Submissions

Author Guidelines

SUBMISSION GUIDELINE

1. General Information

Scope of the Journal.The journal accepts original research articles, review articles, case studies, and book reviews. The articles must be in the field of business, economics and accountancy.

Frequency of Publication. The journal is published twice a year (June and December) with one special edition per year.

Language. Submissions must be in English.

2. Manuscript Preparation

2.1 Formatting Requirements

Font. Use Times New Roman throughout the manuscript.

Title. Font size: 14, bold, and capital letters. Title must be centralized

Text. Font size: 12. Line spacing: 1.0.

2.2   Title Page

Title of the manuscript. Full names of all authors. Detailed affiliations for each author, including address and postcode. Email address for each author. Designate the Corresponding Author and include their email address.

2.3   Main Headings

The main headings must be Bold, capitalized, and centred. No numbering is required.

The required main headings are INTRODUCTION, PROBLEM STATEMENT, RESEARCH OBJECTIVE, LITERATURE REVIEW, METHODOLOGY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION and REFERENCES

2.4 Subheadings

Subheadings should be in italic and aligned to the left.

2.5 Abstract and Keywords

Abstract. Must be between 250 to 300 words.

Keywords. Include a minimum of 5 keywords.

2.6 Figures and Tables

Must be included within the 12-page limit.

Numbered consecutively and accompanied by clear captions.

2.7 References

Follow the APA 7th Edition referencing style.

2.8 Page Limit

The total manuscript, including references, figures, and tables, must not exceed 12 pages.

3. Submission Process

Submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter.
• Original Manuscript.
• Authors' Contribution Statement.
• Copyright Form.

Ensure the manuscript adheres to the journal's policy

Submit the article at the SUBMISSION icon at the website of Malaysian Journal of Business and Economics.

4. Peer Review Process

Initial Review. Manuscripts undergo an initial review by the Administrative Editorial Board within 1 month of submission.

Detailed Review. Manuscripts are reviewed by two reviewers for detailed evaluation.

Decision. Authors will be notified of acceptance (minor or major) or rejection. If accepted, authors must submit amendments within 1 month.

Publication. Accepted manuscripts will be published in the following issue.

5. Ethical Considerations

All manuscripts must adhere to ethical guidelines, including plagiarism checks and proper citation practices.

6. Contact Information

For queries or submissions, please contact the Editorial Board through mjbe@ums.edu.my

Author’s Contribution

Manuscript ID:
Title of the Article:
Please List All the Authors.
Name of the Author:
Signature and Date
Contribution:

Contributor’s Roles Taxonomy

1. Conceptualization
2. Data Curation
3. Formal Analysis
4. Funding Acquisitions
5. Investigation
6. Methodology
7. Project Administration
8. Resources
9. Software
10. Supervision
11. Validation
12. Visualization
13. Witting (Original draft)
14. Writing (Review and Editing)