Submissions

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

Cover Letter
Original Manuscript
Authors' Contribution Statement
Copyright Form

Author Guidelines

SUBMISSION GUIDELINE

Author’s Responsibility

Responsibility	Description
Originality & Plagiarism	Submit only original work; cite all sources properly; avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
Authorship Criteria	Include only contributors who significantly participated; all co-authors must approve the manuscript and its submission.
Multiple Submissions	Do not submit the same work to multiple journals simultaneously; avoid redundant publication.
Data Transparency	Ensure accuracy of data; maintain records and provide them if requested for verification.
Conflict of Interest	Disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence the research.
Ethical Compliance	Follow ethical standards for human/animal research; provide proof of ethical approval if required.
Corrections & Retractions	Notify the journal of any significant errors after publication and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.
Funding Acknowledgement	Clearly state all sources of funding and the role of funders, if any, in the research.
Compliance with Guidelines	Follow the submission and formatting requirements specified by the journal.

Reviewer’s Responsibility

Responsibility	Description
Confidentiality	Keep manuscript content confidential; do not share or use for personal gain.
Objectivity & Feedback	Provide fair, unbiased, and constructive feedback focused on the content.
Timeliness	Accept review only if you can complete it on time; inform the editor if a delay is expected.
Conflict of Interest	Declare any conflicts (financial, personal, or academic); decline review if objectivity is compromised.
Competence	Accept review assignments only in your field of expertise.
Acknowledgement of Sources	Identify uncited relevant literature and report similarities with other works (possible plagiarism or redundancy).
Ethical Concerns	Alert the editor to suspected ethical issues like plagiarism, data fabrication, or undisclosed conflicts by authors.
Respect for Anonymity	In double-blind reviews, avoid trying to identify authors and do not use the content for personal purposes.
Professionalism	Maintain respectful, academic tone; avoid inappropriate or personal remarks in the review.

Editor’s Responsibility

Category	Responsibilities
Manuscript Management	Receive, screen, and assign submitted manuscripts for peer review
Peer Review Process	Select qualified reviewers, ensure timely and unbiased reviews
Decision Making	Make final decisions (accept, revise, reject) based on reviewers’ recommendations
Quality Assurance	Ensure the academic quality, originality, and relevance of published articles
Ethical Oversight	Address ethical issues such as plagiarism, conflicts of interest, and misconduct
Communication	Maintain clear communication with authors, reviewers, and the publisher
Editorial Board Coordination	Collaborate with editorial board members and involve them in policy decisions
Strategic Planning	Set journal scope, special issues, and future direction
Promotion	Promote the journal to increase visibility and citations
Timeliness	Ensure timely publication and adherence to publication schedules

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

Conceptualization
Data Curation
Formal Analysis
Funding Acquisitions
Investigation
Methodology
Project Administration
Resources
Software
Supervision
Validation
Visualization
Witting (Original draft)
Writing (Review and Editing)

Privacy Statement

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