Article Format Structure
Article Format Structure
Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word format by one of the authors through the journal’s online submission system. Submissions from individuals who are not listed authors will not be accepted.
Authors are encouraged to suggest up to four qualified reviewers and provide their current email addresses. The journal reserves the right to use the authors’ suggested reviewers or assign the manuscript to other experts in the field.
If online submission is unsuccessful due to technical issues, manuscripts may be sent via email to the following addresses: XieYuJCEMeditor@outlook.com
Manuscript Preparation
The author needs to prepare two different files: a title page which includes the title of the article, author names, and affiliations, and the second file is the main document without author information.
Essential title page information
Title: Concise and informative. Titles are often used in information-retrieval systems. Avoid abbreviations and formulae where possible. The title should clearly indicate the interdisciplinary nature of the research when applicable.
Author names and affiliations: Please clearly indicate the given name(s) and family name(s) of each author and check that all names are accurately spelled. Present the authors' affiliation addresses (where the actual work was done) below the names. Indicate all affiliations with a lower-case superscript letter immediately after the author's name and in front of the appropriate address. Provide the full postal address of each affiliation, including the country name and, if available, the e-mail address of each author.
Corresponding author: Clearly indicate who will handle correspondence at all stages of refereeing and publication, also post-publication. This responsibility includes answering any future queries about Methodology and Materials. Ensure that the e-mail address is given and that the contact details are kept up to date by the corresponding author. If possible, provide the official/institutional email address for the corresponding author.
Present/permanent address: If an author has moved since the work described in the article was done, or was visiting at the time, a 'Present address' (or 'Permanent address') may be indicated as a footnote to that author's name. The address at which the author actually did the work must be retained as the main affiliation address. Superscript Arabic numerals are used for such footnotes.
Other details: All other non-anonymized details such as acknowledgment, author role distribution, funding, ethical statement should be added to the title page. Prepare this document as its own, one-page Word file labeled "Title page (with author details)".
Appendices should be uploaded as a separate file marked as "Supplementary material" (see below).
Article structure/style of the manuscript summary
Title (font size 14, Times New Roman)
Abstract (150-300 words), Keywords (3-5)
Introduction (and background)
Literature Review (relevant literature/sources)
Research Methodology (material and methods)
Results (if applicable)
Discussions (and findings)
Conclusions (suggestions and future direction)
Limitations of the study
Necessary statements (competing interests, author agreement, declaration of generative AI)
References (APA latest version)
Article structure/style of the manuscript detail
Title (font size 14, Times New Roman): Active verbs are used instead of complex noun-based phrases. It is around 10 to 15 words long and summarizes the main idea or ideas of the study.
Abstract (150-300 words): A concise and factual abstract is required. The abstract should briefly discuss a compact view of the research problem, purpose of study, research design and key findings. For interdisciplinary work, the abstract should clearly articulate supply chain management perspectives of the research. An abstract is often presented separately from the article, so it must be able to stand alone. For this reason, citations should be avoided, but if essential, then cite the author(s) and year(s). Non-standard or uncommon abbreviations should also be avoided, but if essential they must be defined at their first mention in the abstract itself.
Keywords (3-5): Keywords should include terms from supply chain when applicable. The keywords do not use words or phrases from the title and supplement the title's contents. These are descriptive, representing key concepts and nouns. These keywords will be used for indexing purposes. The keywords should be placed immediately after the abstract, each beginning with a capital letter and separated by a comma (,).
Introduction (and background): It describes the purpose, scope, context, significance, background, hypothesis(es), question(s), brief methodology, outcome(s), and outline of the remaining structure/organization of the article.
Literature Review (relevant literature/sources): It gives a description, summary, and critical evaluation of sources explored in relation to the research problem(s) being investigated. For interdisciplinary research, the literature review should cover relevant work, highlighting connections, gaps, or tensions between these disciplines.
Conceptual and Theoretical Framework (or Model): The conceptual framework presents/makes the construction of the study clearer, cleaner, and more straightforward; and the theoretical framework within it explains the relationships that are explored within the study.The conceptual or theoretical framework may be presented as a separate section for complex studies with multiple variables or detailed models. For simpler studies, it can be integrated into the Literature Review. In all cases, the framework should be clearly explained, and visual representations are recommended to illustrate variable relationships and research hypotheses.
Research Methodology (material and methods): This section describes the procedures and rationale used to investigate the research problem, including the selection, processing, and analysis of information. For studies involving AI components, it should provide details on algorithms, models, datasets, training procedures, evaluation metrics, and computational resources. For human sciences components, it should describe the research design, case study context (e.g., industry type, company size) or simulation parameters, data collection methods, analytical approaches, and ethical considerations. For studies combining AI and human sciences approaches, the methodology should clearly explain how these methods are integrated or complement each other.
Results (if applicable): It reports the results of the study based upon the methodology(ies) being applied and in a logical sequence without bias or interpretation if data is generated from the author's own research.
Discussions (and findings): It interprets and describes the significance of findings in light of what was already known about the research problem(s). It explains new understanding or insights emerging based on studying the problem. It is connected to the introduction through research questions and/or hypothesis(es) and the literature being reviewed for the study. It discusses study results and compares it with recent research in the field. The discussion should address the implications of the findings for economics and management understanding.
Conclusions (suggestions and future direction): It helps the readers to understand why the research should matter to them. It gives a synthesis of key points and, (if applicable), suggests new areas for future research. The conclusion should reflect on how the interdisciplinary approach contributed to addressing the research questions and identify promising directions for further integration economics and management.
Limitations of the study: This section should critically reflect on limitations of economics and management aspects of the research, as well as any challenges in integrating these approaches.
Necessary Statements
Competing Interests: Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial competing interests that might influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript.
Author Agreement: All authors must have agreed to the submission and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Declaration of Generative AI: Authors must declare if any generative AI tools were used in preparing the manuscript, specifying the purpose and extent of their use.
References (APA latest version): It contains a list of updated published and unpublished material on the topic, including research articles from internationally reputed journals, especially those indexed in WOS, Scopus, etc. References should follow APA style (latest edition).
Figure and table requirement: All figures or photographs must be submitted as PNG, JPEG, GIF, or other high-quality image formats with distinct characters and symbols at 300 dpi (dots per inch). Tables and equations should be in an editable rather than image version. Tables must be edited with Word/Excel. Equations must be edited with Equation Editor. Figures, tables and equations should be numbered and cited as Figure 1, Table 1 etc. in sequence. Figures and tables should be embedded into the main text and not at the end of the main text.
Important points: Ensure that each figure and table has a caption.
- A caption should contain the figure or table number and then provide a brief title and a description.
- Refer to each figure and table with its number in-text.
- All work not original to the author(s) own should also have a citation at the end of the caption, e.g: Figure 1. AI architecture for optimizing warehouse inventory allocation (amended from Smith 2023: fig. 3 p. 45). This source should be included in the list of "References" at the end of the manuscript.
- For figures: If the author (or co-author) is not the original creator of the artwork, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder in advance of submission.
Preparation of tables:
- All tables should be black and white
- Use the same font (The figure number and caption should be typed in 10 pt)
- Place any table notes below the table body
- Be sparing in the use of tables and ensure that the data presented in them do not duplicate results described elsewhere in the article
- 5. Please avoid using vertical rules and shading in table cells
Supplementary material/Appendices
Supplementary material and appendices such as an interview guide, fieldnotes, images, sound clips, code repositories, datasets (with appropriate privacy considerations), model specifications, and algorithm details can be published with the article to enhance it. Submitted supplementary items are published exactly as they are received (Excel or PowerPoint files will appear as such online). Supplementary material should be submitted together with the article, accompanied by a concise, descriptive caption for each file. If the author wishes to make changes to supplementary material during any stage of the process, please make sure to provide an updated file.
References format: All references should be formatted in latest APA style in the text and listed in the REFERENCES section, as shown below:
Journal Articles:
Bonoti, F., & Metallidou, P. (2010). Children's Judgments and Feelings about Their Own Drawings. Psychology, 1, 329-336.
Conference Proceedings:
Gusnard, D. A., Akbudak, E., Shulman, G. L., & Raichle, M. E. (2001). Medial Prefrontal Cortex and Self-Referential Mental Activity: Relation to a Default Mode of Brain Function. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, 98, 4259-4264.
Schnase, J. L., & Cunnius, E. L. (Eds.). (1995). Proceedings from CSCL'95: The First International Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Transactions:
Fisher, H. E., Aron, A., & Brown, L. L. (2006). Romantic Love: A Mammalian Brain System for Mate Choice. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society: Biological Sciences, 361, 2173-2186.
Monograph:
Helfer, M. E., Keme, R. S., & Drugman, R. D. (1997). The Battered Child (5th ed.). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.
Thesis:
Giambastiani, B. M. S. (2007). Evoluzione Idrologica ed Idrogeologica della Pineta di San Vitale (Ravenna). Ph.D. Thesis, Bologna: Bologna University.
Report:
Marcinkowski, TJ, & Rehring, L. (1995). The Secondary School Report: A Final Report on the Development, Pilot Testing, Validation, and Field Testing of the Secondary School Environmental Literacy Assessment Instrument. Cincinnati, Ohio: Office of Research and Development, US Environmental Protection Agency.
Article or Chapter in an Edited Book:
Lieberman, A. F. & Amaya-Jackson, L. (2005). Reciprocal Influences of Attachment and Trauma: Using a Dual Lens in the Assessment and Treatment of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. In L. Berlin, Y. Ziv, L. Amaya-Jackson, & M. T. Greenberg (Eds.), Enhancing Early Attachments: Theory, Research, Intervention, and Policy (pp. 120-126). New York: Guilford Press.
Cohn, E., & T. Geske (1990). Ch. 7: Production & Cost Functions in Education. In The Economics of Education (pp. 159-210). New York: The Free Press.
Article in proceedings:
Grudin, J. (1990). The Computer Reaches Out: The Historical Continuity of Interface Design. In Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems: Empowering People (pp. 261-268). New York, NY: ACM Press.
Internet:
CHI Conference (2009). Guide to a Successful HCI Archive Submission. URL (last checked 15 May 2009) http://www.chi2009.org/Authors/Guides/ArchiveGuide.html
Report from a Private Organization:
American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Patients with Eating Disorders (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Code Repositories:
Smith, J. (2023). ConversationalAI: A library for creating ethical dialogue systems [Computer software]. GitHub. https://github.com/username/ConversationalAI
Datasets:
Johnson, M., & Williams, S. (2022). Literary Sentiment Analysis Dataset (Version 1.0) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.example
