FAQs

Q1. What is Open Access Publishing?

Answer: Open access publishing allows anyone worldwide to access scholarly literature freely online.

Q2. Why should we publish with IJBEA?

Answer: IJBEA is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research in business, management, economics, and closely related interdisciplinary areas. The journal publishes four issues per year (quarterly). All research manuscripts undergo editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review in accordance with the journal’s peer-review policy.

Q3. What is meant by Peer Review?

Answer: Peer review is a process used to evaluate the quality, originality, and scholarly merit of research manuscripts. IJBEA follows the peer-review procedures outlined in its editorial policies and submission guidelines. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for overseeing the peer-review process.

Q4. What is the procedure for submitting an article to IJBEA?

Answer: Authors can submit their manuscripts online through the Submit Online tab on the journal’s homepage. The Author Guidelines and a link to the online submission system are also available on the website.

Q5. Where can I find the journal’s manuscript submission guidelines?

Answer: The manuscript submission guidelines are available in the relevant section of the journal’s homepage. Authors can consult these guidelines for information about manuscript preparation and submission procedures.

Q6. How can I obtain a hard copy of the journal?

Answer: To request a hard copy of the journal, please contact us at info@ijbea.com.

Q7. Where can I obtain English-language editing services?

Answer: Authors who are not native English speakers are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission. Please consult the Author Services – English Language Editing section for a list of companies offering paid editing services. Professional editing is not compulsory; however, it may help reviewers read and assess manuscripts more effectively.

Q8. How should I cite an open-access article?

Answer: IJBEA articles can be cited using their publication details and Digital Object Identifier (DOI), where available. DOIs provide persistent identifiers for published articles and facilitate their identification and retrieval. The journal’s DOIs are registered with Crossref.