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Submission Preparation Checklist

  • At least two files have been uploaded:
  • The first file includes the title of the paper, the name(s) of the author(s), their affiliation(s), the address of the author's institutional affiliation, ORCID numbers, and their institutional email address. Information about the corresponding author is indicated in a footnote on the first page. If applicable, acknowledgments of funding information are included in this file.
  • The second file includes an anonymous manuscript, which excludes any information that might identify the work's authorship. The file name contains no information that could reveal the authors' identity. This file does not contain any acknowledgment information. Phrases like "in our previous research (author, 2022)" are avoided. Complete anonymity is maintained.
  • Article files are provided in Microsoft Word format. The text is single-spaced and in a 12-point font. If necessary, italics are used instead of underlining, except for URL addresses.
  • All illustrations, figures, and tables are embedded in the text at appropriate points, not at the end.
  • The article is between 7,000 and 10,000 words, including the structured abstract and all text within tables, figures, and appendices.
  • The abstract has been written in a structured format.
  • 5-8 keywords are provided. Keywords are reflected in the manuscript's title and used in the abstract.
  • JEL codes are indicated.
  • The paper is prepared using the IMRaD structure and contains the following parts: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Limitations, Directions for Future Research, and Scientific and Practical Implications.
  • The references are formatted according to APA requirements. DOI numbers are provided for all references. All the references in the text are listed in the list of references and vice versa.

Manuscript requirements. Please prepare the manuscript before submission using the following guidelines: 
Format. Please submit article files in Microsoft Word format. Documents in PDF format will not be accepted. The text should be single-spaced and in a 12-point font. Use italics instead of underlining, except for URL addresses. All illustrations, figures, and tables should be embedded in the text at appropriate points, not at the end.
Article length. Articles should be between 7,000 and 10,000 words, including the structured abstract and all text within tables, figures, and appendices. For longer articles, approval from the editor-in-chief is required. There are no length limitations for references.
Article language. Articles accepted in the English language.


The structure of the article:
The first page should include the title of the paper, the name(s) of the author(s), their affiliation(s), the address of the author's institutional affiliation, ORCID numbers, and their institutional email address. Information about the corresponding author should be indicated in a footnote on the first page.
AbstractAll submissions must include a structured abstract following the specified format. The maximum length of your abstract should be 250 words in total, including keywords and JEL codes. The abstract must always include the following four sub-headings with their accompanying explanations:
    Purpose
    Design/methodology/approach
    Findings
    Originality
Additionally, the following sub-headings are optional and can be included if applicable:
     Research limitations/implications
     Practical implications
     Social implications
The list of keywords should include 5-8 main words or concepts. Ensure that the keywords reflect the title of the manuscript and are used in the abstract.
Indicate the relevant  JEL codes
The article should follow the IMRaD structure:
    Introduction
    Literature review (the text may be divided into chapters and smaller units (for example, 1.; 1.1.; 1.1.2.;) with suitable titles.
    Methodology 
    Results 
    Discussion 
    Conclusions, limitations, and directions for future research.
    Scientific and practical implications
    Acknowledgment (your article must reference all sources of external research funding).
References. The format of references must follow APA requirements. The list of bibliographic references must be presented in alphabetical order. References should include DOI numbers where applicable. All cited references must be listed, and vice versa; the list must include only those mentioned in the text. Only sources that have been published or are in press should be included in the list of references. We encourage you to use up-to-date references to support your research.

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