Author Guidelines

Publish with DIM Review

Thank you for considering DIM Review – International Journal of Knowledge Management and Strategic Planning as the venue for publishing your research.

DIM Review is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in strategic planning, knowledge management, governance, decision sciences, organizational innovation, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished, and scientifically rigorous manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of theory, methodology, or professional practice.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following fields:

Knowledge Management
Strategic Planning
Strategic Intelligence
Public Policy and Governance
Organizational Strategy
Innovation Management
Future Studies and Foresight
Decision Sciences
Organizational Development
Sustainable Development
Artificial Intelligence for Management
Digital Transformation
Leadership
Risk Management
Intellectual Capital
Research Methodology
Strategic Management
Public Administration
Territorial Planning

Interdisciplinary research is particularly encouraged.

Types of Manuscripts

DIM Review accepts:

Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Conceptual Papers
Case Studies
Methodological Papers
Short Communications
Book Reviews
Editorials (by invitation)

Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare their manuscripts according to the following recommendations:

Original Research Articles

Recommended length: 10–15 pages
Maximum length: 20 pages (excluding references and appendices)

Short Communications

3–6 pages

Review Articles

20–50 pages

Each manuscript should include:

Title
Author(s) information
Abstract (200–300 words)
5–7 Keywords
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Problem and Objectives
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Appendices (if applicable

These recommendations are consistent with the editorial standards adopted for DIM Review.

Language

Manuscripts may be submitted in:

English
French
Arabic

Authors are responsible for ensuring linguistic quality before submission.

Formatting

Authors should use:

Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
A4 page format
Times New Roman
12-point font
1.5 line spacing
Standard page margins
Continuous page numbering

Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and include appropriate titles and sources.

References

DIM Review follows the APA 7th Edition referencing style.

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all references.

Whenever possible, references should include:

DOI
URL (if applicable)
Publication year
Publisher information

Recent international literature is strongly encouraged.

Publication Ethics

DIM Review adheres to internationally recognized principles of publication ethics.

Submitted manuscripts must:

be original;
not have been published previously;
not be under consideration elsewhere;
properly acknowledge all cited sources;
avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication.

Any form of scientific misconduct may result in immediate rejection or retraction.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

The editorial workflow includes:

Initial editorial screening
Similarity (plagiarism) verification
Assignment to expert reviewers
Scientific evaluation
Editorial decision
Author revisions (if required)
Final acceptance
Publication

Editorial decisions may be:

Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject

The Editor-in-Chief retains final responsibility for publication decisions.

Plagiarism Policy

DIM Review has a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism.

All submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality of their work.

Authors retain intellectual responsibility for the content of their manuscripts.

Upon acceptance, authors may be required to sign the journal’s publication agreement according to the journal’s copyright policy.

Open Access

DIM Review supports the dissemination of scientific knowledge and promotes broad accessibility to high-quality research.

Publication policies regarding access and licensing are specified on the journal website.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation of their research.

Data Availability

When appropriate, authors are encouraged to make research data available in accordance with international best practices for transparency and reproducibility.

Submission Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that:

✔ The manuscript fits the journal’s scope.

✔ The manuscript is original.

✔ The manuscript is not under review elsewhere.

✔ APA 7th Edition formatting has been applied.

✔ References are complete.

✔ Figures and tables are properly cited.

✔ Abstract and keywords are included.

✔ Author information is complete.

✔ Ethical standards have been respected.

Contact the Editorial Office

DIM Review – International Journal of Knowledge Management and Strategic Planning

Editorial Office

Email: [To be added]

Website: www.dim-review.com

We look forward to receiving your valuable scientific contributions and thank you for helping advance knowledge in strategic planning and knowledge management worldwide.