Submissions

The International Journal of Business & Applied Sciences (IJBAS) publishes original research articles, review papers, and case studies in business, management, economics, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and applied sciences.

General Requirements

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

• Submissions must be in English and prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

• All authors must consent to authorship, and where applicable, research must have ethical approval from a recognized committee.

Manuscript Format

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

• Line spacing: 1.5

• Margins: 1 inch on all sides

Manuscript Structure

1. Title – concise and informative

2. Abstract – 150–250 words, clearly summarizing objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions

3. Keywords – 3–6 keywords

4. Introduction

5. Literature Review

6. Methodology

7. Results and Discussion

8. Conclusion

9. References – formatted according to APA (7th edition) style

Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and titled. All copyrighted material must have proper permissions and citations.

Submission Process

All submissions are screened using Turnitin for plagiarism. Authors must comply with the journal’s Publication Ethics and Plagiarism Policy available under the Policies section.

The Editor may desk reject manuscripts that do not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, ensure that the study design, methodology, and research argument are clearly structured. A well-prepared abstract and concise title increase the likelihood of favorable peer review.

Authors are encouraged to follow the submission checklist to ensure that all requirements are met prior to submission.

IJBAS does not charge article processing charges, submission fees, or page fees. Publication is free for authors.

IJBAS Policy

IJBAS – International Journal of Business & Applied Sciences (IJBAS) defines plagiarism as the use of another individual’s work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper acknowledgment or credit.

Acts Considered as Plagiarism

The following practices are considered plagiarism by IJBAS – International Journal of Business & Applied Sciences:

1. Copying words, ideas, or content from another source without appropriate citation or acknowledgment.

2. Providing incorrect, misleading, or false information about the source of material.

3. Modifying or paraphrasing text while retaining the original sentence structure or meaning without giving proper credit.

4. Reproducing a substantial portion of text, ideas, or data from another source such that it forms the majority of the manuscript, irrespective of whether citation is provided.

5. Images and Figures: Using images, figures, tables, or graphs without obtaining required permissions and providing proper citations. Authors must secure written permission from copyright holders where necessary.

IJBAS – International Journal of Business & Applied Sciences follows the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening and are evaluated using Turnitin plagiarism detection software.

Policy Regarding Plagiarism

Every manuscript submitted to IJBAS – International Journal of Business & Applied Sciences is subjected to a similarity check prior to the peer-review process. Editorial decisions are based on the similarity index as follows:

1. Low similarity (10%–20%):
   The manuscript will be returned to the author for revision. Authors must eliminate all similarities and rework the content before resubmission. The revised manuscript will be re-evaluated to ensure originality and to prevent duplication of previously published work.

2. High similarity:
   Manuscripts with excessive similarity will be rejected outright and will not be considered for revision or publication.

If plagiarism is detected at any stage after submission or publication, IJBAS – International Journal of Business & Applied Sciences will take appropriate corrective action. In cases where post-publication plagiarism is deemed significant, the article will be formally retracted.

Exclusions from Similarity Checks

The plagiarism similarity assessment conducted by IJBAS – International Journal of Business & Applied Sciences excludes:

1. Properly quoted material with correct attribution and required permissions.

2. References, bibliographies, tables of contents, prefaces, and acknowledgments.

3. Generic terminology, legal statutes, standard symbols, formulas, and commonly used equations.

Thank you for submitting to the International Journal of Business & Applied Sciences (IJBAS). You will be asked to upload files, identify co-authors, and provide information such as the title and abstract. Please read the Author Guidelines and Submission Checklist before you begin.