Author Guidelines
QUBICSENTRUM: Journal of Management and Business welcomes academics, researchers, practitioners, and students to submit scholarly articles relevant to the fields of management and business. All submitted manuscripts must comply with the following requirements and writing guidelines:
1. General Requirements
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Manuscripts must be original, unpublished works and must not be under consideration by another journal or publisher.
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Manuscripts must align with the focus and scope of QUBICSENTRUM: Journal of Management and Business.
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Articles may be written in Indonesian or English using proper grammar and academic language.
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Manuscripts must be systematically organized and follow the journal's article template.
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Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism and publication ethics violations.
2. Types of Articles
The journal accepts the following types of scholarly contributions:
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Original research articles.
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Literature review articles.
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Conceptual papers.
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Theoretical studies and management or business model development articles.
3. Manuscript Structure
Manuscripts should be organized according to the following structure:
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Title: Concise, clear, informative, and representative of the article's content.
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Author Information: Includes the full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, and the corresponding author's email address.
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Abstract: Written in Indonesian and English, approximately 150–250 words, covering the research objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions.
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Keywords: Consist of 3–5 relevant keywords.
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Introduction: Presents the research background, problem statement, brief literature review, research gap, and research objectives.
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Research Methods: Describes the research approach, design, data collection techniques, population or sample, and analytical methods.
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Results and Discussion: Presents research findings systematically and discusses them in relation to relevant theories and previous studies.
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Conclusion: Summarizes the main findings, research implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research.
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Acknowledgments: Included when individuals or institutions have provided support for the research.
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References: Lists all sources cited in the manuscript.
4. Manuscript Formatting
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Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
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Academic language must be clear, effective, and consistent.
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Tables and figures must be numbered and provided with informative titles.
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All tables, figures, and illustrations must be referenced in the manuscript.
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Equations, symbols, and measurement units must be presented consistently and follow applicable scientific standards.
5. References and Citations
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In-text citations and reference lists must follow APA Style, 7th Edition (APA 7th).
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All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
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Authors are encouraged to use primary sources, including scholarly journal articles, academic books, and conference proceedings.
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Reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero is recommended to facilitate citation and reference organization.
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References should be relevant and prioritize recent scholarly literature.
6. Manuscript Submission
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Manuscripts must be submitted through the QUBICSENTRUM Open Journal Systems (OJS) online submission platform.
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Authors must complete all submission metadata, including the title, abstract, keywords, author information, and references.
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Authors must upload manuscripts using the journal's prescribed template and submission requirements.
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Authors are responsible for ensuring that all submitted documents comply with the journal's requirements.
7. Review Process
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All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance to the journal's focus and scope and their administrative completeness.
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Manuscripts that meet the initial requirements will proceed to the peer-review process in accordance with the journal's policies.
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Authors are required to revise their manuscripts based on comments and recommendations from editors and reviewers within the specified deadlines.
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Final decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection are made by the editorial team based on academic evaluation.
8. Publication Fees
QUBICSENTRUM: Journal of Management and Business does not charge any submission fees or Article Processing Charges (APC). The entire manuscript submission, review, and publication process is provided free of charge to authors.