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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission is original, has not been previously published, and is not under review elsewhere.
  • The manuscript is prepared in Microsoft Word (.docx) using the official JSII template.
  • The manuscript complies with the Author Guidelines, including structure, word limits, APA 7th referencing, and figure/table standards.
  • All references are accurate and complete, with DOIs or stable URLs where available.
  • All necessary ethical approvals and informed consent (where applicable) have been obtained and documented.
  • All sources of funding and potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.
  • The authors agree to the Copyright Notice & Author Agreement, and acknowledge publication under the CC BY 4.0 Open Access & Licensing Policy.
  • By checking this box, the corresponding author confirms the submission is in full compliance with JSII requirements and that all information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge.

Author Guidelines

Manuscripts must be prepared using the official JSII Article Template (Word, .docx; APA 7th edition).

All submissions must include a complete manuscript file containing:

  • Title

  • Author names and affiliations (with country)

  • ORCID iDs

  • Corresponding author email

  • Abstract and keywords

  • Body text (introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion)

  • References (APA 7th, with DOIs where available)

  • Tables and figures (with captions)

  • Acknowledgements

  • Funding statement

  • Conflict of interest disclosures

Authors do not need to remove their names or affiliations before submission, as JSII applies a single-blind peer review process.

Submissions that do not comply with the template and formatting requirements will be returned before review.

Full requirements are detailed in the Author Guidelines. For transparency, see also the Peer Review Policy, which explains JSII’s single-blind peer review process.

Full Paper

Last Updated: 07/05/2026

Peer-reviewed research articles generally between 5 000 and 8 000 words, excluding references, figures, and tables; APA 7th edition. Submissions must be original, aligned with the journal’s Aims & Scope, and prepared using the official JSII Article Template.

1) Peer Review

  • Model: Single-blind. Reviewer identities remain confidential, while reviewers may have access to author information during the review process.
  • Reviewers: Manuscripts are normally reviewed by at least two independent reviewers before an editorial decision is made.
  • Timelines: Reviewers are normally asked to respond to review invitations within 7 days and complete the review within 4 weeks. JSII aims to provide an initial editorial decision within 4 to 6 weeks after a manuscript is sent for peer review, subject to reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.
  • Decisions: Accept; Minor Revisions; Major Revisions, which may be re-reviewed; Reject.
  • See the full Peer Review Policy.

2) Submission File

  • Main Manuscript (.docx): Includes the full article, including title, author details, abstract, keywords, body text, references, tables, figures, acknowledgements, funding statement, and conflict of interest statement. Authors do not need to remove their names or affiliations before submission, as JSII applies a single-blind peer review process.

3) Format & Citations

  • Length: Generally 5 000 to 8 000 words, excluding figures, tables, and references. Longer manuscripts may be considered where justified by the scope, depth, or methodological design of the study.
  • Style: APA 7th edition. Provide DOIs or stable URLs where available.
  • Figures/Tables: Number consecutively, cite in text, and include captions. Upload high-resolution images under Figures & Images when relevant.

4) Ethics & Integrity

  • Follow the journal’s Ethical Guidelines (PEMS) and Plagiarism & Screening Policy.
  • Where applicable, include statements on ethical approval, including board or committee name and approval ID, and informed consent.
  • Declare funding and competing interests within the manuscript.

5) Data & Transparency

  • Include a Data Availability Statement and, where possible, deposit data or code in trusted repositories with persistent identifiers, such as DOIs or stable URLs.
  • Upload supplementary materials, such as datasets, appendices, or multimedia files, under the appropriate components.

6) Access, Licensing & Fees

Note: Submissions should be made via the online submission system. For queries, contact the Editorial Office: editorial@thesustainimpact.com.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright of their work. By submitting to the Journal of Sustainable Innovation and Impact (JSII), authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Authors confirm that:

  • The submission is original, free of unlawful content, and they hold the rights to publish all included materials.

  • Upon acceptance, they will complete the Author Agreement, confirming copyright, licensing, funding, and conflict of interest disclosures.

For details, see the Open Access & Licensing Policy. 

Privacy Statement

Last Updated: 70/05/2026

The Journal of Sustainable Innovation and Impact (JSII) values the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. JSII is committed to handling personal data in line with the principles of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and recognized practices for academic publishing.

1. Information Collected

  • Personal data provided during registration, such as name, email address, affiliation, country, and ORCID iD.
  • Metadata associated with submissions, peer review, editorial workflows, and published articles.
  • Technical information, such as cookies and IP addresses, used to support site functionality and security.

2. Use of Information

  • To manage submissions, peer review, editorial decisions, and publication workflows.
  • To communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers.
  • To send journal announcements and notifications where users have opted in.
  • To support indexing, archiving, preservation, DOI registration, and scholarly record management.

3. Data Sharing

  • Personal data is not sold or used for commercial marketing purposes.
  • Necessary data may be processed through the journal’s publishing platform, hosting provider, preservation services, and DOI registration services.
  • Published article metadata may be shared with services such as Crossref, indexing databases, and archiving systems to support discoverability, citation linking, and preservation.

4. Data Retention

  • User accounts and submission records are retained as needed for editorial, archival, and scholarly integrity purposes.
  • Published articles, associated metadata, and editorial records may be retained permanently as part of the scholarly record.
  • Users may request account deletion by contacting the Editorial Office. Certain data, including published content and records required to preserve the scholarly record, may not be removable.

5. Cookies

The JSII website uses cookies to support functionality, security, and site performance. Users may disable cookies in their browser, although some functions may be limited.

6. User Rights

  • Request access to stored personal data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal, editorial, and scholarly record limitations.
  • Withdraw consent for receiving optional announcements or notifications.

7. Security

JSII takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or misuse. The JSII website uses HTTPS encryption and secure hosting infrastructure.

Contact: For privacy-related questions, contact the Editorial Office: editorial@thesustainimpact.com.