Author Guidelines for SCHOLICS Journal of Management & Commerce
Manuscript Submission
- Submit manuscripts exclusively through the journal’s online submission portal.
- Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and should not be under consideration elsewhere.
- Authors must include a cover letter highlighting the significance of their research and confirming exclusive submission.
Manuscript Preparation
- Manuscripts should be clear and concise in English.
- Use A4 size, double-spaced format with 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Include a title page with the article title, author names, affiliations, and contact information.
- Provide a structured abstract of 150–250 words summarizing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
- Include 4–6 keywords relevant to the paper.
- Organize content into Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
- Number tables, figures, and illustrations consecutively, citing them in the text.
- Follow a consistent citation style, preferably APA, Harvard, or Chicago.
Ethical Compliance
- Adhere to strict ethical standards including originality, proper citation, and confidentiality.
- Obtain and document ethical approval for research involving humans or animals.
Peer Review Process
- Double-blind peer review ensures objectivity and quality.
- Review decisions communicated typically within 6-8 weeks.
- Authors may be required to revise manuscripts based on feedback.
Copyright and Licensing
- Authors retain copyright and agree to the journal’s open access license.
- Permissions must be secured for third-party copyrighted material.
Figures and Tables
- Submit high-resolution figures and tables with clear captions.
- Define all abbreviations and units.
Language and Proofreading
- Manuscripts must be free of grammatical and typographical errors.
- Use professional language editing services if necessary.
Contact Information
- For queries and assistance with manuscript submission, contact the editorial official journal website.