Author Guidelines

Welcome to the Journal of Applied Business and Technology (JABT).

JABT welcomes original, high-quality scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in business, management, technology, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Authors are strongly encouraged to read these guidelines carefully and prepare their manuscripts using the official JABT article template before submitting through the journal's online submission system.

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All manuscripts must be prepared using the official JABT Article Template.

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The template provides the required manuscript layout and formatting structure. Authors must follow the template when preparing their submissions.

Important Submission Requirements:

Language: English only.
Maximum Length: 20 pages, including references, tables, and figures.
Manuscript Types: Research Articles and Review Articles.
Submission Method: Online submission through JABT OJS.
Peer Review: Double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
Review Period: Maximum 30 calendar days for the initial external review stage.

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1. General Submission Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to JABT must comply with the following requirements:

The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
The manuscript must be written entirely in English using clear, accurate, and appropriate academic language.
The manuscript must not exceed 20 pages, including the title, abstract, main text, tables, figures, acknowledgments, and references.
The manuscript must follow the official JABT Article Template.
The manuscript must be relevant to the journal's aims and scope.
All authors must have approved the submitted manuscript and agreed to its submission.
All research findings, data, analyses, and references must be presented accurately and ethically.
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the official JABT OJS platform.

Manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements may be returned for correction or declined during the initial editorial screening.

2. Types of Manuscripts

JABT accepts the following manuscript categories:

2.1 Research Articles

Research Articles present original empirical, theoretical, or methodological research that contributes new knowledge to the journal's subject areas.

Research Articles should clearly explain the research problem, objectives, theoretical foundations, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusions.

2.2 Review Articles

Review Articles provide systematic, critical, or comprehensive analyses of existing scholarly literature.

Review Articles should demonstrate a clear analytical approach, identify research gaps, critically synthesize previous findings, and offer meaningful contributions to academic knowledge.

Manuscripts that merely summarize previous publications without critical analysis or scholarly contribution may not be considered suitable for publication.

3. Manuscript Language and Length

All manuscripts must be written in English.

English must be used consistently throughout the manuscript, including the title, abstract, keywords, main text, tables, figures, and other components where applicable.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript is written in clear, grammatically correct, and academically appropriate English.

The maximum manuscript length is 20 pages.

All manuscripts must follow the formatting requirements provided in the official JABT Article Template.

4. Manuscript Organization

Research Articles should generally contain the following sections, with headings and formatting adjusted to the official template.

4.1 Title

The manuscript title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the subject and contribution of the research.

4.2 Author Information

Authors must provide accurate and complete information in the OJS submission metadata, including:

Full names of all authors.
Institutional affiliations.
Countries of affiliation.
Email addresses.
Identification of the corresponding author.

Authors must ensure that the author information entered into OJS is accurate and consistent with the final publication metadata.

4.3 Abstract

The abstract must be written in English.

It should briefly summarize the research objectives, methodology, principal findings, and scholarly contributions.

The abstract should be self-contained and should not include unnecessary citations or detailed explanations.

The required abstract length and formatting must follow the official JABT Article Template.

4.4 Keywords

Authors must provide relevant keywords that accurately represent the manuscript's principal research topics.

The number and formatting of keywords must follow the official article template.

4.5 Introduction

The Introduction should explain the research background, research problem, objectives, significance, and relevant research gaps.

The originality and contribution of the research should be clearly identified.

4.6 Literature Review and Theoretical Framework

This section should critically examine relevant theories, concepts, and previous scholarly research.

Where appropriate, authors should develop research hypotheses or propositions supported by theoretical and empirical evidence.

4.7 Research Methodology

The Research Methodology section must provide sufficient information to understand and evaluate the research procedures.

Depending on the study, this section may include:

Research approach and design.
Population and sampling procedures.
Data sources and data collection methods.
Research instruments and measurements.
Research variables or constructs.
Data analysis techniques.
Ethical considerations.

4.8 Results and Discussion

Research findings must be presented clearly, logically, and objectively.

Tables and figures should be used where appropriate to support the presentation of results.

The Discussion should interpret the findings in relation to research objectives, theoretical expectations, and previous studies.

Authors should explain the theoretical, methodological, managerial, or practical implications of the findings.

4.9 Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the principal research findings and contributions.

Where appropriate, authors should discuss the study's limitations and provide recommendations for future research.

4.10 Acknowledgments

Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, or organizations that supported the research but do not qualify for authorship.

Funding sources and other relevant research support should be disclosed where applicable.

4.11 References

All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list.

Authors should prioritize credible, relevant, and up-to-date scholarly sources, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles.

Citations and references must follow the style specified in the official JABT Article Template.

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure citation consistency and accuracy.

5. Authorship Criteria

JABT recognizes authorship as both scholarly credit and responsibility.

All individuals listed as authors must have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research.

To qualify for authorship, contributors should meet all of the following criteria:

Make substantial contributions to the conception or design of the research, or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of research data.
Participate in drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content.
Review and approve the final version of the manuscript before publication.
Agree to be accountable for their contributions and cooperate in addressing questions concerning the accuracy or integrity of the research.

Individuals who contribute to the research but do not meet these criteria should be acknowledged appropriately, with their permission.

5.1 Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the journal throughout the submission, peer-review, revision, and publication processes.

The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have approved the manuscript, agreed to the authorship order, and consented to submission and publication.

5.2 Changes in Authorship

Requests to add, remove, or rearrange authors after submission must include a written explanation and agreement from all affected authors.

Such requests are subject to editorial evaluation and approval.

5.3 Authorship Disputes

Authorship disputes should be resolved among the contributors and, where necessary, through their affiliated institutions.

The editorial team may request supporting documentation before proceeding with publication.

6. Manuscript Formatting

Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the official JABT Article Template.

The template governs the required manuscript layout, headings, fonts, spacing, tables, figures, equations, citations, and reference formatting.

6.1 Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must:

Be clearly numbered and appropriately titled.
Be relevant to the manuscript's analysis and discussion.
Be legible and of sufficient quality for publication.
Be cited and discussed in the main text.
Include appropriate source acknowledgments where necessary.

Authors must obtain permission to reproduce copyrighted materials when required.

6.2 Equations

Mathematical equations should be presented clearly and consistently.

Equations should be numbered where appropriate, and all mathematical symbols should be properly defined.

6.3 Citations and References

All citations and references must be presented consistently according to the official JABT Article Template.

Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of bibliographic information, including Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), where available.

7. Research Ethics and Academic Integrity

All manuscripts must comply with accepted standards of research integrity and publication ethics.

Authors must ensure that their work does not involve:

Plagiarism.
Data fabrication or falsification.
Duplicate or redundant publication.
Inappropriate manipulation of research data or images.
Misrepresentation of research findings.
Undisclosed conflicts of interest.
Improper authorship attribution.

Authors must obtain appropriate ethical approval and informed consent when required by the nature of their research.

JABT reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of publication ethics and take appropriate editorial action.

For further information, please refer to the Publication Ethics Policy.

8. Plagiarism and Similarity Screening

Submitted manuscripts may undergo similarity screening as part of the editorial evaluation process.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original and that all borrowed ideas, quotations, data, and other materials are properly acknowledged.

Similarity reports are evaluated in context. Editorial decisions are based on the nature and extent of potential overlap, the quality of attribution, and applicable publication ethics standards rather than a similarity percentage alone.

Manuscripts containing plagiarism or other serious ethical violations may be rejected.

9. Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

JABT recognizes that artificial intelligence tools may assist researchers during certain stages of manuscript preparation.

However, AI tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility or accountability for scholarly work.

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, validity, and integrity of all submitted content.

Any substantive use of generative AI in producing or analyzing research content must be transparently disclosed, including the purpose of its use.

AI-generated references, fabricated information, manipulated findings, or undisclosed uses that compromise research integrity are not acceptable.

The use of AI tools does not replace the authors' responsibility to critically evaluate and verify manuscript content.

10. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation.

Funding sources and other relevant interests must be disclosed where applicable.

Editors and reviewers are also expected to disclose potential conflicts of interest in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics Policy.

11. Peer Review Process

JABT implements a double-blind peer-review process.

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are evaluated by a minimum of two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the research topic.

The journal establishes a maximum external peer-review period of 30 calendar days from the commencement of the review process.

This period does not include additional time required for author revisions, subsequent review rounds, copyediting, or production.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on scholarly quality, originality, methodological rigor, relevance, research contribution, and compliance with publication ethics.

Editorial decisions may include:

Accept Submission.
Revisions Required.
Resubmit for Review.
Decline Submission.

The final decision regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection is made by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor.

For further information, please refer to the Peer Review Process Policy.

12. Manuscript Revision

Authors receiving revision requests must carefully address the comments provided by reviewers and editors.

Revised manuscripts should be accompanied by a point-by-point response explaining how the comments have been addressed.

Where authors disagree with a recommendation, they should provide a clear and academically justified explanation.

Revised manuscripts may undergo additional editorial assessment or further peer review.

A request for revision does not guarantee acceptance.

13. Copyright and Licensing

Authors must comply with the copyright and licensing conditions applicable to manuscripts published in JABT.

Under the journal's current copyright policy, authors retain copyright ownership and grant JABT non-exclusive publishing rights.

Articles published under the current licensing policy are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), unless otherwise specified on the individual article.

For further information, please refer to the Copyright and License Policy.

14. Article Processing Charges

Information regarding article processing charges, payment requirements, and other publication-related fees is provided separately in the journal's official Article Processing Charge Policy.

Authors are encouraged to review the applicable fee information before submitting their manuscripts.

Payment of publication fees does not guarantee manuscript acceptance and does not influence the journal's peer-review or editorial decision-making process.

For details, please visit the Article Processing Charge Policy.

15. Online Submission Procedure

All manuscripts must be submitted through the official JABT Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

Authors should:

Register for an account or log in to the journal's submission system.
Start a new manuscript submission.
Complete the submission checklist and required declarations.
Upload the manuscript prepared according to the official JABT Article Template.
Enter accurate manuscript metadata, including title, abstract, keywords, author information, and references where required.
Upload supplementary files or supporting documents when applicable.
Review the submission information and complete the submission process.

Authors can monitor manuscript progress and respond to editorial requests through their OJS accounts.

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16. Editorial Rights and Responsibilities

JABT reserves the right to return, request revisions to, or reject manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's academic, ethical, or formatting standards.

Editorial decisions are made based on scholarly merit, relevance to the journal's scope, research quality, and publication ethics.

The editorial team may request additional information or documentation when necessary to verify the integrity of submitted research.

17. Author Responsibilities After Publication

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their published research.

If significant errors are identified after publication, authors must promptly inform the editorial team and cooperate in any necessary correction, clarification, or retraction procedures.

Post-publication concerns are addressed in accordance with the journal's Correction and Retraction Policy and Post-Publication Discussion Policy.

18. Contact and Further Information

For questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission requirements, or editorial procedures, authors may contact the journal through its official contact channels.

Journal of Applied Business and Technology (JABT)

Official Website: https://e-jabt.org/index.php/JABT/index

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