Author Guidelines

The journal welcomes high-quality original research articles, review papers, and short communications in the field of economics and related interdisciplinary domains. Authors are advised to read the following guidelines carefully before submission.

1. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

  • Research Articles (4000–8000 words)

  • Review Articles (5000–10000 words)

  • Short Communications (2000–3000 words)

2. Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system (OJS platform).

  • Email submissions are not accepted

  • Authors must register and upload their manuscript through the system

  • All communication will be conducted via the journal portal

3. Manuscript Preparation

3.1 General Format

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

3.2 Structure of Manuscript

Manuscripts should be arranged in the following order:

  1. Title Page

    • Title of the manuscript

    • Author names and affiliations

    • Corresponding author details (email, ORCID)

  2. Abstract (150–250 words)

    • Clear summary of objectives, methods, results, and conclusions

  3. Keywords (4–6 keywords)

  4. Main Text

    • Introduction

    • Literature Review

    • Methodology

    • Results

    • Discussion

    • Conclusion

  5. Acknowledgments (if applicable)

  6. Funding Information

  7. Conflict of Interest Statement

  8. References

4. Referencing Style

The journal follows APA / Harvard referencing style (choose one and stay consistent).

  • All references must be cited in the text

  • DOI numbers should be included where available

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of references

5. Figures and Tables

  • Figures and tables must be clearly labeled and numbered

  • High-resolution images (minimum 300 DPI)

  • Each figure/table must have a caption

6. Ethical Requirements

Authors must comply with ethical standards:

  • Submit only original work

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, or manipulation

  • Obtain necessary ethical approvals for research involving humans/animals

  • Disclose conflicts of interest

7. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software (Turnitin/iThenticate).

  • Acceptable similarity index: below 15%

  • Manuscripts exceeding this limit will be rejected

8. Peer Review Process

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process:

  • Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers

  • Review process duration: 4–8 weeks

  • Final decision rests with the editorial board

9. Open Access Policy

This journal is an open-access journal, providing immediate access to all published content.

10. Copyright & Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright

  • Articles are published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY or similar)

  • Proper attribution is required for reuse

11. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • USD 300 (applicable after acceptance only)

12. Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure:

  • Accuracy of data and results

  • Proper authorship contribution

  • No simultaneous submission to other journals

13. Withdrawal Policy

Authors may request withdrawal before acceptance.
After acceptance, withdrawal is only allowed under exceptional circumstances.

14. Contact Information

For submission-related queries, authors may contact the editorial office via the official email provided on the website.