Author Guidelines

Authors who wish to submit their manuscripts to Behavior: Journal of Management are expected to follow the guidelines outlined below to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Manuscript Types

We accept the following types of submissions:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Conceptual Papers

  • Case Studies

  • Literature Reviews

2. Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed by a native English speaker or professional language editing service before submission.

3. Formatting Requirements

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Spacing: 1.5 line spacing

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides

  • Length: 4,000–8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures

  • Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition

4. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should include the following sections:

Title Page:

  • Title (concise and informative)

  • Author(s)’ full name(s) and affiliation(s)

  • Corresponding author’s email address

Abstract:

  • 150–250 words

  • Include research objective, methodology, results, and conclusion

  • 3–5 keywords

Main Text:

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review

  • Research Methodology

  • Results and Discussion

  • Conclusion

  • Acknowledgements (if any)

  • References

5. Originality and Plagiarism

Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere. All manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with a similarity index above 20% will be returned or rejected.

6. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through our online submission system https://managementjournalpasadena.com/behavior/about/submissions

7. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. The editorial team reserves the right to make the final decision on publication.

8. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Behavior: Journal of Management is an open-access journal and does not charge any fees for article submission or publication (APC-free).

9. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work. All articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.