Regular and Special Issue Operating Policy
Journal of Sales Science & Strategy (JSSS)
Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST)
The Journal of Sales Science & Strategy (JSSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that simultaneously promotes the development of academic theory and practical application in the fields of sales, sales management, and industrial marketing.
JSSS operates based on the following core principles:
Double-Blind Review
Fair and objective evaluation process
Publication Ethics
Compliance with international best-practice guidelines
Data Transparency
Open and reproducible research
JSSS welcomes submissions of research with originality and international significance in the following areas:
Sales strategy, organizational capabilities, compensation and performance, key account management (KAM), team selling, global sales.
Trust, relationship-building, negotiation, digital/new-media touchpoints, salesperson motivation and performance.
Segmentation and positioning, solutions/services, pricing and value propositions, channels/platforms, international/digital B2B.
CRM, AI, automation, pipeline analysis, forecasting models, text mining, sales metrics.
Sales education, competency assessment, knowledge transfer, sales ethics, sustainable culture.
Quantitative / qualitative / mixed-methods, experiments, panels, case studies, meta-analyses, measurement tools, model development, empirical data.
JSSS gives priority to manuscripts that demonstrate clear academic and practical contributions and present global implications through cross-country / cross-industry comparison or international collaboration.
Submission Deadlines
Twice per year (e.g., March 31 / September 30)
Review Timeline
Within 2 weeks after submission
Within 6–8 weeks after review begins
Typically within 12–16 weeks including revision rounds
Language
English recommended (Korean allowed with English title, abstract, keywords required)
Length
8,000–12,000 words (including notes and references)
Abstract
Within 250 words, with 4–6 keywords
Citation
APA 7th edition (or JSSS-specified style)
Tables & Figures
Must include number, title, and source. High-resolution separate files are recommended.
- Double-blind peer review (minimum two reviewers)
- Required prior disclosure and management of conflicts of interest
- Prohibition of plagiarism and duplicate publication
- Research ethics including IRB/participant consent
- Data and code availability must be explicitly stated
- Compliance with COPE international ethical guidelines
- Corrections / expressions of concern / retractions applied when necessary
A "Data / Code Availability Statement" is required. Authors must select one of the following:
Openly available
Available upon request
Not available with stated justification
Authors must also disclose:
Funding information
Conflicts of interest
Author contributions (CRediT)
Submission
Online submission portal or email: editor@jsss-journal.org
Inquiries
Editor-in-Chief / Associate Editors / Managing Office (email/phone)
For Special Issues exploring specific themes in depth, authors and Guest Editors must comply with the additional policies below.
Special Issue Proposal (Guest Editor Proposal)
A Special Issue proposal must include:
- Topic, background, and academic/practical necessity (1–2 pages)
- Scope and 3–5 key questions
- Expected manuscript types
- Guest Editor credentials (expertise, international background, ethical history)
- Recruitment, review, and scheduling plan (deadlines, review process, publication targets)
- Potential author/reviewer pool (with international distribution)
- Data, ethics, and conflict-of-interest management plan
The Special Issue CFP must include the following mandatory phrases:
"This Special Issue accepts topics aligned with JSSS's Aims & Scope and encourages international and cross-industry perspectives."
"Guest Editors operate according to JSSS standards for double-blind review, ethics, and conflict-of-interest management; the Editor-in-Chief retains final decision authority."
Evaluation Dimensions & Sample Weighting
| Evaluation Dimension | Key Questions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Originality | Does the paper propose new questions, theories/methods, or data? | 25% |
| Methodological Validity | Are design, measurement, and analysis appropriate and replicable? | 20% |
| Global Significance | Does it provide cross-country/industry insights and international value? | 20% |
| Scholarly/Managerial Contribution | Are theoretical development and practical implications concrete and meaningful? | 25% |
| Clarity & Completeness | Quality of writing, organization, tables/figures, references | 10% |
Decision Categories
Expected Standard: A manuscript is preferred when two or more of the "Originality · International Significance · Practical Contribution" elements are excellent, and the remaining one is at a level that can be improved.
- Anonymous manuscript (no authors, affiliations, acknowledgements)
- Separate title page (title, authors, affiliations, ORCID, corresponding author contact)
- Abstract (≤250 words), keywords (4–6)
- Main text (APA 7th; include table/figure captions & sources)
- Appendices / measurement tools / supplemental analyses (if applicable)
- Data/Code Availability Statement (link or justification)
- Funding · Conflict of interest · Author contribution (CRediT)
- IRB approval / consent and Research Ethics Compliance Form
Review Timeline
10–14 days after submission
6–8 weeks after review begins
Typically 12–16 weeks including revision rounds
Revision Deadlines
2–3 weeks
4–6 weeks
Immediately after final proofreading (before final issue assignment)
Annual statistical averages are published for transparency.
Q1. Is Korean submission allowed?
English submissions are recommended for international readership.
Q2. Do you accept practice-oriented case studies?
Yes, provided they include theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, reliable data, and generalizable managerial insights.
Q3. If corporate data cannot be disclosed, what should authors do?
Indicate "available upon request" or "not available due to confidentiality," and provide metadata/code/alternative material necessary for reproducibility.
Q4. Are there APCs?
Policies are posted on the website. Editors, reviewers, and Special Issue contributors may receive waivers/exemptions.
Q5. Are simultaneous submissions allowed?
No. Exclusive review agreement is required at submission.