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Author Guidelines

Paper Title: Should be concise and not exceed 15 words.
  • Abstract: Include an abstract of 200–300 words.
  • Keywords: Provide 5–8 relevant keywords after the abstract.
  • Manuscript Length: The total length should be between 4,500 and 8,000 words, including tables, figures, and references.
  • Language and Grammar: Authors should ensure that manuscripts are written in clear, grammatically correct English. It is recommended to use tools such as Grammarly (or similar) to check language and usage before submission.
  • Format: Prepare the manuscript in Microsoft Word, using Times New Roman, font size 12, double spacing, and justified alignment.
  • Pagination: Number all pages.
  • Figures and Tables:
    • Number them as Table 1, Figure 1, etc.
    • Indicate clearly in the text where each figure or table should appear.
    • Mention sources for all figures and tables.
  • References: Follow the APA 7th Edition referencing style.
  • Plagiarism Check: All manuscripts will be screened using Turnitin. It is recommended that the similarity index be below 20% overall and less than 1% from any single source.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting, please ensure the following documents are ready:

  1. Cover Letter – Briefly describe the paper and explain how it fits the journal’s scope.
  2. Title Page and Abstract – Include the title, abstract, keywords, and author details (names, affiliations and Google Scholar profile links).
  3. Main Manuscript – Exclude identifying information. Include the title, abstract, keywords, main text, figures and tables (with placement indications), and references.
  4. Appendices (if any) – Provide supplementary material such as questionnaires, additional data, or extra figures and tables.
  • Author Declaration Form – Must include the following statements:
    a) The work is original and unpublished.
    b) The manuscript is not under review elsewhere.
    c) Any conflicts of interest are disclosed.
    d) The corresponding author has the consent of all co-authors for submission.

Articles

Section default policy

Research Paper

Research Paper: Reports original empirical, conceptual, or methodological research contributing to management knowledge.

Practitioner Paper

Practitioner Paper: Presents evidence-based managerial practices, organizational innovations, and lessons from industry.

Review Article

Review Article: Synthesizes existing literature using systematic or structured review methods to identify trends and future research directions. 

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