Introduction

JIPM is dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly research with academic integrity and clarity. These Author Guidelines are designed to assist contributors in preparing manuscripts that meet academic standards and support a smooth peer review and publication process.

Authors are strongly encouraged to review these guidelines carefully before submission to ensure compliance with journal expectations.

1. Scope and Relevance

Before preparing a manuscript, authors should confirm that their work aligns with the aims and scope of the journal. Submissions must clearly demonstrate originality, relevance, and a meaningful contribution to the field.

A brief explanation of the manuscript's significance and suitability for the journal should be included in the cover letter.

2. Writing Quality and Structure

Manuscripts should be written in clear, professional English and organized logically. Authors should use appropriate headings and subheadings to guide readers through the research.

Clarity, coherence, and precision are essential. The manuscript should present a well-structured narrative from introduction to conclusion.

3. Compliance with Journal Standards

Authors must adhere to all formatting, ethical, and reporting requirements specified by the journal. Manuscripts that do not meet these standards may be returned for revision before peer review.

Consistency in terminology, units, abbreviations, and referencing style is required throughout the manuscript.

4. Originality and Ethical Compliance

Authors must submit only original work that is not being considered elsewhere, and they are fully responsible for providing accurate and complete citations for all referenced material.

The journal enforces strict policies against:

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Misrepresentation of results

For studies involving human participants or animals:

• Ethical approval details should be clearly stated in the manuscript where applicable.
• Informed consent must be confirmed where applicable.

5. Data Transparency and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to promote transparency by making underlying data accessible. A data availability statement should be included, specifying where data, materials, or code can be accessed.

The methodology should be described in sufficient detail to allow independent verification of results.

6. Manuscript Preparation

Title Page

The title page should include:

• Full manuscript title
• Author names and institutional affiliations
• Corresponding author contact details
• Abstract

Provide a concise summary (150-250 words) outlining:

• Purpose of the study
• Methodology
• Key findings
• Conclusion

Keywords: Include 3-6 relevant keywords to enhance discoverability.

Main Text

Manuscripts should generally follow a structured format:

• Introduction
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion

All sections of the manuscript should be well-defined and arranged in a logical order to ensure clarity and continuity of the research narrative.

7. Methods and Research Reporting

The Methods section must include sufficient detail to ensure reproducibility. Authors should clearly describe study design, data collection methods, analytical tools, and statistical techniques used.

Where applicable, authors are encouraged to share detailed protocols or supplementary materials.

8. Results and Discussion

Results should be presented clearly using appropriate tables and figures. Interpretation of findings should be provided in the Discussion section, highlighting their significance and relation to existing research.

Avoid duplication of data between text, tables, and figures.

9. Tables, Figures, and Supplementary Files

• Tables must be editable and properly labeled.
• Figures should be high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
• Each table and figure must include descriptive captions.
• Supplementary materials should be submitted separately and referenced in the manuscript.

10. References and Citations

All references must be accurate, complete, and formatted according to journal requirements. Authors should include DOI information where available and ensure proper citation of all sources.

Only relevant and reliable references should be used.

11. Acknowledgments

Authors should acknowledge contributions from individuals or institutions that do not qualify for authorship. All sources of support, including funding and technical assistance, should be disclosed.

12. Authorship Criteria and Responsibilities

Authorship should be restricted to contributors who have played a substantial role in the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study.

All authors must:

• Participate in drafting or revising the manuscript
• Approve the final version
• Accept responsibility for the integrity of the work

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office and ensuring all co-authors are informed.

13. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research. If no conflicts exist, a statement confirming this must be included in the manuscript.

14. Manuscript Withdrawal Policy

Submission of a manuscript indicates the author's intention to continue with the editorial and publication process if the manuscript is accepted.

Withdrawal requests:

• Should be submitted as early as possible with a valid justification.
• Requests received after peer review has commenced or after acceptance will be evaluated by the editorial office based on the stage of the editorial and publication process.

15. Final Notes

Adherence to these guidelines will facilitate efficient manuscript handling, peer review, and publication. Authors are advised to carefully review their submission for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before submission.

The journal follows ethical publishing practices aligned with recognized scholarly publishing standards.