Guidelines for Authors

The International Journal of Arts, Business Management and Economics Studies (IJABMES) welcomes original, high-quality research papers, review articles, and case studies in Arts, Business, Management, and Economics. Authors are requested to carefully follow the submission guidelines to ensure smooth processing and publication of their manuscripts.

1. Manuscript Preparation

• The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
• Articles should be written in English, in clear and concise language.
• Manuscript length: 4,000–7,000 words (including references, tables, and figures).
• Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing.
• Structure should include:
o Title Page (Title, Author(s), Affiliation, Email)
o Abstract (150–250 words) with 4–6 Keywords
o Introduction
o Literature Review / Background
o Methodology
o Results / Findings
o Discussion
o Conclusion
o References (APA 7th Edition)

2. Abstract & Keywords

• Abstract must clearly state the purpose, methodology, findings, and implications of the study.
• Provide 4–6 relevant keywords for indexing purposes.

3. Referencing Style

• Authors must follow the APA (7th edition) referencing style.
• All sources must be properly cited both in-text and in the reference list.

4. Plagiarism Policy

• The journal follows a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism.
• Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding the acceptable limit will be rejected immediately.

5. Ethical Considerations

• Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards.
• Any conflicts of interest or funding acknowledgments must be clearly stated.

6. Submission Process

• Manuscripts should be submitted via the official submission system / journal email.
• Only electronic submissions in MS Word format (.doc/.docx) are accepted.
• After submission, manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review.

7. Review & Publication Process

• Each paper is reviewed by at least two expert reviewers.
• Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments.
• Final acceptance is based on originality, quality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

8. Copyright & Licensing

• Upon acceptance, authors transfer the copyright of the manuscript to IJABMES.
• The journal follows an open access policy, ensuring that all published work is freely available to readers worldwide.