Author Guidelines

The Manuscript General Guidelines

The submission is an original research paper. Occasionally published review articles summarising existing knowledge are accepted only if they are based on a systematic literature review. The manuscript must be at most the required size of at least 4,000 words and a maximum of 8,000 words, including tables, pictures, graphics, references, and an appendix. The manuscript is typed in text format (.doc / .docx), A4 size (21 x 29.7 cm) with top, right, bottom, and left margins of 2.5 cm each, spaced 1 using Calibri 11pt, except section titles and chapters 12pt, abstracts 10pt, and 9pt for tables. The distance between paragraphs one and the next 6pt. The manuscript consists of separate sections and does not use encoding or numbering of both sections and subsections. For more detailed information, please download the article template that we have provided.

Structure of the Article

The structure of the article consists of the following:

  • The title of the manuscript. The title should be informative, written both briefly and clearly, and appropriate to the issue to be discussed in the manuscript. The article title does not contain any uncommon abbreviation. The article title should be written at most 20 words, in Calibri font size 12pt, bold, and center. An abstract should be a summary of significant items of the main paper.
  • Abstract. Authors must supply a structured abstract in their submission, set out under 4-7 sub-headings :
  1. Objective (mandatory)
  2. Research Design & Methods (mandatory)
  3. Findings (mandatory)
  4. Research implications (if applicable)
  5. Practical implications (if applicable)
  6. Social implications (if applicable)
  7. Recommendations (if applicable)
  8. Contribution & Value Added (mandatory)
  • Abstract: Maximum is 200 words (including keywords and article classification), font Calibri 10 pt.
  • Authors should avoid the use of personal pronouns within the structured abstract and body of the paper (e.g., "this paper investigates..." is correct, and "I investigate..." is incorrect). Add Journal of Economic Literature (JEL) classification under the keywords; see the JEL Code Guide.
  • Introduction. In the introduction section, the research context should be established, and the purpose and hypothesis that was investigated should be stated. The information on previous research on the subject can be included in the Introduction or the following section. Also, the main idea, importance, novelty, etc., can be indicated in this section. Use style Paragraph body, Calibri 11 pt, and line spacing single.
  • Literature Review. A literature survey reveals all important authors dealing with the article's topic. Use style Paragraph body, Calibri 11 pt, and line spacing single. Use subsections if needed with the title subsection with Calibri 11pt, bold, aligned left, and line spacing single.
  • Methods. The method is implemented to solve problems, including analytic methods. The methods used in the research problem-solving are explained in this part. Use style Paragraph body, Calibri 11 pt, and line spacing single.
  • Finding. The findings should be clear and concise. If the paper requires a table or image, use a formatted template.
  • Discussion. Discussion should explore the significance of the results of the work, not repeat them.
  • Conclusion. Presents the conclusion of the paper based on results and analysis described in the previous section. A conclusion can also include research implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research.
  • Acknowledgment (if Needed). Thank you to those who deserve (donors/sponsors), materials contributors, and research facilities.
  • References. References Style use American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition. We recommend using the Mendeley reference application management. The bibliography must include more than 20 scientific references.

Format Figures and Tables

The number and title of the picture must be written below the image, in Calibri font, 9pt. In contrast, the number and title of the table must be written above the table, in Calibri font, 10pt. Add the source of figures and tables taken (surname and year) below, Calibri font, 9pt. It is recommended that the tables and graphs are not in the form of a picture (image). A dot indicates a decimal and not a comma (e.g., 0.0576 instead of 0,0576 cm); the number of thousands/millions is indicated by a comma, not a dot  (e.g., USD150,000).

DUTIES FOR AUTHORS

Reporting standards

Authors of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Review articles should be accurate, objective, and comprehensive, while editorial 'opinion' or perspective pieces should be identified as such. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

 

Originality and Plagiarism

The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works and that if they have used the work and words of others, this has been appropriately cited or quoted. Plagiarism takes many forms, from 'passing off' another's paper as the author's paper, to copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another's paper (without attribution), to claiming results from research conducted by others. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable. We will check each manuscript using a similarity checker to ensure the originality of the article. Furthermore, each submitted article should be accompanied by a letter of statement from the author(s) stating that the article is free from plagiarism.

 

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

An author should only generally publish manuscripts describing the same research in one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals concurrently constitutes unacceptable publishing behavior.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have influenced the nature of the reported work. Information obtained privately (from the conversation, correspondence, or discussion with third parties) must not be used or reported without explicit written permission from the source. Authors should not use information obtained while providing confidential services, such as refereeing manuscripts or grant applications, unless they have obtained the explicit written permission of the author(s) of the work involved in these services.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have contributed significantly to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Where others have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors.

The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included in the paper and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or another substantive conflict of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

Fundamental errors in published works

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, the author should promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper. Suppose the editor or the publisher learns from a third party that a published work contains a significant error. In that case, the author should promptly retract or correct the paper or provide evidence to the editor of the correctness of the original paper.