authors must ensure their work is original and properly cited.

• Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification of results are strictly prohibited and may result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

• Authors should acknowledge and cite the works of others appropriately.

6. Copyright and Subscription:

• Upon acceptance, authors will be required to sign a copyright transfer agreement, granting the journal the right to publish and distribute their work.

• The journal follows a subscription model, making journal subscribed to make published articles available to readers worldwide.

7. Subscription Fees:

• The journal charges a nominal subscription fee to cover production and administrative costs.

• Details regarding the subscription fees can be found on the journal's website.

8. Appeals and Complaints:

• Authors who disagree with the decision on their manuscript can submit an appeal, providing a detailed response to reviewers' comments and explaining the grounds for the appeal.

• Any complaints or concerns should be addressed to the Editor or the journal's editorial office.

9. Contact Information:

For any inquiries regarding manuscript submission, status, or other general queries, authors can contact the journal's editorial office via email or phone, as provided on the journal's website.

Note: This policy serves as a general guideline and may be subject to change. Authors are advised to refer to the journal's website or contact the editorial office for the most up-to-date information and guidelines.