Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering JABEM. Please read these guidelines before submitting; manuscripts that do not follow them may be returned before review.

Before you submit

• The work must be original, not published elsewhere, and not under review at another journal.
• All authors must have approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission.
• Check that your topic fits our Aims and Scope.

Preparing the manuscript

• Language: English. Clear, plain academic writing is preferred.
• Length: research articles 6,000–9,000 words including references; short communications up to 3,000 words.
• Title page: title, all authors' full names, affiliations, email addresses and ORCID iDs, and the corresponding author.
• Abstract: up to 250 words, stating purpose, method, findings and implications; plus 3–6 keywords.
• Structure: introduction, literature, method, results, discussion, conclusion (adapt as appropriate).
• References: APA 7th edition. Include DOIs where they exist.
• Tables and figures: numbered, with titles and sources, placed in the text or uploaded separately.
• File format: Word (.docx), ODT or PDF.

Anonymised copy for review

JABEM uses double-anonymous peer review. Please upload a second copy of the manuscript with all names, affiliations, acknowledgements and self-identifying references removed, and clear the author fields in the file's properties.

Declarations

The submission form asks for statements on conflicts of interest, funding, ethics approval and informed consent (for research with people), data availability, and any use of generative AI tools. AI tools may not be listed as authors.

How to submit

1. Create a free account in the author portal (or sign in).
2. Choose New submission and complete the five steps: article details, authors, statements, files and declarations.
3. Check the draft, then press Submit manuscript. You will receive a reference number and can track every step online.

Fees

See Fees and Waivers. Payment never influences editorial decisions.