Publication Policy:

The journal strictly prohibits authors from submitting the same manuscript for concurrent consideration by other publications. As an international journal dedicated to original content, it does not accept manuscripts that have already been published in whole or in substantial part elsewhere. Authors must confirm via email that their submission is original and not under consideration elsewhere. Requests for permission to reproduce an article or any part of it should be directed to the editor.

Instructions for Authors & Reviewers:

• Authors should consult the “Instructions for Authors” on the journal’s webpage before submitting their manuscripts. Submissions must align with the journal's style and specifications.
• The title page should include:
1. The name(s) of the author(s).
2. A concise and informative title.
3. Affiliation(s) and address(es) of the author(s).
4. The email address, telephone, and fax numbers of the corresponding author.
• Manuscripts should be formatted in ‘Times New Roman’ font, 12-point size, with single-line spacing.
• An abstract of 150-200 words is required, without undefined abbreviations or unspecified references.
• Authors should provide 4-6 keywords for indexing purposes.
• Research papers should be between 2,000 and 3,000 words, though longer submissions may be considered.
• All figures and tables must be embedded within the text; separate files will not be accepted.
• Authors must follow the latest edition of APA style for referencing. For guidance, please refer to APA Style.
• Manuscripts must be plagiarism-free and original, including the author(s)’ name, qualifications, and affiliation(s) below the title.
• Authors must hold at least a postgraduate degree.
• Submissions must be unpublished and not under review by other journals.
• For web references, provide the full URL along with the access date.
• Articles undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.

Book Reviews:

• Book reviews must include complete details of the book (author, publication year, publisher, price, ISBN, and number of pages) below the review title.
• The review should be formatted in Times New Roman font (Title: 14-point, Body: 12-point), 1.5-line spacing, and justified alignment. Ideal length: 1,000-1,500 words.
• A cover image of the book should be submitted in JPG format.

Peer Review Policy: LIMJ is committed to a rigorous, high-quality peer review process that is objective and fair. Ethical considerations are central to this process, which underpins the trust of readers, authors, researchers, reviewers, and funding agencies. The journal adheres to Elsevier’s publishing ethics. Authors must present their research results and conclusions truthfully, as research misconduct can mislead and harm the academic community.

Plagiarism Policy: Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. It involves using others' published or unpublished ideas or words without proper acknowledgment and presenting them as original. LIMJ strongly condemns any form of plagiarism and maintains zero tolerance. Any detected instance of plagiarism will be addressed with appropriate measures.