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Manuscript Types

Journal of Management, Education and Communication (JMEC) welcomes original scholarly contributions that advance knowledge, encourage interdisciplinary dialogue, and provide meaningful insights into management, education, and communication.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

JMEC accepts manuscripts that fall within the journal's focus and scope. Submissions must demonstrate academic rigor, relevance to the journal's readership, and a clear contribution to the development of knowledge and practice.

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Original Research Articles

Reports of original empirical research using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches. Manuscripts should present a clear research problem, appropriate methodology, relevant findings, and a discussion of their theoretical or practical implications.

Suggested length: 4,000–8,000 words
02

Review Articles

Critical reviews that synthesize and evaluate existing scholarship on relevant topics. These manuscripts should offer a clear review strategy, a coherent synthesis of the literature, and insights that identify research gaps or future directions.

Suggested length: 5,000–8,000 words
03

Conceptual and Theoretical Articles

Contributions that develop, critically examine, or integrate theories, concepts, and analytical frameworks in management, education, communication, and related interdisciplinary fields. Arguments must be logically developed and supported by relevant scholarly literature.

Suggested length: 4,000–7,000 words
04

Case Study Articles

In-depth analyses of organizations, educational institutions, communication practices, management strategies, or other relevant real-world situations. Submissions should explain the context, analytical approach, findings, and lessons that may be useful to researchers or practitioners.

Suggested length: 3,000–6,000 words
05

Research Notes

Concise scholarly contributions presenting preliminary findings, methodological insights, focused analyses, or emerging research questions. Research notes must offer a clear academic contribution and meet appropriate standards of research quality.

Suggested length: 2,000–4,000 words
06

Practice and Policy Papers

Evidence-informed analyses of policies, institutional practices, educational innovation, organizational development, or communication strategies. Manuscripts should connect relevant evidence with practical recommendations and clearly explain their implications.

Suggested length: 3,000–6,000 words

General Submission Requirements

  • The manuscript must be relevant to JMEC's focus and scope.
  • The submission must be original and must not be under consideration by another journal.
  • The manuscript must follow JMEC's Author Guidelines and formatting requirements.
  • Research methods, data analysis, and conclusions must be presented transparently and accurately.
  • Authors must comply with applicable research ethics, authorship, citation, and publication ethics requirements.
  • All submissions are subject to editorial screening and the journal's peer-review process.

Important Note on Word Count

The word counts provided for each manuscript type are suggested ranges rather than strict limits. Unless otherwise specified, the count includes the main text and excludes the reference list. Authors should consult the Author Guidelines for the latest formatting and submission requirements.

Acceptance of a manuscript type does not guarantee publication. All submissions are evaluated according to their relevance, originality, academic quality, and compliance with JMEC's editorial policies.