Author Guidelines
01. Online Submission
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The article is written in English, with one column. The author’s name should not be written on the article but it should be put on the article metadata on Open Journal System (OJS) website. The author must fill out the author’s profile on the OJS website that consists of author's First and Last Name (If the author only uses one name, fill the first name and last name with the same name), Username, Password, Affiliation University/or Institution), E-mail, Country and ORCID.
IJCITSM accepts the following manuscript types:
- Original Research Article: Presents original empirical research using quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or experimental approaches with clear scientific contributions.
- Review Article: Provides a systematic and critical review of existing literature, including Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR), Scoping Reviews, and Bibliometric Reviews.
- Conceptual and Theoretical Article: Develops new theoretical perspectives, conceptual frameworks, or research models supported by relevant scholarly literature.
- Technology and Application Article: Presents the development, implementation, or evaluation of technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and digital platforms with relevance to technopreneurship.
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Case Study Article: Examines real-world cases involving startups, SMEs, organizations, or technology-based entrepreneurial activities and provides meaningful theoretical or practical insights.
03. Manuscript Structure
Detailed requirements for each component of the manuscript.
TITLE
The title must succinctly describe the contents of the research article and attract academic readers. The title should consist of 8–14 words, excluding definite articles (the) and indefinite articles (a, an), and must not contain punctuation marks, such as question marks, quotation marks, exclamation marks, colons, or semicolons. Use phrases rather than complete sentences.
ABSTRACT
The abstract is a summary of the article. It consists of the research objective, research methods, results and discussion, and conclusion. Implications or recommendations can be added in the abstract. The abstract must be written in 150 - 250 words. The abstract must not contain lengthy background information and have no reference to figures, tables, equations, or any bibliographical reference either coming within or from another article. The language of an abstract must be clear and concise. It is a stand-alone summary in one paragraph.
KEYWORDS
Keywords consist of important/ specific words or phrases found mainly in the title and abstract. But, it can also come from the article. There are 3-5 keywords from one article.
INTRODUCTION
The introduction shows what is already known from the previous studies, defines the importance of the study, and literature review, and states the research objective. In order to understand what is already known from the previous study, the introduction must consist of discussing the relevant journal article (with citation) and summarizing the current understanding of the problem encountered to show the novelty of the research.
RESEARCH METHOD
The methods explain clearly how the author carried out the research. The method must describe the research design clearly, the replicable research procedures, describe how to summarize and analyze the data.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The results show objectively the presentation of the research key results without any interpretation using text, tables, and figures. The results begin with text, presenting the key finding, and referring to the tables and figures. The table must not print screen, specific numerical values, compare and contrast values, and a minimum of 2 rows and columns. The figures must be clear (provide the original file as a supplementary file in the article submission), and highlight trends, patterns, and relationships. The results must present how the author ensures the data's validity and reliability.
The discussions show how the author interprets the results in light of what was already known, and to explain the new understanding of the problem after taking your results into consideration. The discussions must connect with the Introduction so it tells how your study contributes to the body of knowledge and society.
MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS
The managerial implications section should discuss the practical applications of your research findings for managers and practitioners. Provide practice recommendations and explain how the findings can impact industry standards or practices. This section should translate the academic research into actionable insights for managers.
CONCLUSION
The conclusions show the answer or clarification of the research questions and opportunities for future research.
DECLARATIONS AUTHORS
It includes the authors names along with their ORCID IDs, which ensure proper identification and citation. The Author Contributions section details the specific roles of each author, such as conceptualizing the study, designing the methodology, conducting data analysis, writing the manuscript, and editing the final draft. This section ensures transparency by clearly stating who was responsible for each part of the research process, confirming that all authors have agreed to the manuscript and its publication, and fostering trust within the academic community.
REFERENCES
The references must consist of 80% from relevant and recent primary sources (such as articles from journals or conferences from the last 5 years). Citations and References are adapted from IEEE style. However, some adjustments are made to suit the needs of IJCITSM. A quick guide as an example is stated as follows. The samples below are taken randomly from various sources and for example purposes only. They are intended neither as ads and promos nor as the Editorial Board’s viewpoint or preferences.
04. 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 who do not adhere to these guidelines.