Submission and Peer Review Policy
Journal of Sales Science & Strategy (JSSS)
Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST)
General Requirements
- Manuscripts submitted to this journal must not have been published in other journals or academic books, and must not be under review elsewhere.
- Submissions may be written in English or Korean (English abstract required when necessary). English manuscripts are recommended considering international publication.
- At submission, author information (author name, affiliation, contact/email, ORCID ID) and the corresponding author must be clearly indicated.
- Manuscripts must follow the formatting requirements below.
Manuscript Length
In principle, 8,000–12,000 words (including notes and references) is recommended.
Abstract
Within 250 words, clearly describing research purpose, major results, and conclusions.
Keywords
Provide 4–6 keywords following the abstract.
Manuscript Structure
- Introduction
- Theoretical Background & Hypotheses/Research Questions
- Research Method
- Results
- Discussion/Conclusion
- Limitations & Future Research
Tables/Figures
Each table/figure must include a title and number and be placed in the order referenced in the text. When submitted separately, files must be labeled as "Table 1," "Figure 1," etc.
References
Must follow the journal's style or the citation style specified by the journal (e.g., APA 7th edition).
Other Requirements
Submission of "Highlights" or summary bullet points (3–5 items, up to 85 characters each) may be recommended.
(Following Industrial Marketing Management guidelines)
Submission Process
Manuscripts and supplementary files (tables, figures, appendices, etc.) are uploaded through the online submission system (journal website).
Initial Screening
- After submission, the Editorial Board conducts an initial screening.
- If suitable, the manuscript is assigned to at least two reviewers for double-blind peer review.
Review Decision Notification
Typical review outcomes include:
- Major/Minor Revision Required
- Acceptable After Review
- Rejection
Review periods may vary depending on average processing time and page load.
Final Approval
- Upon final acceptance, copyright transfer and license requirements must be clearly indicated.
- Article Processing Charge (APC) may be announced when applicable.
- After acceptance, manuscripts may be published first online (e-First) before inclusion in the final print/digital issue.
Research Ethics
Authors must declare that the submitted manuscript:
- Contains no plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, falsified/fabricated data, or conflict of interest.
- Data and analytical code (when applicable) must be prepared for disclosure or availability upon request.
- IRB or equivalent approval is required for research involving humans or companies.
- Funding and acknowledgements must be included.
Data Transparency
Data and analysis code (when applicable) must be disclosed or provided upon request.
Copyright & License
- After acceptance, copyright is assigned either to the journal or to the authors, depending on policy.
- The journal must inform authors in advance whether CC BY or similar open licenses are applied.
Acceptable Manuscript Types
Recommended Length
Up to 10,000 words
Below 6,000 words
Author Responsibilities
- Authors must sign a copyright transfer or license agreement after acceptance.
- For open-access submissions, APCs and applicable licenses (e.g., CC BY) must be communicated.
- Authors must cooperate in the correction (Corrigendum) or retraction process if errors are found post-publication.
Manuscript Eligibility
Must not be published elsewhere or under review
Language & Format
English submissions recommended
Length
8,000–12,000 words (including notes and references)
Key Requirements
- Abstract: Up to 250 words describing research purpose, methodology, results & significance
- Keywords: 4–6 keywords
- Author Information: All authors must include affiliation, title/position, ORCID, and contact information
- References: APA 7th edition or JSSS format
- Tables/Figures: Numbered and placed in order
- Submission Method: JSSS online submission system or Editorial Board email
Principles
The Journal of Sales Science & Strategy (JSSS) adopts a Double-Blind Peer Review system to ensure fair and objective evaluation of all submitted manuscripts. This system protects the anonymity of authors and reviewers, enabling judgments based solely on research quality and contribution.
Initial Screening (Desk Review)
All submitted manuscripts undergo initial screening by the Editor-in-Chief (or Associate Editor). Screening items include:
- Compliance with submission guidelines
- Alignment with Aims & Scope
- Plagiarism/duplicate publication check
Note: Turnitin or equivalent plagiarism detection tools may be used. Manuscripts with similarity scores above 30% may be excluded from review.
Assignment of Reviewers
- Editor-in-Chief selects at least two reviewers with relevant expertise.
- All identifying author information (name, affiliation, acknowledgements) is removed before sending to reviewers.
Conflicts of interest such as:
- Co-authorship within 5 years
- Same institutional affiliation
- Financial connections
- Personal relationships
must be excluded.
First Review Round
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts using the official JSSS Review Form, covering:
- Originality and academic significance
- Methodological appropriateness and validity
- Data reliability and analytical rigor
- Logical flow and clarity of results
- Theoretical and practical contribution
- Adequacy of references
- Writing clarity and structure
Review outcomes:
Revision & Re-Review
- Authors prepare a Response to Reviewers document addressing all comments.
- Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the same or additional reviewers.
- Typically, revision rounds are limited to two.
Final Decision
- The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision after considering reviewers' evaluations and revision progress.
- Upon acceptance, authors submit copyright transfer and license agreement; editorial staff proceed with final proofreading and publication.
- All review records and decision criteria are stored in the journal's official archive.
Situations considered conflicts of interest include:
Co-authorship
Same institution
Financial interest
Personal relationship
Such individuals must recuse themselves from the review process. Editor-in-Chief reviews COI before assigning reviewers and after review completion if needed.
JSSS maintains strict confidentiality throughout the review process.
- Reviewers must not disclose or use manuscript content externally during or after review.
- Author and reviewer identities remain confidential.
- Review records are preserved for at least 5 years and then destroyed.
- JSSS annually publishes peer review statistics (average review duration, number of reviews, acceptance rate, etc.).
- Review procedures, evaluation criteria, and review forms are always publicly accessible on the journal website.
- Reviewer workshops are held regularly to enhance review quality.
- Outstanding reviewers are selected and announced annually.
- All peer reviews must be conducted in strict accordance with the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.
- Reviewers must provide respectful and objective feedback; abusive or insulting language is prohibited.
- If inappropriate review behavior or ethics violations occur, the Editor-in-Chief conducts an immediate investigation and may remove the reviewer.