Author Guidelines

Welcome to the Journal of Business Integration Competitive author submission portal. Our journal accepts original research, case studies, and reviews in the fields of business integration and competitiveness. We are dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances understanding and practice in these fields.

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Submission Platform: Manuscripts should be submitted via our online submission system at JoBIC Submission.
  • Submission Format: All manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word, with any supplementary files uploaded separately.
  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in English and proofread to ensure clarity and consistency.
  • Originality: Submissions must be original and not under consideration by other journals. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the manuscript.

2. Manuscript Structure

  • Title Page:
    • Title: Concise and descriptive.
    • Author(s) Information: Include full name, institutional affiliation, and contact details for each author.
    • Corresponding Author: Clearly designate one author as the corresponding author with email 
  • Abstract: Include an abstract of 150-200 words that summarizes the study’s objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions, No citation.
  • Keywords: Provide 3-6 keywords for indexing purposes. Between keywords separated by ","
  • Main Text:
    • Introduction: State the purpose, importance, and background of the research.
    • Literature Review: Summarize relevant literature and position the study within existing research.
    • Methodology: Provide details on the research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
    • Results: Clearly present the findings with relevant data in text, tables, and figures.
    • Discussion: Interpret the results, discuss implications, and address limitations.
    • Conclusion: Summarize the study’s key findings and suggest directions for future research.
  • Acknowledgments: Include any acknowledgments of funding or assistance.
  • References: APA 7th edition style, Expect a minimum of 7 references for the last 5 years, primarily with a minimum of 75% to research papers, use Mendeley.

3. Formatting Requirements

  • Font and Spacing: Use a standard font (e.g., Garamond, 11 pt) with 1-line spacing throughout the manuscript.
  • Headings and Subheadings: Use a consistent format for headings and subheadings for clear organization.
  • Tables and Figures:
    • Number tables and figures sequentially and place them within the text.
    • Provide a caption for each table and figure.
  • References: All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of references.

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Plagiarism: The journal uses plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with a similarity index above 20% may be returned to the authors for revision or rejection.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest in the submission form.
  • Human and Animal Rights: If the research involves human participants or animals, authors must provide statements on ethical approval and consent.
  • Data Availability: Authors should be prepared to share their raw data upon request to ensure transparency and reproducibility.