Author Guidelines

Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Business Studies is an appropriate academic platform for the publication of scholarly articles in the fields of business, finance, accounting, and management. Manuscripts reporting experimentation or research in relevant fields will be accepted for review.

Guiding Principles

An acceptable manuscript must meet the following criteria:

Contributes meaningfully to scientific knowledge.
Applies a clearly explained and replicable research methodology.
Draws conclusions that are supported by data presented in the results and discussion.
Is concise, well-structured, and written in clear academic English.

Full Manuscript Format

Manuscripts must be submitted through the Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Business Studies online submission system and prepared in accordance with the journal manuscript template, consisting of the following sections:

Title
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review and Hypothesis Development
Research Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References

Formatting Requirements

Paper size: A4
Layout: Single column
Line spacing: Single (1.0)
Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt
Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

Manuscript Components

Title

The manuscript title should be concise, clear, and informative, accurately reflecting the content of the research. The title should not exceed 12 words and should avoid abbreviations and formulas.

Abstract

The abstract should be written in 180–250 words and structured into the following components:

Purpose
Methods
Results
Limitations
Conclusion
Contributions
Novelty

References and uncommon abbreviations should be avoided in the abstract.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords or key phrases. Avoid general terms, plural forms, and multiple concepts. Keywords should be suitable for indexing purposes.

Introduction

The introduction should:

Clearly present the background of the study.
Define the research problem and objectives.
Explain the motivation and significance of the research.
Include relevant in-text citations formatted according to APA style.

Literature Review and Hypothesis Development

This section should:

Review relevant prior studies.
Include 10–15 high-quality references, with the majority published within the last five years.
Identify research gaps addressed by the study.
Develop hypotheses, where applicable.
Use APA-style in-text citations.

This section may be merged with the introduction if appropriate.

Research Methodology

Authors must clearly describe:

The research design (experimental, survey-based, review, or simulation-based).
Materials, instruments, questionnaires, and procedures used.
Software and hardware employed, including brand names where relevant.
Assumptions, theories, and conditions applied.

The methodology should be sufficiently detailed to allow replication of the study.

Results and Discussion

This section should:

Present research findings clearly and logically.
Provide scientific interpretation supported by data.
Compare findings with previous studies and established theories.

Conclusion

The conclusion section should consist of:

Conclusion
Limitations
Suggestions

Conclusion

Summarize how the research objectives have been achieved.

Limitations

Discuss the limitations or gaps of the study.

Suggestions

Provide recommendations for future research based on the study’s findings and limitations.

Acknowledgment

Authors should acknowledge any financial or non-financial support received during the research.

References

A minimum of 15 references is required.
At least 50% of references must be published within the last five years.
At least 50% should come from primary sources.
All references must follow APA (author–date) style.
References should be listed in alphabetical order.

Reference management tools such as EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero are strongly recommended.

For detailed APA guidelines, please visit:
https://aut.ac.nz.libguides.com/APA6th/referencelist

In-Text Citation Rules

Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Business Studies applies the APA author–date citation style:

Beginning of sentence:
Harris (2020) stated that…
Mid-sentence:
According to Harris (2020)…
End of sentence:
(Harris, 2020)

Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.

Examples of Reference Styles

Book
Gambles, I. (2009). Making the business case: Proposals that succeed for projects that work. Farnham, England: Ashgate.

Book Chapter
Easton, B. (2008). Does poverty affect health? In K. Dew & A. Matheson (Eds.), Understanding health inequalities in Aotearoa New Zealand (pp. 97–106). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.

Journal Article (with DOI)
Li, S., & Seale, C. (2007). Learning to do qualitative data analysis: An observational study of doctoral work. Qualitative Health Research, 17, 1442–1452. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732307306924

Journal Article (without DOI)
Bartlett, R. P. (2009). Going private but staying public: Re-examining the effect of Sarbanes-Oxley on firms going-private decisions. The University of Chicago Law Review, 76, 7–39.

Conference Proceedings
Olsson, S., & Stirton, N. (Eds.). (1996). Women and leadership: Power and practice: International conference proceedings. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Massey University.

Web Sources

No author:
Rugby World Cup 2011 pools announced. (2008). Retrieved May 1, 2009, from http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mediazone/news/newsid=2027914.html

Corporate author:
Department of Internal Affairs. (n.d.). History of daylight saving. Retrieved October 29, 2012, from http://www.dia.govt.nz/Daylight-Saving-History

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