Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

SUBMISSION POLICY

Authors should submit their manuscripts in Word format via online submission. All manuscripts must adhere to the journal's guidelines.

Upon submission, the author(s) will receive confirmation along with submission declaration forms that must be completed and signed before the editors can process the manuscript.

PEER REVIEW PROCESS AND EDITORIAL DECISION

All submitted manuscripts are reviewed by the editorial staff. Manuscripts deemed inappropriate to the journal’s criteria are promptly rejected without external review. Manuscripts with potential interest to the readership undergo a double-blind peer review process. The editor makes a decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations, which may include: Rejected, Requires Major Revision, Needs Minor Revision, or Accepted.

The Editor-in-Chief has the final authority on which manuscripts are published in the journal.

Review Process:

  1. Author submits the manuscript
  2. Editor’s evaluation (some manuscripts may be rejected or returned before the review process)
  3. Double-blind peer review
  4. Editor’s decision
  5. Confirmation to the authors

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Each manuscript must include a reference list containing only the cited works, using Mendeley or Zotero as reference tools. References must be accurately formatted according to APA citation style.

Format:

  • Manuscripts must be typed on A4 paper (210mm x 297mm) in 12-point Times New Roman, with 1.5 line spacing, except for indented quotations.
  • The manuscript must be saved in a Word file.
  • All pages, including tables, appendices, and references, should be numbered sequentially.
  • Numbers from one to ten should be spelled out, except in tables, lists, and cases involving mathematical, statistical, scientific, or technical measurements (e.g., three days; 3 kilometers; 30 years).
  • Authors are encouraged to use the journal's manuscript template.

Language:

  • The manuscript must be written in academic English, following Webster’s International Dictionary for spelling.
  • To ensure anonymity in the review process, authors should not identify themselves directly or indirectly in the paper. A single author should not use "we."
  • Non-native English-speaking authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts checked for grammar and clarity before submission.
  • Manuscripts should not have more than 250 language errors or exceed 5% plagiarism indicators.

Article Length:

  • The manuscript should be between 4,000 and 7,000 words.
  • The word count excludes tables, figures, and references.
  • Manuscripts outside this range may be returned for revision before being considered.

TITLE PAGE

Article Title:

  • The title should be specific, concise, and effective, not exceeding 20 words.
  • It should be clear and straightforward, giving readers a quick understanding of the content.

Author’s Name and Affiliations:

  • Each author’s full name
  • Affiliation at the time the research was conducted
  • Complete contact details, including postal address, phone number, and email
  • If multiple authors contributed, the corresponding author(s) should be specified.
  • Author details will be listed in the ABOUT THE AUTHOR (short CV) section.

Abstract:

  • The abstract should stand alone and not include citations.
  • It should concisely state the purpose, methods, findings, and value of the manuscript.
  • The abstract should be non-technical yet informative.
  • The title of the manuscript, but not the author’s name or identification, should appear on the abstract page.
  • Word count: 100-200 words.
  • The abstract must be presented in English on a separate page before the main text.

Keywords:

  • Authors should select a maximum of five keywords that are specific and essential to the article.
  • Keywords and classification should be provided after the abstract.

JEL Classification Numbers:

  • Authors should include 1-3 JEL Classification Numbers (for economic literature classification).
  • A classification guide is available at JEL Guide.

MAIN ARTICLE STRUCTURE

Introduction

  • Explains the purpose and motivation of the study.
  • Provides details on research methods and key findings.
  • Written in a non-technical but informative manner.

Literature Review

  • Discusses relevant literature and the theoretical foundation of the research.

Methods Typically includes:

  1. Sampling (target population, research context, units of analysis, respondents’ profiles)
  2. Data Collection
  3. Measurement Methods

Results

  • Reports findings with sufficient detail.
  • Explains the statistical analysis conducted.

Discussion

  • Restates the study’s main purpose and its importance.
  • Summarizes the results in relation to each research objective or hypothesis.
  • Compares findings with existing literature.
  • Provides possible explanations for unexpected results.
  • Discusses managerial implications.
  • Highlights study limitations that may impact validity.
  • Suggests future research opportunities.

Conclusion

  • Summarizes key findings.
  • Provides suggestions for further research.
  • Should not replicate the abstract.

Limitations

  • Identifies major flaws or limitations in the study.
  • Discusses potential impacts on validity.
  • Answers whether the issue arises from errors, methodology, or validity concerns.

References

  • Authors must use a reference management tool (e.g., Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero).
  • References should follow APA style.
  • Authors may use flexible subheadings under main headings.
  • Authors are encouraged to use the manuscript template.

ARTWORK & TABLES

  • Figures and tables must be of high quality.
  • Low-resolution images are not acceptable.
  • Figures and tables should be numbered separately (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
  • Each figure and table must have a title and should be placed on a separate page at the end of the manuscript.
  • If reproducing published figures/tables, authors must obtain permission from the copyright holder.