Author Guidelines

Focus and Scope

Management and Finance Bulletin welcomes the submission of original, unpublished, and high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in management, finance, and allied disciplines. The journal encourages interdisciplinary research with practical and theoretical significance.

The journal publishes scholarly work in areas including, but not limited to:

    • Business Analytics

    • Banking and Financial Services

    • Business Ethics

    • Corporate Governance

    • Management

    • Entrepreneurship

    • Finance and Financial Markets

    • Human Resource Management

    • International Business

    • Marketing

    • Operations and Supply Chain Management

    • Organisational Behaviour

    • Project Management

    • Risk Management

    • Strategic Management

    • Sustainability and ESG

    • Digital Business, Innovation, and Emerging Technologies

    • Other interdisciplinary areas related to management and finance

Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original, must not have been published previously, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

Manuscript Type Recommended Length
Original Research Article Up to 7,000 words
Review Article Up to 6,000 words
Business and Corporate Case Study Up to 4,000 words
Book Review Up to 2,500 words
Short Communication Up to 3,000 words

Manuscript Formatting Requirements

Authors are requested to prepare their manuscripts according to the following specifications:

  • Language: English

  • Font: Times New Roman

  • Font Size: 11 pt

  • Line Spacing: 1.5

  • Paper Size: A4

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

  • Page Numbers: Bottom centre

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

References must be prepared according to the latest edition of the APA Style.

Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and cited appropriately within the text.

Cover Letter

Every submission must be accompanied by a Cover Letter containing:

  • Title of the manuscript

  • Type of manuscript

  • Statement confirming originality

  • Statement confirming that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere

  • Declaration that all authors have approved the submission

  • Conflict of Interest Statement

  • Funding information (if applicable)

  • Corresponding author's full contact details

Submission Process

Authors may submit their manuscripts through the journal's Online Submission System (Open Journal Systems – OJS).

The editorial process includes:

  1. Initial Editorial Screening

  2. Plagiarism Screening

  3. Double-Blind Peer Review

  4. Editorial Decision

  5. Author Revision (if required)

  6. Acceptance

  7. Copyediting and Production

  8. Publication

Authors can monitor the status of their submissions through the OJS portal throughout the review and publication process.