The Journal of Optimization and Supply Chain Management (JOSCM) is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality empirical and theoretical research with significant impact across the fields of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The journal comprehensively covers a broad spectrum of topics, including Operational Research, Optimization, Supply Chain Management, and related disciplines. To ensure the highest academic standards, every manuscript is subjected to a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished international editorial board. The journal’s primary mission is to disseminate knowledge that advances industrial practices and fortifies the theoretical foundations critical for effective and informed decision-making. JOSCM publishes original research articles presenting developments in theory, methodology, practical applications, as well as comprehensive surveys and critical reviews.

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About the Journal:

Journal Title: Journal of Optimization and Supply Chain Management

Country of Publication: Oman, Muscat.

Publisher: Institution of International Scientific Services(ISS)

Subject Area: Optimization, Logistics, Supply and Operations Management

Format: Print and Online

Print    ISSN: 3079-1022

Online ISSN: 3079-1030

Frequency: Quarterly 

Publishing Schedule: March, June, September, and December

Language: English 

Open Access: Yes, free access to articles

Article types: Research and review papers.

Primary Review: 10 days, approximately.

Peer Review Policy: Double-blind peer-review

Average Refereeing Time: 12 weeks

Acceptance Rate: 20%

Article Processing Charges: No Article Publication Charges (APCs). 

Citation Style: The APA citation style.

Website: https://joscm.refconf.com

Email: [email protected]

Gmail: [email protected]  

Address: Office of the Journal of Optimization and Supply Chain Management, South Al Mabilah, Al Seeb, Muscat Governorate, Oman.

Indexing & Abstracting: ROAD, ISSN, Google Scholar, Academia, etc.

COPE: The Journal of Optimization and Supply Chain Management (JOSCM) follows the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct in dealing with potential cases of misconduct.

Copyright: Authors retain unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights.

Type of License: Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Required files to upload: Authors must submit the following five essential files through the manuscript submission system: 1. Main Manuscript File (without the author details and prepared based on the provided template. 2. Title Page, 3. Authorship Form (must include the article title, full names of all authors, and be signed by all authors), 4. Conflicts of Interest Form (must be signed by the Corresponding Author and uploaded with the Main Manuscript File), and 5. Cover Letter (Please include any necessary information in the cover letter.)

Special Issues:

• Operational Research and Machine Learning: Game Theory Applications and Internet of Things in Management Science (ORML2025)
• Advances in OR and Decision Support Systems under Uncertainty and Disruption (AORDSUS)