Author Guidelines

Checklist Item

Required Author Action

1) Article Type Selection

Confirm that your manuscript matches JBAMS accepted types:

  • Original Research Article
  • Review Article (systematic, scoping, or integrative)

2) Scope Alignment

Ensure the manuscript is aligned with JBAMS scope (business, management, analytics, systems, innovation, strategy, HR, marketing, MIS, tourism/hospitality, etc.). Manuscripts outside scope may be desk-rejected.

3) Manuscript Structure

Follow the recommended academic structure (IMRaD where applicable), including:

  • Title
  • Abstract (150–250 words)
  • Keywords (3–6)
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review / Theoretical Foundation
  • Methods / Methodology
  • Results / Findings
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion and Implications
  • References (APA 7th Edition)

4) Abstract Quality

Abstract must clearly state: purpose, method, key findings, implications, and originality/value.

5) Keywords and Indexing Terms

Provide 3–6 searchable keywords. JEL Classification codes.

6) Language and Clarity

Manuscript must be written in clear academic English with logical flow, consistency, and professional tone.

7) Tables and Figures

Ensure all tables/figures are properly numbered, titled, referenced in the text, and cited if adapted from other sources.

8) Reference Quality (APA 7th Edition)

Ensure references are accurate, complete, and formatted in APA 7th Edition. Include DOI or valid URL links whenever available.

9) Double-Blind Review Compliance

Submit two separate files:

  • Anonymous Manuscript File (no author names, affiliations, acknowledgments, or self-identifying details)
  • Title Page File (author names, affiliations, email, and ORCID iDs )

10) Authorship Confirmation

Confirm that all listed authors contributed meaningfully, approved the manuscript, and agreed to submission. Ghost, gift, and guest authorship are prohibited.

11) Originality and Exclusive Submission

Confirm that the manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

12) Similarity and Plagiarism Compliance

Ensure proper citation and paraphrasing. Manuscripts with serious similarity or plagiarism concerns may be rejected.

13) Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Declare any financial, institutional, or personal conflict of interest that may influence the research or interpretation.

14) Funding Disclosure

Clearly disclose all funding sources, sponsorships, or grants supporting the study (if applicable).

15) Ethical Compliance (Human Participants)

If the study involves human participants, confirm informed consent, confidentiality/privacy protection, and compliance with applicable institutional ethics requirements.

16) Data Availability (Recommended)

Where applicable, provide a brief data availability statement and supporting materials (survey tools, instruments, or appendices) as supplementary files.

17) Final System Submission Check

Ensure that all required metadata fields are completed in the JBAMS online system (title, abstract, keywords, author details, references).

18) Submission Support

If you encounter submission issues, you may request assistance via email: jbams@grasp-society.com