AUTHOR GUIDELINES

The author guidelines for submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Business Practice, Economics, and Finance (JoBPEF) are designed to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to scholarly standards. Authors are encouraged to follow these guidelines carefully to facilitate the submission and review process. The following outlines the key elements of JoBPEF's author guidelines:

Manuscript Preparation:

   - Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the journal's formatting guidelines, including font style, size, and spacing.

   - Use clear and concise language, avoiding jargon and unnecessary technical terms.

   - Structure the manuscript with clearly defined sections such as introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.

   - Include appropriate headings and subheadings to organize the content logically.

Title and Abstract:

   - Provide a concise and informative title that accurately reflects the content of the manuscript.

   - Include an abstract of 150-250 words summarizing the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.

   - Use keywords or phrases that capture the essence of the research to facilitate indexing and searchability

Keywords:

   - Include 3-5 keywords or phrases that describe the main concepts or topics addressed in the manuscript.

   - Choose keywords that are relevant to the field of business, economics, and finance and are likely to be used by readers searching for related content.

References:

   - Follow a consistent citation style (e.g., APA) throughout the manuscript.

   - Provide complete and accurate bibliographic information for all cited sources, including author(s), title, publication year, journal or book title, volume/issue number (if applicable), and page numbers.

   - Ensure that all references cited in the text are included in the reference list, and vice versa.

Tables, Figures, and Appendices:

   - Present tables and figures clearly and concisely, with informative titles and captions.

   - Number tables and figures sequentially and refer to them in the text by their respective numbers.

   - Include appendices for supplementary materials such as data sources, additional analyses, or detailed methodology.

Ethical Considerations:

   - Ensure that the research complies with ethical standards and guidelines, including those related to human subjects, animal welfare, and conflicts of interest.

   - Provide acknowledgments for funding sources, research collaborators, and other contributors who have supported the research.

Submission Process:

   - Submit the manuscript electronically through the journal's online submission system or via email, following the instructions provided on the journal website.

   - Include a cover letter briefly summarizing the significance of the research, its originality, and its contribution to the field.

Review and Revision:

   - Respond promptly to any feedback or requests for revisions from the editorial team or reviewers.

   - Revise the manuscript as necessary to address reviewers' comments and improve the clarity, accuracy, and presentation of the research.

By adhering to these author guidelines, authors can ensure that their manuscripts meet the standards of quality, professionalism, and integrity expected by JoBPEF. Authors are encouraged to consult the journal website for specific formatting requirements and submission instructions.