AJIS Manuscript Preparation and Submission Guidelines

The Australasian Journal of Information Systems (AJIS) provides a scholarly platform for the dissemination of high-quality research within the field of Information Systems. To ensure a consistent and professional standard of publication, all contributors must adhere to specific formatting and stylistic requirements. These guidelines are designed to facilitate the peer-review process and ensure clarity for the readership.

General Manuscript Requirements

All submissions should be prepared in a word-processing format such as Microsoft Word. The document should be double-spaced with generous margins (at least 2.5 cm) on all sides. Font selection should be standard, such as Times New Roman or Arial, at 12-point size. All pages must be numbered consecutively, including the title page, abstract, references, and appendices.

Structure of the Submission

A well-structured manuscript is essential for the readability and impact of your research. The following sections are typically required:

• Title Page: Include a concise and informative title, the names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, and the contact details for the corresponding author.
• Abstract: Provide a standalone summary of the research, typically between 150 and 250 words. It should encapsulate the research problem, methodology, key findings, and implications.
• Keywords: Include 4 to 6 keywords that represent the core themes of the paper to facilitate indexing and searchability.
• Introduction: Clearly define the research problem, state the objectives, and explain the significance of the study.
• Literature Review: Provide a critical synthesis of existing research, situating the current paper within the broader academic discourse.
• Methodology: Describe the research design, data collection, and analytical techniques in sufficient detail to allow for reproducibility.
• Results and Discussion: Present findings objectively and interpret their implications in the context of the research questions.
• Conclusion: Summarize the main contributions and offer suggestions for future research.
• References: Ensure all citations are accurate and adhere to the specified citation style.

Citations and Referencing

AJIS requires strict adherence to the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. It is the responsibility of the author to ensure that every reference cited in the text appears in the reference list, and that every entry in the reference list is cited in the text. Ensure that the most recent edition of the APA style guide is consulted for formatting electronic sources, DOI citations, and complex secondary sources.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be integrated into the text as close as possible to their first mention. Each must be numbered consecutively and provided with a clear, descriptive caption. High-resolution images are required for figures to ensure clarity during the digital publication process. Avoid excessive use of decorative elements; prioritize the clarity of data presentation.

Submission Process

Submissions must be made through the journals online submission portal. Authors should ensure that the document has been "anonymized" for blind reviewmeaning the names and affiliations of authors are removed from the main body of the text, and references to their own work are masked to prevent identification.

By following these guidelines, authors help maintain the academic rigor of AJIS and streamline the editorial and review workflow. For questions regarding specific formatting challenges, authors are encouraged to review recent issues of the journal to observe the standard presentation of accepted manuscripts.