The International Journal of Management Science and Operations Research (IJMSOR) invites the submission of original and unpublished manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in Artificial Intelligence, Operations Research, and Management Analytics.

 

1. Types of Manuscripts

IJMSOR accepts the following types of contributions:

• Original research articles
• Systematic literature reviews
• Applied research and case studies
• Bibliometric and analytical studies
• All submissions must be original and must not be under consideration in another journal.

 2.Submission Requirements

Authors must ensure that:

• All authors provide a valid ORCID identifier
• The manuscript has not been previously published
• The submission complies with ethical and editorial standards
• All references include DOI when available
• A corresponding author is clearly identified

 3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts must follow the structure below:

• Title (in English and Spanish)
• Abstract (structured)
• Keywords (5–7 terms)
• Introduction
• Theoretical Framework
• Methodology
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusions
• References

 4. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must be structured and include:

• Background
• Objective
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusions
• Keywords must be relevant, standardized, and aligned with indexing systems.

 5. Article Metadata

Each manuscript must include:

• DOI (assigned upon publication)
• Received, accepted, and publication dates
• Author affiliations (institution, country)
• Corresponding author email

 6. Authorship and Contributions

Authors must include a CRediT authorship contribution statement describing their roles:

• Conceptualization
• Methodology
• Data curation
• Writing (original draft / review & editing)
• Supervision

 7. Ethical Standards

IJMSOR adheres to:

• COPE guidelines
• Elsevier Publishing Ethics Resource Kit
• Singapore Statement on Research Integrity 
• The journal strictly prohibits: Plagiarism, Data fabrication or falsification, Duplicate submission

 8. Conflict of Interest

Declaration: Authors must declare any potential conflict of interest.

Funding Statement: The International Journal of Management Science and Operations Research (IJMSOR) requires authors to transparently disclose all sources of funding that have supported the research presented in the manuscript.

Authors must clearly indicate the name of the funding organization, as well as the grant, project, or contract number, when applicable, and describe the type of support received (financial, technical, or institutional).

If the research has not received external funding, authors must explicitly state: “This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”

Where applicable, authors must specify the role of the funding body in the study design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, and manuscript preparation. If the funding body had no involvement in these aspects, this must be clearly stated.

The funding statement must be consistent with the declaration of conflicts of interest and must not omit any relevant information that could influence the interpretation of the findings.

Failure to disclose funding sources may result in the suspension of the editorial process, article retraction, or notification to relevant institutions, in accordance with the journal’s publication ethics policies.

 9. Data Availability Statement

Authors must include a statement indicating where the data supporting the findings can be accessed.

• Example:
• The data that support the findings of this study are available upon reasonable request.

 10. Use of Artificial Intelligence

The use of AI tools must be declared. AI cannot be listed as an author and does not replace the responsibility of human authors.

 11. References

References must follow APA 7th edition and include DOI when available.

 12. Open Access Policy

IJMSOR operates under an open-access model and does not charge article processing fees (APCs).

 13. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process with at least two independent reviewers.

 14. Author Checklist

Before submission, authors must verify:

• ORCID included
• Abstract structured
• Keywords defined
• References with DOI
• Ethical compliance
• Data availability statement

 

Preprints Policy

The International Journal of Management Science and Operations Research (IJMSOR) allows the submission of manuscripts that have been previously shared as preprints, provided that such documents have not undergone formal peer review in other journals.

Authors must explicitly declare, at the time of submission, whether the manuscript has been previously published as a preprint, indicating the repository where it is available and providing the corresponding link.

The existence of a preprint version is not considered prior publication and does not prevent the manuscript from being evaluated, as long as it meets the journal’s criteria for originality, scientific quality, and relevance.

Authors must ensure that the version submitted to IJMSOR is substantially equivalent to the preprint version or clearly indicate any modifications made.

Upon acceptance, authors are encouraged to update the preprint record to include the full reference of the published article in IJMSOR, along with the official DOI link.

Authors must ensure that the dissemination of the preprint does not infringe third-party rights or compromise the integrity of the peer review process.

IJMSOR reserves the right to assess the suitability of manuscripts originating from preprints in accordance with its editorial policies and scientific quality standards.

 

Acknowledgements

The International Journal of Management Science and Operations Research (IJMSOR) requires that the acknowledgements section clearly recognizes contributions that do not meet the criteria for authorship, as well as institutional, technical, or financial support relevant to the development of the study.

Authors must acknowledge individuals, institutions, or organizations that have made significant contributions to the work, such as technical assistance, data collection or analysis support, methodological guidance, manuscript review, or logistical support.

Contributions that meet the criteria for authorship must be listed as authors and not included in the acknowledgements section.

Authors must ensure that all individuals named in the acknowledgements have given their consent to be mentioned.

Where applicable, authors must disclose funding sources within this section, including the name of the funding organization and, when available, the grant or project number.

Acknowledgements must not contain promotional statements, inappropriate language, or undisclosed conflicts of interest.

The information provided in this section must be clear, accurate, and verifiable.