Author Guidelines
The Journal of Business Practice, Economics and Finance (JOBPEF) welcomes the submission of
high-quality, original research articles, review papers, case studies, and book reviews related to business education,
management studies, entrepreneurship, public policy, and allied disciplines. To ensure a smooth and timely review and
publication process, authors are requested to adhere strictly to the following guidelines:
1. Manuscript Submission
- All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s submission portal or email: editor@jobpef.com.ng.
- Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- A cover letter must accompany each submission, highlighting the manuscript's significance, originality, and conformity with the journal's scope.
2. Manuscript Structure
Authors should structure their manuscripts in the following format:
a. Title Page
- Title of the paper (concise, descriptive, and informative)
- Full names of all authors
- Institutional affiliations
- Corresponding author’s email address and phone number
b. Abstract
- A concise summary of the paper (150–250 words)
- Should highlight the objective, methodology, findings, and conclusion
c. Keywords
- Provide 4–6 relevant keywords for indexing and search optimization
d. Main Text Sections (for research articles)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion and Recommendations
- References
For review papers, case studies, and conceptual articles, alternative headings may be used as appropriate.
3. Formatting Requirements
- Language: Manuscripts should be written in clear and grammatically correct English. British or American English is acceptable, but consistency must be maintained throughout.
- Font and Spacing: Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing, and justified text alignment.
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
- Page Limit: Articles should be between 4,000–8,000 words (excluding references and appendices). Longer manuscripts may be accepted with editorial approval.
4. Referencing Style
- The journal uses the APA 7th edition referencing style. Authors must ensure that in-text citations and reference lists follow APA guidelines.
- All references should be listed alphabetically at the end of the manuscript and cited appropriately in the body of the text.
5. Tables and Figures
- Tables and figures should be clearly labeled, numbered sequentially, and placed within the text close to where they are first referenced.
- Include a short title for each table or figure and cite the source if adapted.
6. Plagiarism and Ethical Considerations
- All submissions will undergo plagiarism checks using professional software. A similarity index above 15% may lead to desk rejection.
- Ethical approval must be obtained for studies involving human subjects, and informed consent should be documented.
- All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
7. Authorship and Acknowledgements
- Only individuals who made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.
- Contributions from others (e.g., technical support, funding) should be acknowledged appropriately.
- Any changes to authorship after submission require written approval from all authors.
8. Peer Review Process
- Submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
- Authors should not include any identifying information within the manuscript to preserve anonymity.
- The review process typically takes 4–6 weeks, after which authors will receive a decision: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.
9. Copyright and Licensing
- Upon acceptance, authors will be required to sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement.
- IJIS uses the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing others to share and adapt the work with appropriate credit.
10. Article Processing Charges (APC)
- IJIS currently operates under an open access model. Authors may be required to pay a modest Article Processing Charge to cover publishing and indexing costs. Fee waivers are available upon request and subject to editorial discretion.
11. Publication Frequency
- The journal is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December).
- Accepted manuscripts will be published online ahead of print as “Articles in Press.”
