Before you submit. Check that your manuscript fits the Aims & Scope, has not been published or submitted elsewhere, and has been approved by all co-authors.

Article types and length

Type	Length (excluding references)	Abstract
Original Research Article	4,000–8,000 words	Structured, up to 250 words
Review Article	5,000–10,000 words	Up to 250 words
Conceptual Paper	4,000–8,000 words	Up to 250 words
Case Study	3,000–6,000 words	Up to 200 words
Short Communication	1,500–3,000 words	Up to 150 words

 

File format. Submit the manuscript as a Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx), Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, 2.5 cm margins, with page numbers.

Title page (uploaded as a separate file to keep review anonymous):

• Full title
• Names, affiliations and ORCID iDs of all authors
• Corresponding author's email and phone
• Funding statement, conflict-of-interest statement and author contributions

Anonymised manuscript (no author names or affiliations anywhere in the file or its properties):

1. Title
2. Abstract (for research articles: Purpose, Design/Methodology, Findings, Originality/Value)
3. 4–6 keywords and JEL classification codes
4. Introduction
5. Literature Review and Hypotheses (where relevant)
6. Research Methodology
7. Results
8. Discussion, with theoretical and managerial implications
9. Limitations and Future Research
10. Conclusion
11. References

Tables and figures. Number them in order of mention, give each a self-explanatory caption, and supply figures at a minimum of 300 dpi. Obtain written permission for any figure taken from another source.

References. Use APA 7th edition (author–date). Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and every listed reference must be cited. Include DOIs where available.

Survey and interview research. Describe the sampling method, sample size, response rate and how participants gave informed consent. Report the validity and reliability of measurement scales and attach the questionnaire as supplementary material.

Company and confidential data. State the source of any company or proprietary data and confirm you had permission to use and publish it. Anonymise companies and people when they did not agree to be named.

Statistical reporting. Report effect sizes and exact p-values, and name the software used. Check for common-method bias in single-source survey studies.

Data availability. Include a statement saying where the data supporting the results can be found, or why they cannot be shared.

Use of AI tools. Disclose any use of generative AI tools in writing, analysis or images, in the Methods or Acknowledgements. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and authors remain responsible for all content.

Plagiarism check. All manuscripts are screened with [software name] before review. See the Plagiarism Policy for the limits applied.

How to submit. Submit through the online submission system (Submit Manuscript in the menu) or by email to . Manuscripts received by email are entered into the submission system on the day they arrive, so every paper has a recorded submission date.

After acceptance. The corresponding author signs the Publication Licensing Agreement, pays the article processing charge (if applicable) and checks the proofs within 3 working days.