Submissions

MJCS accepts the following four types of submissions:

1. Research Paper

A research paper should present original or new research findings related to co-operatives. It may discuss new concepts, models, frameworks, market research, surveys, action research, empirical studies or scientific research.

The manuscript must not exceed 9,000 words, including tables, figures, endnotes, references, supporting materials and appendices.

The paper may include:

1. Introduction or Background
2. Literature Review or Theoretical Background
3. Hypothesis Development
4. Methodology
5. Results
6. Discussion
7. Implications, Limitations and Future Research
8. Conclusion

2. Conceptual or Methodological Paper

This type of paper should develop ideas, frameworks, models, theories or research methods related to co-operatives. It should identify gaps in previous literature and explain how the paper advances theoretical or practical knowledge.

A conceptual or methodological paper must not be merely a literature review and must not exceed 9,000 words, including tables, figures and references.

3. Case Study

A case study should describe an actual or hypothetical intervention, experience or situation related to co-operatives. It may focus on a particular stakeholder, organisation, industry, destination or country.

The manuscript must not exceed 7,000 words, including tables, figures and references.

The paper may include:

1. Background
2. Objectives
3. Case or Study Description
4. Results and Discussion
5. Implications or Future Agenda

4. Book Review

A book review should introduce, evaluate and discuss a book or collection of publications related to co-operatives.

Book reviews must not exceed 1,500 words and should include the author or editor, book title, publisher, publication year, number of pages, original publication language, content summary and critical evaluation.

The review may include:

1. Introduction
2. Summary
3. Critique
4. Recommendation
5. Conclusion

MJCS accepts manuscripts written in Malay or English.

Manuscripts written in Malay must also provide the title, abstract and keywords in English.

• The manuscript must be prepared on A4-size pages.
• The complete manuscript should not exceed 25 pages, including endnotes, references, supporting materials and appendices.
• Use margins of 1 inch or 2.5 cm on every side.
• Use Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1.5 line spacing.
• The main text, references and headings should be aligned to the left.
• The manuscript should include the title, author names, designations, organisational affiliations, addresses, contact numbers and email addresses.

The manuscript must have a clear and concise title of no more than 15 words.

The title should use Times New Roman, 16-point font, bold and centre-aligned.

The abstract must not exceed 200 words and should appear at the beginning of the manuscript.

It should briefly explain the purpose, procedures or methodology, principal findings and major conclusion of the research.

The abstract should be written as one paragraph using 10-point font.

Authors must provide between three and five keywords after the abstract.

Keywords should be written in italics using 10-point font.

• Figures may include photographs, illustrations, colour graphs and flowcharts.
• Every figure must be inserted in the appropriate location within the manuscript.
• Figures must be numbered consecutively according to their first appearance in the text.
• The figure caption and description must appear below the figure.
• Figures should have a minimum resolution of 200 dpi.
• Figure captions should use Times New Roman, 10-point font and centre alignment.

• Tables should be clear, organised and self-explanatory.
• The table number and title should appear above the table.
• Text within the table should use Times New Roman, 11-point font.
• Table titles should use Times New Roman, 10-point font and centre alignment.

Acknowledgements are optional and must not exceed 100 words.

They should be placed at the end of the manuscript, immediately before the reference list.

References should be presented in a separate section at the end of the manuscript using the APA 7th edition referencing style.

Endnotes should be kept to a minimum.

• The submitted manuscript must not have been published previously or be under consideration by another journal.
• The Chief Editor will conduct an initial screening to determine whether the manuscript is suitable for MJCS.
• Manuscripts considered unsuitable may be returned to the authors.
• Suitable manuscripts will be evaluated by Editorial Advisory Board members or other appointed subject experts.
• The review process may take approximately six to eight weeks.
• Authors may be required to make major changes or improvements based on the reviewers’ comments.
• The editors may make minor editorial corrections without changing the intended meaning of the manuscript.

Authors must ensure that their manuscript is entirely original. Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical publishing behaviour and is not accepted by MJCS.

A manuscript containing elements of plagiarism may be rejected by the Chief Editor.

The publisher is not responsible for allegations or legal action arising from the content of a published manuscript.

An honorarium may be paid to authors whose articles are successfully published.

Authors may also receive a copy of the journal after publication.

Manuscripts should be submitted through the MJCS online submission system.

Submit a Manuscript

Authors may also contact the editorial office at mjcs@ikma.edu.my.

MJCS applies a blind review process. The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed during the review process.

MJCS does not charge manuscript processing or publication fees.