Manuscript Recommendation Policy

The JSMS offers a manuscript recommendation service to support authors whose submissions don’t fit for publication due to the journal's scope, focus, or strategic fit.

Where appropriate, and at the discretion of the editorial team, authors may be provided with recommendations for alternative journals that may better align with the subject matter, methodology, or contribution of their research. Such recommendations are offered solely as guidance and do not imply endorsement or guarantee of acceptance by any other journal.

Authors retain full autonomy and discretion in deciding whether to pursue the suggested alternatives. Participation in the manuscript recommendation service is voluntary and does not involve any fees or charges, and does not affect the editorial evaluation of the submission or the author’s ability to submit future manuscripts to JSMS.