Author Guideliness

General Information

DAAR EL-IBTIKAR: Journal of Business, Economics and Accounting is an international peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, case studies, and policy analyses in the fields of business, economics, accounting, finance, and related interdisciplinary studies.

Authors are encouraged to carefully read and follow these guidelines before submitting their manuscripts.

1. Manuscript Requirements

Submitted manuscripts must:

  • Be original and unpublished.

  • Not be under consideration by another journal.

  • Be written in English using clear and academically appropriate language.

  • Be relevant to the journal's Focus and Scope.

  • Demonstrate scientific novelty, theoretical contribution, or practical significance.

  • Follow the journal manuscript template.

2. Article Types

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Conceptual Papers

  • Case Studies

  • Policy Analysis

3. Manuscript Format

Authors should prepare manuscripts using the following specifications:

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

  • Paper size: A4

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

  • Page numbers: Bottom center

  • Recommended length: 5,000–8,000 words, including references.

4. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should contain the following sections:

  1. Title

  2. Author(s) Name

  3. Author Affiliation

  4. ORCID (recommended)

  5. Corresponding Author Email

  6. Abstract (150–250 words)

  7. Keywords (3–5 keywords)

  8. Introduction

  9. Literature Review (if applicable)

  10. Research Method

  11. Results

  12. Discussion

  13. Conclusion

  14. Acknowledgments (optional)

  15. Funding Information (if applicable)

  16. Conflict of Interest Statement

  17. References

5. Title

The title should:

  • Be concise and informative.

  • Reflect the content of the manuscript.

  • Contain no more than 20 words.

  • Avoid abbreviations whenever possible.

6. Abstract

The abstract should:

  • Contain 150–250 words.

  • Briefly explain:

    • Background

    • Objectives

    • Methods

    • Results

    • Conclusions

  • Be written as a single paragraph.

  • Avoid citations.

7. Keywords

Authors should provide 3–5 keywords that:

  • Represent the core concepts of the manuscript.

  • Are separated by semicolons.

  • Are arranged alphabetically where appropriate.

8. References

The journal adopts the APA Style (7th Edition).

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as:

  • Mendeley

  • Zotero

  • EndNote

References should:

  • Primarily consist of scholarly journal articles published within the last 10 years.

  • Include at least 80% journal references.

  • Be relevant and accessible.

  • Include DOI whenever available.

9. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should:

  • Be numbered consecutively.

  • Include clear titles and captions.

  • Be cited in the text.

  • Be presented in editable format whenever possible.

  • Include source information when adapted from other works.

10. Citation Style

In-text citations should follow APA 7th Edition.

Examples:

Single author:

(Smith, 2023)

Two authors:

(Smith & Brown, 2024)

Three or more authors:

(Smith et al., 2025)

11. Ethical Requirements

Authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript is free from plagiarism.

  • All data are authentic and accurately reported.

  • Proper ethical approval has been obtained when required.

  • Conflicts of interest are disclosed.

  • Funding sources are acknowledged.

12. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

The journal only accepts manuscripts with an acceptable level of textual similarity according to editorial policy.

Any evidence of plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or unethical research practices will result in immediate rejection.

13. AI-Assisted Writing

Authors may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve language, grammar, or readability. However:

  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the manuscript.

  • AI tools must not be listed as authors.

  • AI-generated content must be carefully reviewed and verified.

  • Authors should disclose substantial AI assistance when appropriate.

14. Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's Online Journal System (OJS).

Authors are required to:

  • Register an account.

  • Complete all submission metadata.

  • Upload the manuscript.

  • Upload supplementary files if required.

  • Confirm compliance with the submission checklist.

Submissions by email are not accepted unless specifically requested by the Editorial Office.

15. Peer Review

All submissions undergo:

  • Initial Editorial Screening

  • Similarity Check

  • Double-Blind Peer Review by at least two independent reviewers

  • Editorial Decision

  • Revision (if required)

  • Copyediting

  • Proofreading

  • Publication

16. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright to their published articles.

Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. License, allowing users to read, download, copy, distribute, and adapt the work provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.

17. Publication Fee

The journal will clearly state its Article Processing Charges (APC), if applicable, on the journal website before submission. There are no hidden publication fees.

18. Contact Information

For questions regarding manuscript preparation or submission, authors may contact the Editorial Office through the journal's official email address provided on the journal website.