Instructions for Author

1. Submission Guidelines

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system (OJS) via the Submissions page. Authors must register an account on the journal website before making a submission. Submissions sent by email are not processed.

IJIEG considers original scholarly contributions in the form of research articles, research notes, review articles, comments, rejoinders, and book reviews. Manuscripts must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere (unless clearly explained in the Comments to the Editor).

For the journal’s official submission workflow and checklist, please refer to MAKE A SUBMISSION.

2. File Format and Basic Requirements

  • Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word (recommended) or OpenOffice/RTF format.

  • Provide the manuscript as one complete file, including text, tables, and figures placed within the text at appropriate points (not at the end).

  • Where available, include URLs/DOIs for references.

  • The submission must comply with the journal’s Publication Policy Agreement (ethical statement).

3. Manuscript Length

  • Research Articles: 4,500–6,000 words (excluding references)

(For article types accepted and general expectations, see Author Guidelines on the Submissions page.)

4. Title Page

The first page must include:

  • Title of the paper

  • Author name(s)

  • Current institutional affiliation(s)

  • Contact details of the corresponding author

5. Abstract, Keywords, and JEL Codes

  • Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing the study (purpose, method, key findings, and implications).

  • Keywords: Maximum six keywords and/or relevant JEL Classification Codes.

6. Structure of the Manuscript

Research articles should normally follow:

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review

  • Research Methodology

  • Data Analysis and Discussion

  • Conclusion

Alternative structures may be accepted for conceptual or theoretical contributions where appropriate.

7. Style, Citations, and References

  • Manuscripts must follow APA 6th edition for title, abstract, in-text citations, and references.

  • Ensure that every in-text citation appears in the reference list, and vice versa.

  • Use footnotes sparingly, numbered sequentially.

8. Tables, Figures, and Appendices

  • Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially and referenced in the text.

  • Each table/figure should have a clear, descriptive title.

  • Where applicable, provide the source in a footnote immediately below the table.

  • Appendices, if included, should be numbered sequentially and placed after the references.

9. Review and Revision

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Where revisions are requested, authors must submit:

  • A revised manuscript, and

  • A point-by-point response addressing reviewer comments.

10. Publication Ethics

IJIEG is committed to ethical publishing and follows HEC ethical guidelines and COPE principles.

All manuscripts undergo a similarity check (e.g., Turnitin). Similarity reports are interpreted through editorial and subject-based judgment. As a screening benchmark aligned with HEC guidance:

  • A similarity index above 19% may lead to rejection or conditional editorial handling.

  • The findings/conclusion sections are treated more strictly (typically not exceeding 9%).

  • High overlap from any single source (for example, 5% or more) is carefully examined.

Relevant journal policies:

Ethics for Journal

Plagiarism Policy

11. Publication Fee

  • No submission fee

  • No APCs

  • No publication fee

(See also Open Access and Copyright Policy.)