Publishing Articles

Before You Submit

Prior to submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Entrepreneurial Researchers (JER), authors should consider the following checklist:

Content

  • Does the manuscript align with the aims and scope of JER?

  • Is the text written clearly, concisely, and accessibly for an international audience?

  • Do you have formal permission to reproduce any copyrighted images or figures?

Structure and Formatting

  • Does the manuscript comply with the word count and formatting specified in the Guidelines for Authors?

  • Does the Identification Form include the names, affiliations, and contact details of all authors?

  • Are all in-text citations, footnotes, and captions properly listed in the reference list?

  • Is the manuscript anonymized in accordance with the journal’s peer review policy?

Writing for a Scientific Journal

Writing a scientific article is the culmination of thoughtful, rigorous, and ethical academic work. Even when data and ideas are well-developed, authors often face challenges in presenting them in a coherent and structured manner. JER encourages authors to:

  • Uphold ethical standards by properly citing sources and avoiding plagiarism.

  • Write with clarity, avoiding grammar and language issues.

  • Adapt the style and structure to the intended format — whether it is a journal article, conference paper, or other academic output.

A well-organized manuscript should reflect a coherent line of reasoning, with all phases of the study documented and aligned.

Article Structure

Abstract

  • A standalone summary that stimulates the reader’s interest.

  • Should not include citations, abbreviations, or references to the full text.

  • Must clearly state the problem, the proposed solution, and the impact of the study.

Introduction

  • Introduce the importance of the topic.

  • Summarize the existing literature and current state of knowledge.

  • Clearly articulate the research gap, objectives, and justification for the study.

Body of the Article

  • Describe the research problem and its significance.

  • Present the methodology employed to address the problem.

  • Report results, and discuss them in relation to the existing literature.

  • Emphasize the contribution of the study.

Conclusion

  • Recap the main findings and link them back to the research objectives.

  • Discuss the implications, limitations, and future directions.

  • Avoid introducing new terms or content not already explained in the article.

The JER Peer Review Process

JER follows a two-stage manuscript evaluation:

  1. Desk Review
    Conducted by the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors to verify scope, originality, and baseline quality.

  2. Peer Review
    Authors may choose one of the following models:

    • Single-blind: reviewer is anonymous; author is identified.

    • Double-blind (default): both reviewer and author are anonymous.

    • Open review: both reviewer and author identities are known.

Evaluation Criteria

JER reviewers assess manuscripts according to the following indicators of scientific quality:

  • Relevance and timeliness of the topic.

  • Originality of the contribution.

  • Theoretical soundness and conceptual clarity.

  • Writing quality and structural organization.

  • Methodological rigor and analytical depth.

  • Significance of results to academic or professional practice.

  • Strength of conclusions, and consistency with presented data.