Author Guidelines

Research Book Publication invites original and unpublished manuscripts across its specialized journals: Authors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines when submitting their manuscripts:

Submission Guidelines

  1. Journal Selection:
    Authors must specify the journal name for which the manuscript is intended during submission.

  2. Originality:
    Manuscripts must be original and not published or under consideration elsewhere.

  3. Cover Page:
    Each submission must include a cover page with:

    • Title of the paper

    • Author(s) name(s) and affiliations

    • Complete postal and email addresses of the corresponding author

    • Contact number

  4. Length of Manuscript:
    Recommended word count: 8,000 words, inclusive of notes, references, tables, and appendices.

  5. Abstract and Keywords:

    • Abstract: Between 100–150 words summarizing the aim, methods, results, and conclusion.

    • Keywords: Provide 5–6 keywords relevant to the manuscript.

  6. Formatting Requirements:

    • File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word format (PDFs are not accepted).

    • Font: Times New Roman, size 12.

    • Page Format: A4 with 1.5 line spacing.

    • Spellings: U.K. English spellings should be used throughout.

  7. Figures and Graphs:
    Figures or graphs should be submitted in black-and-white format only.

  8. Referencing Style:
    Authors must follow the APA (American Psychological Association) style for referencing. Examples include:

    • Books:
      Dunning, J.H. (1993). Multinational enterprises and the global economy. Wockingham, England: Addison-Wesley.

    • Book Chapters:
      Boskin, Michael J., & Gale, William G. (1987). New results on the effects of tax policy on the international location of investment. In Martin Feldstein (Ed.), The effects of taxation on capital accumulation (pp.201–219), Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

    • Journals:
      Makino, S., Lau, C.M., & Yeh, R.S. (2002). Asset exploitation versus asset seeking: Implications for location choice of foreign direct investment from newly industrialized economies. Journal of International Business Studies, 33(3), 403–421.

  9. Submission Process:
    Authors must submit a soft copy of their manuscript via email to [Insert Email Address].

Ethics Policy

  1. Authors are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright laws regarding materials used in their manuscripts.

  2. Upon acceptance, authors must sign a copyright form that includes detailed ethics policies.

  3. Research Book Publication will not be held liable for any copyright violations by contributors.

Peer-Review Process

  1. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure quality and originality.

  2. Research Book Publication reserves the right to make editorial changes to accepted manuscripts.

  3. Feedback from reviewers will be shared with authors for necessary revisions.

Additional Submissions

  1. Brief write-ups on topical subjects and book reviews are encouraged.

  2. Comments and suggestions on published papers are welcomed to foster academic dialogue.