Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Advanced Research in Economics and Business Strategy Journal  welcomes submissions of original research articles, review papers, conceptual papers, and case studies in economics, business strategy, finance, management, marketing, and related disciplines. All submissions are subject to double‑blind peer review and must comply with the journal’s Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.

1. Submission Requirements

  • Scope and originality

    • Manuscripts must fall within the Aims and Scope of the journal.

    • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal or publication outlet (in any language).

    • Any use of previously published material (tables, figures, large text fragments) must be clearly cited, and written permission from the copyright holder must be obtained where required

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  • Language: The journal accepts manuscripts written in English, French or Arabic.

  • File format and submission

    • :Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) using the official journal template.

    • Submissions are made online via the journal platform.

  • Length

    • Full research articles and review papers: typically 5,000–8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

    • Shorter conceptual papers or case studies may be considered if the contribution is clear and substantial.

  • Templates
    Authors must use the official templates:

    English

    Français

    العربية

  • Ethics and authorship

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order. The journal template follows this structure.

2.1 Title Page

  • Title: Concise, informative, and descriptive (maximum 15 words). Avoid abbreviations where possible.

  • Author information: Full names, academic or professional affiliations (department, institution, city, country), and email addresses for all authors.

  • Corresponding author: Indicate with an asterisk (*) and provide full contact details (email, institutional address).

  • ORCID ID: Include ORCID iDs for all authors.

2.2 Abstract

  • Length: 150–250 words.

  • Content: Briefly state the purpose, theoretical or conceptual background, methodology, key results, and main implications (theoretical, managerial, and/or policy).

  • The abstract should be self‑contained and should not contain references or unexplained abbreviations.

2.3 Keywords

  • Provide 5–7 keywords that accurately reflect the main topics, methods, and context of the manuscript.

  • Avoid very general terms (e.g., “study”, “research”) and compound expressions with “and/of” when possible.

  • JEL codes.

2.4 Main Text

The main text typically includes the following sections (section headings may be adapted to the nature of the paper, but the logic should be clear):

  • Introduction

    • Present the research problem, objectives, and research questions or hypotheses.

    • Explain the theoretical and practical relevance of the study and its contribution to existing literature.

  • Literature Review / Theoretical Background

    • Synthesize relevant literature and theoretical frameworks.

    • Identify gaps, limitations, or controversies in the current state of knowledge that justify the study.

  • Methodology / Research Design

    • Describe the research design, data sources, sampling, data collection methods, and analytical techniques.

    • Provide enough detail to allow replication and critical assessment.

    • For empirical research involving human participants or sensitive data, include an ethics statement (ethics committee approval, informed consent).

  • Results / Findings

    • Present the results clearly and logically, using tables, figures, and descriptive/numerical statistics as appropriate.

    • Avoid repeating in the text all numerical details that are already given in tables or figures.

  • Discussion

    • Interpret the results in light of the research questions and literature.

    • Highlight theoretical implications, managerial or policy implications, and discuss limitations of the study.

  • Conclusion

    • Summarize the main findings and contributions.

    • Suggest implications for future research, practice, and/or policy.

  • Acknowledgments (if applicable)

    • Acknowledge funding sources, grants, supporting institutions, or individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria.

    • Include any necessary statements regarding data, ethics, or support.

  • References

    • Provide a complete list of all sources cited in the text, formatted according to APA style (latest edition accepted by the journal).

    • Every in‑text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

  • Appendices (if applicable)

    • Include supplementary material such as survey instruments, detailed statistical outputs, robustness checks, or additional figures and tables that support but are not essential to the main text.

3. Tables and Figures

  • Numbering

    • Number tables and figures separately and consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Table 2; Figure 1, Figure 2).

  • Titles and captions

    • Tables: Provide a concise, descriptive title above each table.

    • Figures: Provide a clear caption below each figure, explaining symbols, abbreviations, and units.

  • Placement and quality

    • Embed tables and figures in the manuscript near the first point of reference, and also supply them as separate files if requested by the editorial office.

    • Ensure that all tables and figures are clear, legible, and of sufficient resolution for publication.

  • Permissions

    • If reproducing or adapting tables/figures from other sources, obtain written permission and provide appropriate credit in the caption.

4. Citations and References (APA Style)

The journal uses APA (author–date) style.

  • In‑text citations

    • Single author: (Smith, 2020)

    • Two authors: (Smith & Johnson, 2020)

    • Three or more authors: (Smith et al., 2020)

    • Multiple references: (Brown, 2018; Smith & Johnson, 2020; Wang et al., 2021)

  • Reference list examples

    • Journal article

      • Smith, J., & Johnson, L. (2020). Title of the article. Journal Name, 12(3), 45–62. https://doi.org/xxxx

    • Book

      • Brown, T. (2019). Title of the book. Publisher.

    • Book chapter

      • Lee, A. (2021). Title of the chapter. In B. Green (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. 100–120). Publisher.

    • Conference paper

      • Ahmed, K., & Benali, S. (2022). Title of the paper. In Proceedings of the Xth International Conference on … (pp. 50–60). Publisher.

    • Website

      • Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the webpage. Website Name. URL

Authors are responsible for checking the accuracy and completeness of all references.