Guidelines for Authors

The Singaporean Journal of Business Economics and Management (SJBEM) is a peer-reviewed, biannual scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research in business, economics, finance, and management. SJBEM welcomes submissions of original research, theoretical and applied studies, and innovative contributions that advance knowledge in these fields.

Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below to ensure smooth processing and compliance with journal standards.

  1. Language

All manuscripts must be written in English, with clear, concise, and grammatically correct language.

  1. Manuscript Formatting
  • Page size: 5” × 7.5” (width × height).
  • Font: Times New Roman, 10-point, medium.
  • Headings: Main headings in UPPER CASE, bold, and centered; subheadings in lower case, bold, and left-aligned.
  • Section numbering: All sections, tables, figures, formulas, acknowledgments, and references must be numbered consecutively.
  • Avoid footnotes where possible; if essential, use superscript numbers and place them at the bottom of the page separated by a line.
  1. Submission Process
  • Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format using the journal’s online submission portal: Submit Paper.
  • Authors should ensure their manuscript meets journal length, format, and style requirements at submission and revision stages.
  1. Abstract
  • Each manuscript must include an abstract of up to 300 words.
  • The abstract should be descriptive, indicate the main results, and provide context, significance, and conclusions of the research.
  • Avoid references, numbers, abbreviations, or measurements unless essential.
  1. Keywords
  • Provide 6–8 keywords following the abstract.
  • Do not repeat words from the title.
  1. Tables
  • Use tables sparingly and design them as simply as possible.
  • Submit tables in .doc, .docx format, double-spaced, with headings and legends.
  • Each table should be on a separate page and self-explanatory.
  • Avoid duplication of data in both table and text or table and figure.
  1. Figures
  • Preferred file formats: .doc, docx TIFF, JPEG.
  • For layered images, submit Photoshop (.psd) files.
  • Minimum resolution: Line Art 800 dpi, Combination 600 dpi, Halftone 300 dpi.
  • Figures must be numbered (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.) with uppercase letters for subparts.
  • Legends should allow the figure to be understood independently of the manuscript text.
  1. Equations and Formulae
  • Use standard notations and clearly distinguish similar symbols.
  • Superscripts, subscripts, and sub-sub scripts must be properly sized.
  • If equations cannot be encoded in MathML, submit as TIFF or EPS.
  1. References
  • Follow APA style.
  • References must be cited in the text and listed double-spaced at the end of the manuscript.
  • Only include references cited in the manuscript.
  1. Paper Withdrawal Policy
  • Authors may withdraw manuscripts before the review process is complete.
  • Withdrawal after acceptance is subject to review charges.
  • Once a manuscript is published, withdrawal is not permitted.
  1. Copyright
  • Submission implies the work is original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All published works are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
  • Authors are responsible for scientific integrity, including plagiarism. The publisher reserves the right to retract or issue corrections for any misconduct or errors.
  1. Article Processing Charges
  • SJBEM does not charge any fees for submission, peer review, or publication.
  • The journal is committed to open-access research and unrestricted dissemination of knowledge.