International Journal of Business and Economics Research (IJBER) Author Guidance
Welcome to the International Journal of Business and Economics Research (IJBER). We invite researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policymakers, research scholars, and students to submit original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of business, commerce, economics, management, finance, and interdisciplinary research. Every submission undergoes a structured editorial process to ensure quality, ethical compliance, and timely publication.
Why Publish with IJBER ?
- Peer-Reviewed Journal
- Open Access Publishing
- International Visibility
- DOI for Published Articles
- Ethical Editorial Practices
- Professional Copyediting
- Individual Article Webpage
- Permanent Online Archiving
Editorial Workflow
Every manuscript submitted to IJBER follows a structured editorial workflow designed to ensure quality, transparency, and timely publication.
Online Submission → Acknowledgement Email → Article ID Generation → Initial Editorial Screening → Plagiarism Assessment → Peer Review → Author Revision (if required) → Editorial Decision → Copyright Form Request → Copyediting → Proof Approval → Online Publication
Manuscript Preparation
Authors should ensure that manuscripts:
- are original and unpublished;
- are not under consideration elsewhere;
- follow the latest IJBER manuscript template;
- use clear and professional academic English;
- include complete author details and affiliations;
- contain properly formatted references;
- include editable tables and high-quality figures where applicable.
Forms
Paper Preparation Guidelines
Research / Review Article
Papers should be prepared according to the journal template.
Author Responsibilities
Authors are expected to:
- submit original research;
- avoid plagiarism and duplicate publication;
- follow accepted standards of publication ethics.
Editorial Notes
- Editorials either describe journal policy issues directly relevant to trending issues.
- Editorials not exceeding 1000 words total, no abstract, a least digit of reference (not more than 5).
Brief report
- Total Words: up to 2500 (not including abstract, illustrations, & references)
- Abstract Length: up to 150 words
- Keywords: 3
- Table / Figure Limits: up to 3 tables & figures
- References: up to 20
Opinion
- Total Length: up to 2000 words (not including abstract, illustrations, & references)
- Length of Abstract: up to 150 words
- Keywords: 3
- Table / Figure Limits: up to 3 tables & figures
- References: up to 15
Book Review
👉Do
- Read the book with care
- Review Length: 3000 words
- Bibliographic citation must (i.e., title, author, place, Publisher, date of publication, edition statement, pages, special features, price, and ISBN).
- Piece of script the author achieves the stated purpose of the book.
- One (or) two paragraphs summarizing the book.
- List the book’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Your assessment: One paragraph
👉Don’t
- Don’t use too many quotes from the book.
Submission Of Article
Review Process
All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by an independent peer review. Based on reviewers’ recommendations, manuscripts may be:
- Accepted
- Accepted with Minor Revisions
- Accepted with Major Revisions
- Rejected
The Editorial Board reserves the final decision regarding publication.
Plagiarism Policy
IJBER maintains a strict policy against plagiarism. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review. Manuscripts containing unacceptable levels of similarity or evidence of academic misconduct may be rejected without further consideration.
Article Acceptance
Paper has been accepted, all authors are notified by e-mail. Within 2 days you can get Acknowledgment from IJBER. No hard copy writing will be mailed.
Copyright and Open Access
Authors retain responsibility for the originality of their work. Published articles are made freely available online under the journal’s Open Access publishing policy, ensuring global accessibility and wider dissemination of scholarly research.
Proof Correction Policy
- Before publication, authors receive page proofs for final verification.
- Only minor typographical or formatting corrections are permitted at this stage.
- Changes to authorship, manuscript title, affiliations, or substantial content are generally not accepted after final acceptance.
Note:
Generally, revised proofs will not be sent to the author.
Need Assistance?
For questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission, peer review, or publication, please contact the IJBER Editorial Office. Our editorial team is committed to providing timely guidance and professional support throughout the publication process.
Mail: drbgrpublications@gmail.com
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