INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS

About the Journal

The VIDWAN Journal of Management Studies is a peer-reviewed, national-level scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in management, business administration, commerce, finance, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship, economics, organizational behavior, strategic management, operations, business analytics, and allied disciplines. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policymakers, and students to disseminate innovative ideas, empirical research, case studies, and contemporary management practices that contribute to academic excellence and organizational development.

VIDWAN Journal of Management Studies focuses on promoting original research and encourages contributions that address real-world business challenges, emerging trends, sustainable management practices, digital transformation, leadership, and practical applications relevant to academia, industry, and society. The journal follows a systematic editorial process to ensure quality, transparency, and academic integrity.

Publication Schedule

VIDWAN Journal of Management Studies publishes two issues per year, ensuring the timely dissemination of high-quality scholarly research in management and related disciplines.

  • Issue 1: January–June

  • Issue 2: July–December

Accepted manuscripts are published online immediately after final acceptance to provide early access to the research community.

Manuscript Categories

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts under the following categories:

1. Original Research Articles

Comprehensive studies presenting novel research findings, methodologies, models, and practical implications in management and business-related disciplines.

2. Review Papers

Critical analyses of existing literature, emerging management theories, business innovations, and contemporary trends.

3. Case Studies

Detailed evaluations of organizational practices, business strategies, leadership experiences, entrepreneurship, and management applications.

Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal's submission portal (available on the journal website).

  • A cover letter must accompany each submission, stating the manuscript's significance and confirming it is not under review elsewhere.

  • Authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest.

  • Ensure that the manuscript strictly follows the journal's formatting guidelines given below.

Ethical Considerations

VIDWAN Journal of Management Studies adheres to COPE guidelines and expects authors to maintain the highest ethical standards.

Plagiarism

All manuscripts must be original and will be screened using plagiarism detection tools.

Data Integrity

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the data and must provide supporting data if requested.

Human Participants

Research involving human participants, surveys, interviews, or organizational studies must include a statement confirming adherence to relevant ethical standards, institutional guidelines, and applicable approvals where necessary.

Publication Ethics

VIDWAN Journal of Management Studies follows strict ethical practices for authorship, data reporting, conflict disclosure, citation accuracy, and responsible research conduct.

Publication Fees

VIDWAN Journal of Management Studies does not charge authors any submission or publication fees.

It is a fully open-access journal supported by VIDWAN Publishers.

Peer Review Policy

VIDWAN Journal of Management Studies employs a double-blind peer-review process to ensure impartial and rigorous evaluation of all submitted manuscripts.

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

  • Reviewers are assigned based on subject expertise.

  • Final acceptance depends on revision quality and reviewer recommendations.

Submission Guidelines

General Structure & Formatting Requirements

Element Specification
Font Times New Roman
Font Sizes Title: 16 pt (Bold, Centered); Authors: 14 pt (Bold, Centered); Body: 12 pt; Abstract & References: 11 pt
Line Spacing 1.5
Margins 1 inch on all sides
Text Alignment Justified (except titles & headings)
Layout Two-column format
Page Numbers Bottom-right corner

Required Manuscript Sections

1. Title of the Paper

16 pt, Bold, Times New Roman, Centered

2. Author Name(s)

14 pt, Bold, Times New Roman, Centered

3. Affiliation

Department, Institution, City, Country

12 pt, Times New Roman, Centered

Email address (12 pt, Centered)

4. Abstract

Provide a concise summary of the research problem, methodology, key findings, and conclusions. (11 pt)

5. Keywords

List 5–7 relevant keywords reflecting the core content of the manuscript.

Main Body Sections

1. Introduction

  • Background

  • Problem statement

  • Research objectives

  • Significance of the study

2. Literature Review

  • Summary of previous research

  • Identification of research gaps

3. Research Methodology

  • Research design

  • Data collection methods

  • Sampling techniques

  • Analytical tools and models

4. Results and Discussion

  • Presentation and analysis of findings

  • Tables, charts, and figures where applicable

  • Comparison with previous studies

5. Conclusion and Future Research

  • Summary of findings

  • Practical implications

  • Limitations

  • Suggestions for future research

References

Use APA (7th Edition) or IEEE referencing style (as preferred by the author).

Ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list.

Declarations (Optional)

Authors may include statements confirming:

  • Originality of the manuscript

  • No prior publication

  • Not under consideration elsewhere

  • Conflict of interest declaration

Publication Metadata

At the end of the manuscript, include:

Submitted: DD/MM/YYYY

Accepted: DD/MM/YYYY

Published: DD/MM/YYYY

Article available at: VIDWAN Journal of Management Studies website link

This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License.