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Submission Guidelines

Format	Article files should be provided in Microsoft Word format.
Article length word count	Articles should be no more than 9000 words long. This comprises all content, such as the structured abstract, references, table text, figures, and appendices.
Article title	A concisely worded title should be provided.
Author details	The manuscript document must not contain any information which can be an indictor to the author/s identity. Therefore, author/s are clearly advised to remove their names or any other identification including meta data. The author/s are required to submit their details in the body of the email sent for manuscript submission or a separate text document in MS Word will be accepted. Author email address (institutional preferred). Author name. We will reproduce it exactly, so any middle names and/or initials they want featured must be included. Author affiliation. This should be where they were based when the research for the paper was conducted. In multi-authored papers, it’s important that ALL authors that have made a significant contribution to the paper are listed.
Research funding	If any research article is funded by any research fund including both government and non-government must declare the source of funding and also have to submit an NOC from the concern authority for consideration the manuscript.
Structured abstract	The abstract must be between 250-300 words written in single paragraph. The author/s are required to illustrate the following points in the most precise way within the abstract. Purpose Design/methodology/approach Findings Originality Research limitations/implications Practical implications
Keywords	The author/s are required to submit no less than six keywords just below the abstract. The keywords submitted by the author/s should be identical to any word used in the title.
Article classification	During the submission process, you will be asked to select a type for your paper; the options are listed below. If you don’t see an exact match, please choose the best fit: You will also be asked to select a category for your paper. The options for this are listed below. If you don’t see an exact match, please choose the best fit: Research paper. Reports on any type of research undertaken by the author(s), including: The construction or testing of a model or framework Action research Testing of data, market research or surveys Empirical, scientific or clinical research Papers with a practical focus Viewpoint. Covers any paper where content is dependent on the author's opinion and interpretation. This includes journalistic and magazine-style pieces. Technical paper. Describes and evaluates technical products, processes or services. Conceptual paper. Focuses on developing hypotheses and is usually discursive. Covers philosophical discussions and comparative studies of other authors’ work and thinking. Case study. Describes actual interventions or experiences within organizations. It can be subjective and doesn’t generally report on research. Also covers a description of a legal case or a hypothetical case study used as a teaching exercise. Literature review. This category should only be used if the main purpose of the paper is to annotate and/or critique the literature in a particular field. It could be a selective bibliography providing advice on information sources, or the paper may aim to cover the main contributors to the development of a topic and explore their different views. General review. Provides an overview or historical examination of some concept, technique or phenomenon. Papers are likely to be more descriptive or instructional (‘how to’ papers) than discursive.
Headings	Headings must be concise, with a clear indication of the required hierarchy. The preferred format is for first level headings to be in bold, and subsequent sub-headings to be in medium italics.
Notes/endnotes	This journal doesn’t consider footnotes or endnotes for publication. If necessary author/s may submit the details within the annexure with a clear reference to the in-text location.
Figures	All figures (charts, diagrams, line drawings, webpages/screenshots, and photographic images) should be submitted electronically. Both colour and black and white files are accepted. There are a few other important points to note: All figures should be supplied at the highest resolution/quality possible with numbers and text clearly legible. Acceptable formats are .ai, .eps, .jpeg, .bmp, and .tif. Electronic figures created in other applications should be supplied in their original formats and should also be either copied and pasted into a blank MS Word document, or submitted as a PDF file. All figures should be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and have clear captions. All photographs should be numbered as Plate 1, 2, 3, etc. and have clear captions. All figure/table captions should include the necessary credit line, acknowledgement, or attribution if you have been given permission to use the figure/table; if the figure/table is the property of the author(s), this should be acknowledged in the caption.
Tables	Tables should be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals (e.g. I, II, etc.) and must be submitted within the main document. Give each table a brief title. Ensure that any superscripts or asterisks are shown next to the relevant items and have explanations displayed as footnotes to the table, figure or plate.
References	This journal follows the policy of open format, however if a manuscript is accepted for publication author/s will be required to re-format their work as per the formatting guidelines. Journal Advices the author/s to follow APA 7 formatting style for future convenience. References to other publications in your text should be written as follows: Single author: (Saikia, 2023) Two authors: (Saikia and Bora, 2023) Three or more authors: (Saikia et al., 2023) Please note, ‘et al' should always be written in italics. A few other style points. These apply to both the main body of text and your final list of references. When referring to pages in a publication, use ‘p.(page number)’ for a single page or ‘pp.(page numbers)’ to indicate a page range. Page numbers should always be written out in full, e.g. 175-179, not 175-9. Where a colon or dash appears in the title of an article or book chapter, the letter that follows that colon or dash should always be lower case. When citing a work with multiple editors, use the abbreviation ‘Ed.s’. At the end of your paper, please supply a reference list in alphabetical order using the style guidelines below. Where a DOI is available, this should be included at the end of the reference.

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Submission Process

Step 1: Examine the Journal’s Scope

Before submitting your manuscript, carefully review the scope and themes of Kaziranga University Business and Economics Review (KUBER). Ensure that your research aligns with the journal’s focus areas, which include:

Submissions that do not align with the journal’s scope may be returned without review.

Step 2: Prepare Your Manuscript

Prepare your manuscript according to the author guidelines provided by KUBER. Ensure that your submission includes the following elements:

Title Page (with authors' names, affiliations, and contact information)
Abstract (250-300 words summarizing the research)
Keywords (up to 5)
Main Manuscript (including Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion)
References (formatted according to the journal’s citation style)
Any necessary tables, figures, and appendices

Ensure that the manuscript adheres to the formatting requirements outlined in the Submission Guidelines.

Step 3: Submit Your Manuscript

Once your manuscript is prepared, submit it via email to the KUBER editorial office. Send your manuscript to:

Email: kuber@kzu.ac.in

In your email, include a brief cover letter introducing your research and confirming that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere or is under consideration by another journal.

Step 4: Acknowledgment of Receipt

After submitting your manuscript, you will receive an acknowledgment email from the editorial office within a few days. This email will confirm that your manuscript has been received and is under consideration for review.

Step 5: Peer Review Process

Your manuscript will undergo a peer review process, where it will be evaluated by experts in the field. The review process typically takes several weeks to a few months, depending on the availability of reviewers.

During this time, you may be asked to make revisions or provide additional information based on reviewer feedback.

Step 6: Decision Notification

Once the peer review process is complete, you will receive a decision notification via email. The possible outcomes include:

Accepted for publication
Minor revisions required
Major revisions required
Rejected

Step 7: Final Revisions and Publication

If your manuscript is accepted with revisions, you will be given a deadline to submit the revised version. After final acceptance, your article will be scheduled for publication in the next issue of KUBER.

Step 5: Peer Review Process

Your manuscript will undergo a double-blind peer review process, where both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous. The manuscript will be evaluated by experts in the relevant field who will assess its originality, methodology, significance, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Step 6: Communication of Review Results

Based on the reviewers' feedback, the Editor will communicate the outcome of the review process to you via email. Possible outcomes include:

Accepted: The manuscript is accepted for publication with minor or no revisions.
Minor Revisions Required: The manuscript requires some revisions before it can be accepted.
Major Revisions Required: The manuscript requires significant changes and will be reconsidered after revisions.
Rejected: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in KUBER.

If revisions are required, you will be given a specified timeframe to submit the revised manuscript. Further instructions will be provided in the review outcome email.

Step 7: Final Decision and Publication

After the revised manuscript is reviewed and accepted, you will receive a final acceptance email. Your manuscript will then be scheduled for publication in an upcoming issue of KUBER. You will receive proof copies for final approval before publication.