Author Guidelines
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Manuscript Preparation:
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1.1 Formatting:
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Prepare your manuscript in Microsoft Word or a compatible format.
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Use a clear and readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial) with a font size of 12.
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Double-space all text, including the abstract, main text, references, and figure captions.
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1.2 Title Page:
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Include a title page that provides the title of the paper, names and affiliations of all authors, and corresponding author’s contact information (email address, postal address, and phone number).
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1.3 Abstract:
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Begin your manuscript with a concise and informative abstract of no more than 250 words.
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Clearly state the objectives, methods, main results, and conclusions of your research.
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1.4 Main Text:
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Structure your manuscript into sections such as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
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Clearly state the purpose of the study, provide sufficient detail about the methods used, present your findings objectively, and discuss their implications.
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Support your statements with appropriate references and, if applicable, provide ethical considerations and funding information.
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1.5 Figures and Tables:
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Include all figures and tables within the manuscript, appropriately numbered and with captions.
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Ensure that figures and tables are clear, legible, and of high quality.
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Provide detailed explanations in the figure captions and refer to them within the text.
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1.6 References:
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Cite all sources accurately and include a list of references at the end of the manuscript.
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Follow a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, or IEEE) and ensure that all references are formatted correctly.
2. Submission Process:
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2.1 Online Submission:
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Submit your manuscript through our online submission system, following the instructions provided on our website.
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Include all required information and manuscript files as specified in the submission process.
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2.2 Originality and Ethical Considerations:
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Ensure that your manuscript represents original work that has not been published elsewhere.
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Properly cite and acknowledge the work of others and obtain permissions for any copyrighted material used.
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Adhere to ethical guidelines and regulations related to research involving human subjects, animal experimentation, and data protection.
3. Peer Review Process:
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3.1 Evaluation:
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All submitted manuscripts undergo a thorough peer review process by experts in the relevant field.
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The review process aims to assess the scientific quality, methodology, originality, and significance of the research.
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3.2 Timelines:
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The review process may take several weeks to complete. We appreciate your patience during this time.
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We strive to provide timely updates on the status of your submission and notify you of the editorial decision.
4. Publication and Copyright:
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4.1 Acceptance:
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If your manuscript is accepted for publication, you will be notified and provided with instructions for the final manuscript submission.
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4.2 Copyright:
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Authors retain the copyright of their published work, but grant Bakhtar Journal of Management a license to publish the article.
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Ensure that you have obtained all necessary permissions for any copyrighted material used in your manuscript.
5. Contact Us:
If you have any further questions or need clarifications regarding the submission process or author guidelines, please contact us at:
Address: Karte 4, Kabul, Afghanistan.
We appreciate your contribution to Bakhtar Journal of Management and look forward to receiving your research work.