Privacy Statement

Author Identity

All authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Integrated Management Systems (JIMS) are required to provide complete and accurate identity information. This includes the full names of all contributing authors (first author, co-authors, and corresponding author), as well as their respective institutional affiliations, including department, institution name, city, and country.

Authors must also clearly designate the corresponding author and provide a valid and active email address for communication purposes. The accuracy of this information is essential, as it will be used for journal metadata, indexing, citation tracking, and system synchronization within the journal platform.

Incomplete or inaccurate author information may result in delays in the editorial process or rejection of the manuscript. Therefore, authors are strongly encouraged to carefully verify all submitted identity details prior to submission.

Editorial Authority

The editorial board of the Journal of Integrated Management Systems (JIMS) holds full authority over all editorial decisions related to the publication of manuscripts. This includes the evaluation, selection, acceptance, revision, and rejection of submitted articles, in accordance with the journal’s scope, standards, and publication policies.

The Editor-in-Chief, in coordination with the editorial team, is responsible for ensuring that all published articles meet the required standards of academic quality, originality, and relevance. Editorial decisions are made based on reviewers’ recommendations, the scientific merit of the manuscript, and its contribution to the field of integrated management systems.

JIMS maintains its own editorial policies and standards, reflecting the journal’s unique academic focus and commitment to maintaining integrity, consistency, and excellence in scholarly publishing. All decisions made by the editorial board are final.

Privacy Statement

The Journal of Integrated Management Systems (JIMS) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users, including authors, reviewers, and readers. Any personal information, such as names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses submitted to the journal system, will be used solely for purposes related to the editorial and publication process.

This information will be handled securely and will not be shared, distributed, or disclosed to any third party without explicit consent, except as required for indexing, archiving, or other legitimate academic publishing purposes.

JIMS ensures that all personal data is managed in accordance with applicable data protection principles, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and responsible use of information within the journal’s operations.