Information to Authors

Submission of Manuscripts:
Authors are requested to submit either (i) an electronic file sent per e-mail to one of the editors in chief, or (ii) 3 copies of their manuscript as well as a floppy disk or CD-ROM containing the electronic files of the paper to one of the Editors in chief.

Preparation of manuscripts: 
(1) Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors whose native language is not English are recommended to seek the advice of native English speaker, if possible, before submitting their manuscripts. (2) Manuscripts should be typed on one side of the paper only, with wide margins and double spacing throughout. For the electronic file of the text you may use any standard word processor.. Do not use page layout software and do not send PostScript files of the text. (3) The title page should contain (i) a title, (ii) author’s name(s), (iii) affiliation(s), (iv) an abstract, (v) keywords, (vi) a complete correspondence address, including a telephone number, a fax number, and an e-mail address. (4) Each table should be provided on a separate sheet. Tables should not be included in the text. (5) Figure captions should be provided all together on a separate sheet. (6) Each illustration should be provided on a separate sheet. Illustrations should not be included in the text. The original drawings (no photocopies) are required. Electronic files of illustrations should preferably be formatted in Encapsulated PostScript Format. (7) Footnotes should be kept to a minimum, and they should be provided all together on a separate sheet. (8) References should be cited as follows:

Booth, W. and Williams, J. (1998). The art of research. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
Burke, L. (2003). “The future role of librarians in the virtual library environment”. The Australian Library Journal, 51(1): 1 -16
Curry, E. (2001). Technological advances in reference: a paradigm shift? Library Trends, June: 6-13

Proofs:
The corresponding author is asked to check the gallery proofs. Corrections others than printer’s errors, however, should be avoided. Costs arising from such corrections will be charged. Offprints : For each contribution the corresponding author will receive one copy of the issue free of charge. An order form for additional offprints, additional issues or a pdf file will be provided along with the gallery proofs.

Copyright:
Authors submitting a manuscript do so on the understanding that they have read and agreed to the terms of the lOS Press Author Copyright Agreement in the authors corner on our web site http://www.iospress.nl.

NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS

The Journal of Knowledge Management is an annual publication of the Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA. The main purpose of this journal is to serve as an outlet for reports of empirical research and reviews that have theoretical and practical implications for knowledge management. Contributors from all disciplines pertaining to knowledge management practices are welcome. Authors who wish to submit a manuscript should:
  • Submit three copies of the manuscript to the Editor at the address given below. Since manuscripts will be reviewed anonymously (blind reviews) by two readers, the name (s) of the author(s) should not be included in the manuscript to ensure anonymity of review. It is the author’s responsibility to remove all identifying information from the manuscript. The title must be written on the first page of the text.
  • Follow the style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (8th edition), in citations, referencing, tables and figures, general writing style and in the preparation of manuscripts.
  • Submit double spaced typed manuscripts on white A4 size papers, except for block citations, which must be double- intended and single spaced.
  • Do not send manuscripts which have been published in other publications or submitted to other journals.
  • Do not exceed 5,000 words. Most accepted manuscripts require some revision. The editorial committee will inform the author(s) of the changes suggested.
All enquiries, subscription (RM20 per copy) and change address should be sent to the Chairman of the Publications Committee.

The address of the Editor and Chairman of the Publications Committee:
Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Perdana Campus,
No. 1, Jalan AU1O/A, Section UlO, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor D.E., Malaysia.
Tel: 03-79 622002/2013 Fax: 03-79622007