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AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Submission Guidelines for AIMBIG Strategic Review

The AIMBIG Strategic Review invites high-quality original research papers, short reports, and articles in the fields of management, economics, artificial intelligence, and social sciences. Authors must adhere to the following submission guidelines to ensure the smooth processing of their manuscripts

1. Manuscript Categories

  • Research Articles: 4,000 to 8,000 words (excluding references and appendices).

  • Short Reports: 2,000 to 5,000 words (excluding references and appendices).

2. Formatting Guidelines

  • File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word (.doc or .docx).

  • Font:

    • Headings: Times New Roman, 14 pt.

    • Subheadings: Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold.

    • Sub-subheadings: Times New Roman, 12 pt, italic.

    • Body Text: Times New Roman, 12 pt.

  • Spacing: Double-spaced throughout the manuscript.

  • Alignment: Justified for the body text.

  • ​Page Layout: Margins should be set to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.​

3. Manuscript Structure

  • First Page:

    • Title of the paper.

    • Full names of all authors, including affiliations, email addresses, and contact numbers.

    • Indicate the corresponding author clearly with their contact information.

  • Second Page (Beginning of Manuscript):

    • Abstract: 150 to 300 words summarizing the manuscript.

    • Keywords: Provide 3 to 5 keywords relevant to the manuscript.

    • Main Body: Structured with appropriate headings and subheadings.

    • Appendix (if applicable): Include supplementary material.

    • References: Adhere to APA 7th edition referencing style.

4. Figures and Tables

  • Placement: Insert figures and tables in the text at the point of first mention.

  • Format: Submit in an editable format (e.g., Excel, Word, or embedded in the document with editable text).

  • Numbering: Sequentially number all figures and tables (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).

  • Captions: Provide a clear caption below each figure and table.

5. Referencing Style

All references must follow APA 7th edition style. Below are examples of common reference formats:

  • Journal Article: Author(s). (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, volume number(issue number), page range.
    Example: Smith, J. A., & Doe, M. (2020). The impact of AI on economic policy. Journal of Economics and AI, 15(3), 123-145.

  • Book: Author(s). (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
    Example: Johnson, P. R. (2019). Management in the age of AI. Cambridge University Press.

  • Chapter in an Edited Book: Author(s) of the chapter. (Year). Title of the chapter. In Editor(s) (Eds.), Title of the book (pp. page range). Publisher.
    Example: Williams, R. (2018). AI in corporate governance. In L. Thompson (Ed.), Emerging trends in management (pp. 95-115). Sage.

6. In-Text Citations (APA Style)

Follow the APA 7th edition for in-text citations. Examples include:

  • For one author: (Smith, 2020)

  • For two authors: (Smith & Doe, 2020)

  • For three or more authors: (Johnson et al., 2019)

7. Submission Process

Submit your manuscript along with the given Copyright form Template via email to:

aimbigsr@uem.edu.in

8. Review Process

All submissions undergo a thorough peer review process. Authors will be notified of the decision within 6-8 weeks. If revisions are requested, authors should submit the revised manuscript within 4 weeks.

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We encourage you to adhere to these guidelines for smooth processing of your submission.

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