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Author Guidelines

The Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management (SJBEM) is a peer-reviewed, biannual scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research in business, economics, finance, and management. SJBEM welcomes submissions of original research, theoretical and applied studies, and innovative contributions that advance knowledge in these fields.

Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below to ensure smooth processing and compliance with journal standards.

Language

All manuscripts must be written in English, with clear, concise, and grammatically correct language.

Manuscript Formatting
- Page size: 5” × 7.5” (width × height).
- Font: Times New Roman, 10-point, medium.
- Headings: Main headings in UPPER CASE, bold, and centred; subheadings in lower case, bold, and left-aligned.
- Section numbering: All sections, tables, figures, formulas, acknowledgements, and references must be numbered consecutively.
- Avoid footnotes where possible; if essential, use superscript numbers and place them at the bottom of the page, separated by a line.

Submission Process
- Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format using the journal’s online submission portal: Submit Paper.
- Authors should ensure their manuscript meets journal length, format, and style requirements at submission and revision stages.

Abstract
- Each manuscript must include an abstract of up to 300 words.
- The abstract should be descriptive, indicate the main results, and provide context, significance, and conclusions of the research.
- Avoid references, numbers, abbreviations, or measurements unless essential.

Keywords
- Provide 6–8 keywords following the abstract.
- Do not repeat words from the title.

Tables
- Use tables sparingly and design them as simply as possible.
- Submit tables in .doc, .docx format, double-spaced, with headings and legends.
- Each table should be on a separate page and self-explanatory.
- Avoid duplication of data in both table and text or table and figure.

Figures
- Preferred file formats: .doc, docx TIFF, JPEG.
- For layered images, submit Photoshop (.psd) files.
- Minimum resolution: Line Art 800 dpi, Combination 600 dpi, Halftone 300 dpi.
- Figures must be numbered (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.) with uppercase letters for subparts.
- Legends should allow the figure to be understood independently of the manuscript text.

Equations and Formulae
- Use standard notations and clearly distinguish similar symbols.
- Superscripts, subscripts, and sub-sub scripts must be properly sized.
- If equations cannot be encoded in MathML, submit as TIFF or EPS.

References
- Follow APA style.
- References must be cited in the text and listed double-spaced at the end of the manuscript.
- Only include references cited in the manuscript.

Paper Withdrawal Policy
- Authors may withdraw manuscripts before the review process is complete.
- Withdrawal after acceptance is subject to review charges.
- Once a manuscript is published, withdrawal is not permitted.

Copyright
- Submission implies the work is original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- All published works are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
- Authors are responsible for scientific integrity, including plagiarism. The publisher reserves the right to retract or issue corrections for any misconduct or errors.

Article Processing Charges
- SJBEM does not charge any fees for submission, peer review, or publication.
- The journal is committed to open-access research and unrestricted dissemination of knowledge.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • Opinions, information, and figures presented in articles are the sole responsibility of the author/s and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal. The author, not SJBEM, is accountable for any clinical guidance or statements published.
  • Lead authors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions to publish from their organization/employer and/or funders.
  • Authors, referees, and senior users involved in the publication process must declare any conflicts of interest (conflict of interest form).
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • Please ensure that the full names of all authors and their correct institutional affiliations are accurately entered in the system. The information provided in the submission metadata will be taken from the author details entered during account registration if not updated. Authors’ names must be written in full (first name, middle name, and last name, where applicable). Abbreviations or initials are not permitted. Affiliations should be complete and up to date.
  • Any working papers or prior drafts posted on websites or databases will be removed during the review process.
  • Plagiarism screening will be conducted for all submissions, and manuscripts containing plagiarism more than 20% will be rejected. For more details, refer to Plagiarism Policy.
  • ⁠The use of Artificial Intelligence tools, such as chatbots, to generate any part of the submission is prohibited. Submissions will be scanned for the use of AI. However, authors may use automated tools to enhance the readability of their own written text. The acceptable limit of AI-generated content is 30%. 
    Authors must declare the use of generative artificial intelligence tools and the purpose of such usage.
  • The manuscript is single-spaced, formatted in two columns, and uses an 8-point font. Italics are used instead of underlining, except for URL addresses. All figures, tables, and illustrations are embedded within the text at the appropriate locations rather than placed at the end of the manuscript.
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format without author details, and the second file (title page) with author details should be uploaded.

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Copyright Notice

SJBEM is committed to open-access publishing. All published articles are freely available online immediately upon publication without subscription or access barriers. The journal does not require authors to transfer copyright and encourages the reuse and redistribution of published content under the terms of the CC BY 4.0 licence.

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