Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Integrated Management Systems (JIMS) undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial team. Manuscripts that do not conform to the journal’s scope, focus, or author guidelines will be rejected at this stage without being sent for external review.

Manuscripts that are considered suitable and have potential relevance to the journal’s readership will proceed to a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors’ and reviewers’ identities are concealed to ensure an objective and unbiased evaluation.

Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the Editor will make one of the following decisions:
(1) accepted,
(2) accepted with minor revisions,
(3) requires major revisions, or
(4) rejected.

The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Integrated Management Systems (JIMS) holds the final authority in determining whether a manuscript is accepted for publication.

Review Process Flow

1. Manuscript Submission
   Authors submit their manuscript through the journal submission system.
2. Editorial Evaluation
   The editorial team conducts an initial screening. Manuscripts may be rejected or returned to authors for correction prior to peer review.
3. Double-Blind Peer Review
   Eligible manuscripts are reviewed by independent reviewers under a double-blind review system.
4. Editorial Decision
   The Editor makes a decision based on reviewers’ comments and recommendations.
5. Notification to Authors
   The decision is communicated to the authors, along with reviewers’ feedback where applicable.