Affiliation Policy
The SMARCONS Journals – Journal of Excellence in Management Sciences (JEMS) all authors to provide clear and accurate institutional or organizational affiliation information at the time of manuscript submission. This ensures transparency, credibility, and proper acknowledgement of the authors’ academic or professional background.
Institutional Affiliation
Each author must provide their institutional affiliation, including the institution’s name, department (if applicable), and location (city, country).
The corresponding author must indicate their primary affiliation and include contact details, which will be used for all correspondence related to the manuscript.
Multiple Affiliations
In cases where an author is affiliated with more than one institution, each affiliation should be listed separately with corresponding superscript numbers linked to the author’s name. Authors from the same institution can list their shared affiliation only once.
Affiliation During Research
Authors should provide their affiliation at the time the research was conducted. If their affiliation has changed since the study, the current affiliation should also be included, along with a note clarifying the change.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise due to their affiliations or any financial or professional relationships with organizations related to the study.
Non-Institutional Affiliations
Authors who are independent researchers, consultants, or affiliated with non-institutional organizations should clearly state their affiliation in the manuscript to avoid ambiguity.
Acknowledgement of Institutional Support
Authors should acknowledge any financial support, research funding, or institutional support received in the Acknowledgments section of the manuscript.
This policy aims to ensure clarity and transparency regarding author affiliations, contributing to the integrity of the research and publication process. For further inquiries or clarification, authors can contact the editorial office at jounrals@smarcons.com.