Author Guidelines
The Journal of Strategy and Performance Management (JSPM) welcomes high-quality submissions that contribute to scholarly understanding and professional practice in the areas of strategy, performance management, and organizational governance.
JSPM is a peer-reviewed, open-access, international journal published on a biannual, issue-based schedule.
Scope Alignment (Read Before Submitting)
Manuscripts submitted to JSPM must fall clearly within the journal’s scope and demonstrate relevance to strategy, performance management, or governance in organizational contexts.
Submissions that are purely descriptive, opinion-based, or promotional in nature will not be considered.
Types of Contributions
1. Research Articles
Original scholarly contributions based on empirical, conceptual, or review-based research.
Expected characteristics:
Clear research question or objective
Appropriate methodology or conceptual framework
Engagement with relevant literature
Explicit contribution to theory and/or practice
Recommended length: 6,000–8,000 words (including references)
2. Practice & Policy Papers
Structured practitioner-oriented contributions that offer analytically grounded insights derived from real-world strategy, performance, or governance initiatives.
Mandatory structure:
Organizational or policy context
Problem or challenge addressed
Conceptual or theoretical grounding
Approach, intervention, or framework applied
Outcomes, reflections, and transferable lessons
Recommended length: 4,000–6,000 words
3. Case Studies (Analytical)
In-depth analyses of real organizational cases. Teaching notes or purely narrative cases are not accepted.
Requirements:
Clear analytical focus
Discussion of decision logic and outcomes
Integration with relevant concepts or frameworks
Recommended length: 4,000–6,000 words
4. Perspective / Position Papers
Thought-provoking contributions from experienced scholars or senior practitioners presenting a clear argument or viewpoint relevant to the journal’s scope.
Recommended length: 3,000–4,000 words
(Published selectively at the discretion of the editors.)
Manuscript Preparation
Language
Manuscripts must be submitted in English
Authors are responsible for language quality and clarity
Formatting
File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
Spacing: Double-spaced
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Pages numbered consecutively
Structure
Manuscripts should normally include:
Title page (submitted separately)
Abstract (150–200 words)
Keywords (4–6)
Main text
References
Appendices (if applicable)
Referencing Style
JSPM follows the APA referencing style (latest edition).
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all references.
Title Page (Submitted Separately)
To ensure double-blind peer review, the title page must be uploaded as a separate file and include:
Title of the manuscript
Author name(s)
Institutional affiliation(s)
ORCID iD (if available)
Corresponding author’s email address
The main manuscript file must not contain any identifying information.
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo:
Initial editorial screening for scope, quality, and compliance with guidelines
Double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers
Practice-oriented submissions are evaluated for:
Analytical rigor
Conceptual grounding
Relevance and transferability
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision.
Publication Frequency
JSPM is published biannually:
Issue 1: January–June
Issue 2: July–December
Accepted articles are scheduled for publication in the next available issue.
Open Access & Fees
The Journal of Strategy and Performance Management is an open-access journal.
All published articles are freely accessible
No submission or publication fees are charged at this time
Ethics & Originality
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:
The work is original and not under consideration elsewhere
Proper acknowledgment of sources has been made
Ethical standards in research and publication have been followed
Plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical practices will result in rejection.
Submission Process
Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission system via the Submissions page.
For queries related to submissions or suitability, authors may contact the editorial office:
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