AGC Journal of Management Studies (AGC-JMS)

Types of Contributions Accepted

• Research Articles: Empirical and theoretical studies advancing the field of management.
• Case Studies: Practical insights and innovative approaches addressing real-world challenges.
• Review Papers: Comprehensive reviews of recent developments in management disciplines.
• Perspective Articles: Thought leadership and critical analysis of emerging trends.

Target Audience

• Academicians and Researchers
• Industry Practitioners and Business Leaders
• Students and Emerging Scholars

Manuscripts should be submitted via the online submission portal or emailed to the editorial office at agcjms@acetedu.in.

Authors must ensure the following:

• Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.
• Attach a Declaration Form confirming that the manuscript has not been published or is not under consideration elsewhere.

Formatting Guidelines

• Font and Spacing: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 Line Spacing.
• Margins: 1-inch on all sides.
• Structure:

• Title Page: Title, Author(s), Affiliation(s), Contact Information.
• Abstract: 200–250 words concise summary.
• Keywords: 5–6 for indexing purposes.
• Full-Length Research Papers: Manuscripts should comprise 5,000–8,000 words.
• Main Text: Introduction, Literature Review, Objectives, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Future Scope, Conclusion.
• References: APA Style (7th Edition).
• Appendices/Tables/Figures: Clearly labeled and placed after references.

Peer Review Policy

At AGC-JMS, peer review is a dialogue built on trust, empathy, and shared purpose. Our process is fair, transparent, and constructive.

• Communication:Reviewers provide thoughtful and constructive feedback.
• Transparency: Authors and reviewers are informed at every step.
• Supportive Feedback: Constructive, actionable, and encouraging comments.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We engage reviewers from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
• Integrity: Adherence to ethical best practices—confidentiality, conflict disclosures, and good faith.

Review Process

1. Initial Check: Editorial team screens submissions for relevance, formatting, and ethics.
2. Selecting Reviewers: 2–3 reviewers are invited based on expertise and availability.
3. Double-Blind Review: Reviewers and authors remain anonymous.
4. Providing Constructive Feedback: Comments include summary, strengths, improvements, and recommendations (Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject).
5. Editorial Decision: Final decision shared via email within 2 weeks, based on reviewer feedback.

Revisions & Support: Revised manuscript has to be submitted by the author after inculcating the reviewer comment within the stipulated time.

Authors’ Responsibility

• Originality: No plagiarism (checked via detection tools).
• Citations: Proper attribution of all sources in APA style.
• Conflict of Interest: Must be disclosed.
• Data Transparency: Raw data may be requested for verification.

Publication Frequency Policy

We publish bi-annually in English, ensuring high editorial standards and meaningful review for each submission.

Publication Fees

No Publication fees.