Submit Journal Articles
Submit Your Research to the Journal of Management Studies
We welcome researchers to contribute high-quality Original Articles and Review Articles that advance knowledge in management and organisational studies.
JMS publishes innovative empirical and conceptual research that moves the field forward. We cover a wide range of areas, including organisation theory, organisational behaviour, human resource management, strategy, international business, entrepreneurship, innovation and social issues in management.
We are committed to an inclusive ethos. JMS actively encourages diverse methodological approaches and values a broad range of philosophical perspectives.
How to Submit
All Original Article and Review Article manuscripts and associated files should be submitted electronically via our online portal, ScholarOne.
Article Types
We welcome submissions that demonstrate academic excellence and deliver a meaningful theoretical contribution to our understanding of organisational behaviour or the relationship between organisations and their environments. Successful JMS articles are:
- Grounded in relevant theory and literature
- Original and innovative in analysis and theoretical synthesis
- Clear in their implications for management research and practice
JMS Review Articles provide a critical synthesis and appraisal of a research field, integrating theory and identifying new directions for inquiry. These articles should:
- Offer a theoretically driven review of an important research area
- Include a conceptual framework and/or research agenda to guide future studies
- Clearly describe the methodological approach and theoretical implications
Submission Formatting and Structure
Before submitting your manuscript to JMS, you must ensure it meets all the requirements outlined below. This includes formatting, referencing, and AI usage standards, as well as alignment with the journal’s scope.
Following them gives your manuscript the best chance of progressing smoothly through editorial screening and peer review. Not adhering to these guidelines risks delays or rejection.
Length of Article: 10,000–13,000 words is typical. Original or Review Article Manuscripts exceeding 15,000 words may be returned for reduction before editorial consideration.
Cover Letter
Your submission must be accompanied by a cover letter. Please include brief responses to the following points, where applicable:
Contribution to JMS: Summarise how your manuscript advances or contributes to ongoing debates in the Journal of Management Studies (JMS) and explain why JMS is the best fit for your work. This should include reference to specific JMS papers on which your paper builds or to which you are responding; alternatively, if your paper is bringing a new debate to JMS, please explain how this relates to, or enriches existing work within the journal.
AI Use Compliance: Confirm that your manuscript complies with JMS’s policy on the use of AI in research (available here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joms.13045 see Table 1 of the policy for a summary). Acknowledge any use of AI tools (e.g., for language editing, data analysis support, etc.) in the cover letter and in the manuscript, where appropriate. If you have not used AI in any form in your manuscript, please state that.
Use of Previously Published Data: If your paper uses data that you or your coauthors have previously published, clearly explain how your current work offers a new and original contribution. List all related articles that use the same dataset and highlight the similarities and differences, such as the research questions addressed or theoretical frameworks applied. Note: For widely used archival datasets (e.g., ISS, Compustat, national social surveys), only cite your most directly relevant prior work using these datasets.
Reviewer Eligibility: If you have received feedback on your manuscript prior to submission, you should list all individuals who are already familiar with the paper and your identity, as they are not eligible to act as reviewers.
Need Help?
If you have questions at any stage, contact our Editorial Office at business.jms@durham.ac.uk .
We are here to support you throughout the submission process.