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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • Each submission includes two files: Title Page: This should include author details (names, affiliations, addresses, email addresses, ORCID IDs), an abstract in English, keywords, brief biographical notes about the authors (optional), and the Contributor Roles Taxonomy. Document for Blind Peer Review: This document should be anonymized, with no references to the authors.
  • Author Information: All authors have provided their full affiliation details and are using institutional email addresses.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  • All authors have read and approved the final manuscript and have agreed to its submission to the journal.
  • ORCID IDs for all authors have been provided and verified
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
  • All URL addresses in the text (p. ej., https://jotmi.org) are activated and ready to click.

Author Guidelines

Since December 2024, manuscripts will be accepted only in English. Articles originally written in Spanish are welcome, but authors must commit to translating them into English for publication.

Submissions should be made via our website: JOTMI Submissions.

Each submission should include two documents:

  1. Title Page: This should include author details (names, affiliations, addresses, email addresses, ORCID IDs), an abstract in English, keywords, brief biographical notes about the authors (optional), and the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (Here is a  Word Template).
  2. Document for Blind Peer Review: This should be anonymized, with no references to the authors. (Here is a Microsoft Word Template )

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Style Guidelines

Here is a Microsoft Word Template that should assist you with some basic formatting. Academic articles should use the APA referencing system and be formatted according to the 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Either American or British English spelling is acceptable, provided it is used consistently. For details, please visit APA Formatting Guide.

These guidelines are designed to help authors prepare their manuscripts for submission to the Journal of Technology Management & Innovation (JOTMI). Adhering to these instructions will ensure your submission meets our high standards and facilitates a smooth review process.

General Formatting

  • Document Type: Submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • Font: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
  • Spacing: Double-space all text, including references.
  • Margins: Set 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins on all sides.
  • Page Numbers: Include page numbers in the bottom center of each page.
  • Title Page: Create a separate title page including the title of the paper, authors’ names, affiliations, and contact information. For blind peer review, ensure the manuscript itself contains no identifying information.

Title and Abstract

  • Title: The title should be concise and descriptive, reflecting the content of the paper.
  • Abstract: Provide an abstract of 150-250 words. It should include:
    • Objective: State the main objective of the research.
    • Methods: Briefly describe the methods used.
    • Results: Summarize the key findings.
    • Conclusions: Highlight the main conclusions and implications.
  • Keywords: Include 4-6 keywords relevant to the paper’s content.

Main Sections

Organize the manuscript into the following main sections:

Introduction
  • Background and Justification: Provide context and explain the significance of the research.
  • Objectives and Research Questions: Clearly state the research objectives and questions.
Literature Review
  • Review of Previous Work: Summarize relevant existing research.
  • Identification of the Gap: Identify gaps in the literature that the current study addresses.
Methodology
  • Research Design: Describe the research design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative).
  • Sample: Provide details about the sample, including size and selection criteria.
  • Procedures: Explain the data collection procedures.
  • Data Analysis: Describe the methods used for data analysis.
Results
  • Data Presentation: Present the findings using appropriate tables, figures, and text.
  • Interpretation of Results: Interpret the findings in the context of the research questions.
Discussion
  • Comparison with Previous Studies: Compare your findings with existing research.
  • Theoretical and Practical Implications: Discuss the implications for theory and practice.
  • Limitations: Acknowledge the limitations of the study.
  • Future Recommendations: Provide suggestions for future research.
Conclusion
  • Summary of Findings: Summarize the main findings.
  • Relevance and Contribution: Highlight the contribution of the study to the field.

Tables and Figures

  • Placement: Insert tables and figures within the text at appropriate points, not at the end of the manuscript.
  • Numbering: Number all tables and figures consecutively.
  • Titles and Captions: Provide clear, descriptive titles for tables and captions for figures.

Example Table:

University New Students Graduating Students Change
Cedar University 110 103 +7
Elm College 223 214 +9

Example Figure:

Note: Include the source of the figure if applicable.

References

  • Format: Use APA format for all references.
  • DOIs: Include Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for references where available.
  • Number of References: Include between 10 and 40 references to adequately support the research and provide a comprehensive context.

Example References:

  • Journal Article: Allen, K., Hazelett, S., Martin, M., & Jensen, C. (2020). An Innovation Center Model to Transform Health Systems to Improve Care of Older Adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 68(1), 15-22. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.16235
  • Book: Anthony, S. D. (2017). The little black book of innovation with a new preface: How it works, how to do it. Harvard Business Review Press.
  • Book Chapter: Clarke, S., & Hope, D. (2020). Mind the gap(s): The case for junior doctor involvement in change and innovation. In M. A. Smith (Ed.), Innovations in medical education (pp. 172-173). Medical Education Press.
  • Conference Proceedings: Wang, J., Wang, Z., Yu, J., Kahkoska, A. R., Buse, J. B., & Gu, Z. (2020). Glucose-Responsive Insulin and Delivery Systems: Innovation and Translation. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Advanced Materials (pp. 100-110). Advanced Materials Society.

Appendices

Include any supplementary material in separate files clearly labeled as appendices.

Anonymization for Blind Peer Review

Ensure the manuscript does not contain any identifying information about the authors. This includes the text, references, acknowledgments, and file properties. (Here is a  Word Template).

Suggested Article Length

  • Research Articles: 5,000 to 8,000 words, excluding references, tables, and figures.

Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT)

In an effort to provide appropriate credit to all individuals involved in the research and its related activities, our journal has adopted the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT). This high-level taxonomy consists of 14 distinct roles typically played by contributors to scholarly outputs. We invite you to assign these roles among the authors of your submission accordingly.

The CRediT roles are as follows:

  • Conceptualization: Ideas; formulation or evolution of overarching research goals and aims.
  • Data Curation: Management activities to annotate (produce metadata), scrub data, and maintain research data for initial use and later re-use.
  • Formal Analysis: Application of statistical, mathematical, computational, or other formal techniques to analyze or synthesize study data.
  • Funding Acquisition: Acquisition of financial support for the project leading to this publication.
  • Investigation: Conducting a research and investigation process, specifically performing the experiments or data/evidence collection.
  • Methodology: Development or design of methodology; creation of models.
  • Project Administration: Management and coordination responsibility for the research activity planning and execution.
  • Resources: Provision of study materials, reagents, materials, patients, laboratory samples, animals, instrumentation, computing resources, or other analysis tools.
  • Software: Programming, software development; designing computer programs; implementation of the computer code and supporting algorithms; testing of existing code components.
  • Supervision: Oversight and leadership responsibility for the research activity planning and execution, including mentorship external to the core team.
  • Validation: Verification, whether as part of the activity or separate, of the overall replication/reproducibility of results/experiments and other research outputs.
  • Visualization: Preparation, creation, and/or presentation of the published work, specifically visualization/data presentation.
  • Writing – Original Draft: Preparation, creation, and/or presentation of the published work, specifically writing the initial draft (including substantive translation).
  • Writing – Review & Editing: Critical review, commentary, or revision - including pre- or post-publication stages.

Please carefully consider and assign these roles to each author, providing a clear understanding of their individual contributions. The correct attribution of these roles not only ensures accurate recognition of each author’s contribution but also brings transparency and accountability to the scholarly work published.

Research Articles

Definition

The Research Papers section is dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research articles that contribute new and significant knowledge to the field of innovation management. This section aims to promote the advancement of knowledge through rigorous empirical, theoretical, and methodological studies.

Objectives and Scope

The primary objective of this section is to provide a forum for the dissemination of innovative and high-quality research in the field of innovation management. Articles should address a wide range of topics related to innovation, including but not limited to innovation theories, innovation management practices and strategies, and the impact of innovation on organizational performance.

Acceptance Criteria

To be considered for publication, manuscripts must meet the following criteria:

  1. Originality: The work must be original and unpublished, not having been previously published or under consideration in other journals.
  2. Relevance: The topic addressed must be relevant and of interest to the academic and professional community of innovation management.
  3. Methodological Rigor: A high level of methodological rigor and critical analysis is expected in the presented research.
  4. Contribution: The article must make a significant contribution to existing knowledge, either through the development of new theories, innovative practices, or novel methodologies.
  5. Clarity and Coherence: The manuscript should be well-structured, clearly written, and follow the journal's format and style guidelines.

Manuscript Structure and Guidelines

Manuscripts should adhere to the general structure of academic research articles, including the following sections:

  1. Title: Clear and concise, reflecting the main content and contribution of the article.
  2. Abstract: A summary of up to 250 words briefly describing the objective, methodology, main results, and conclusions.
  3. Keywords: 4-6 keywords representing the main topics of the article.
  4. Introduction: Context of the study, research problem, objectives, and relevance of the work.
  5. Literature Review: Critical analysis of existing literature, identifying gaps and justifying the need for the study.
  6. Methodology: Detailed description of the research design, data collection and analysis methods, and justification of methodological choices.
  7. Results: Clear and concise presentation of findings, supported by tables and figures when necessary.
  8. Discussion: Interpretation of results in the context of existing literature, theoretical and practical implications, and study limitations.
  9. Conclusions: Summary of main findings, study contributions, and suggestions for future research.
  10. References: Complete list of all sources cited in the article, following the APA citation style.

Word Count and References

Research Papers should be concrete, concise, and not exceed 8,000 words, with approximately 30 references (suggestion).

Case Studies

Case Studies Section Policy

Definition

Case Studies are articles that provide a detailed and in-depth analysis of specific situations, events, or phenomena in the field of innovation management. These studies focus on practical, real-world examples to extract lessons, identify challenges, and propose innovative solutions. Case Studies are valuable for connecting theory with practice and providing practical insights to professionals and academics.

Objectives and Scope

The primary objective of this section is to publish case studies that offer a detailed understanding of the application of innovation theories and practices in real-world contexts. Articles should present critical analyses and reflections on how organizations manage innovation, the challenges faced, and the solutions implemented. Case studies from various sectors, regions, and organization sizes are accepted.

Acceptance Criteria

To be considered for publication, manuscripts must meet the following criteria:

  1. Practical Relevance: The case study must address a relevant topic of interest to the academic and professional community of innovation management.
  2. Analytical Rigor: A high level of critical analysis and reflection on the presented facts is expected.
  3. Contribution: The article must offer valuable insights and practical lessons that can be applied in other contexts.
  4. Clarity and Coherence: The manuscript should be well-structured, clearly written, and follow the journal's format and style guidelines.
  5. Evidence and Documentation: Studies must be well-documented, providing solid evidence to support the conclusions.

Manuscript Structure and Guidelines

Manuscripts should adhere to the general structure of academic case studies, including the following sections:

  1. Title: Clear and concise, reflecting the main content and contribution of the article.
  2. Abstract: A summary of up to 250 words briefly describing the objective, context, main findings, and conclusions.
  3. Keywords: 4-6 keywords representing the main topics of the article.
  4. Introduction: Context of the study, objectives, and relevance of the analyzed case.
  5. Case Context: Detailed description of the organizational context, including industry, environment, and involved actors.
  6. Methodology: Description of the approach and methods used to collect and analyze case information.
  7. Case Analysis: Detailed presentation of key events, decisions, processes, and outcomes of the case.
  8. Discussion: Interpretation of findings in the context of existing literature, theoretical and practical implications, and lessons learned.
  9. Conclusions: Summary of main findings, study contributions, and suggestions for future research and practice.
  10. References: Complete list of all sources cited in the article, following the APA citation style.

Word Count and References

Case Studies should be between 4,000 and 6,000 words, with a maximum of 30 references (suggestion).

Review

Review Papers Section Policy

Definition

Review Papers are articles that provide a comprehensive and critical analysis of the existing literature on a specific topic within the field of innovation management. These articles synthesize findings from previous research, identify trends, knowledge gaps, and propose new directions for future research. Reviews may encompass both narrative reviews and systematic reviews, including meta-analyses.

Objectives and Scope

The primary objective of this section is to publish high-quality reviews that integrate and synthesize existing knowledge in the field of innovation management. Articles should offer a comprehensive overview of a topic, highlight important advances, and identify opportunities for future research. This section accepts reviews addressing relevant theories, methodologies, practices, and empirical studies.

Acceptance Criteria

To be considered for publication, manuscripts must meet the following criteria:

  1. Comprehensiveness: The review must comprehensively cover the relevant literature on the topic.
  2. Relevance: The topic addressed must be pertinent and of interest to the academic and professional community of innovation management.
  3. Analytical Rigor: A high level of critical analysis and synthesis of the reviewed literature is expected.
  4. Contribution: The article must make a significant contribution to existing knowledge by providing new perspectives and suggestions for future research.
  5. Clarity and Coherence: The manuscript should be well-structured, clearly written, and follow the journal's format and style guidelines.

Manuscript Structure and Guidelines

Manuscripts should adhere to the general structure of academic review articles, including the following sections:

  1. Title: Clear and concise, reflecting the main content and contribution of the article.
  2. Abstract: A summary of up to 250 words briefly describing the objective, approach, main findings, and conclusions.
  3. Keywords: 4-6 keywords representing the main topics of the article.
  4. Introduction: Context of the study, review objectives, and relevance of the topic.
  5. Review Methodology: Description of the approach used to select and analyze the literature (especially important for systematic reviews and meta-analyses).
  6. Literature Review and Synthesis: Critical analysis and synthesis of findings from previous research.
  7. Critical Discussion: Interpretation of findings in the context of existing literature, identification of gaps, and suggestions for future research.
  8. Conclusions: Summary of main findings and study contributions.
  9. References: Complete list of all sources cited in the article, following the APA citation style.

Word Count and References

Review Papers should not exceed 9,000 words and 50 references (suggestion).

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