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Author Guidelines

BJoM Author Guidelines

1. General Information

Journal Scope

BjoM’s focuses are management and public administration, and it encourages applied research papers.

Article Types Accepted

  • Research Articles (4,000–6,000 words)
  • Review Articles (4,000–6,000 words)
  • Case Studies (3,000–4,000 words)
  • Case Methods (2500-3000 words)
  • Other types, e.g., Brief Reports, Commentaries, etc.

2. Submission Requirements

Formatting

  • File Type: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Page Size: A5 (148 × 210 mm)
  • Margins: 0.8 inches (2 cm) all sides
  • Font: 11.5 pt Minion Pro, 1.5 inch line spacing
  • Line Numbers: Add continuous numbering for review

Structure

Include these sections (if applicable):

Title Page (separate file for blind peer review):

  • Title (≤15 words)
  • Author names, affiliations
  • Corresponding author email

Abstract: 150–250 words + 3–5 keywords (objectives, methods, results, conclusions)

Main Text:

  • Introduction (research question, hypotheses, literature review)
  • Literature Review (includes theoretical framework)
  • Methodology (details of design, participants, procedures)
  • Results (data/statistics)
  • Discussion (links results to hypotheses/theories)
  • Conclusion (restates findings and broader impact)
  • References (APA or author-date system)
  • Appendices (survey tools, raw data etc)

Tables & Figures

  • Placement: Embed in text or upload separately
  • Resolution: 300+ DPI for images
  • Captions: "Table 1. Title" (above table), "Figure 1. Title" (below figure)

3. Citations & References

  • Style: [APA 7th edition]
  • In-Text: (Author, Year, p. X)

Reference List:

  • Alphabetical order (APA)
  • Include DOIs as https://doi.org/xxxx

4. Ethical Policies

  • Originality: Submissions must be unpublished (<15% similarity in plagiarism check)
  • Authorship: All contributors must meet CRediT taxonomy criteria
  • Ethical Approval: Required for human/animal studies (state approval number)
  • Conflict of Interest: Disclose funding sources/competing interests

5. Submission Process

  • Register on BJoM on OJS platform (www.bjom.rim.edu.bt)
  • Upload Files:
    • Manuscript (anonymous for peer review)
    • Supplementary materials
  • Metadata: Fill in title, abstract, keywords, author details
  • Confirmation: You’ll receive an acknowledgment email

6. Peer Review

  • Type: [Double-blind]
  • Timeline: 4–8 weeks for initial decision
  • Revisions: Submit a clean copy + marked-up version with changes

7. Post-Acceptance

  • Proofs: You’ll receive proofs for final corrections
  • Publication Fee: Free
  • Copyright: Both authors and RIM have copyright under [CC BY 4.0].

8. Contact

  • For questions, contact Chief editor: dorji_penjore@rim.edu.bt

Book Reviews

The Book Review section features critical evaluations of recent publications relevant (but not limited to) management, public policy, economics, entrepreneurship, and organizational studies, particularly those with implications for Bhutan and the region. Reviews may include academic texts, professional books, or significant reports that contribute to management thought and practice.

Book reviews are normally invited or submitted by scholars and practitioners with expertise in the subject area. Submissions should offer balanced, insightful, and evidence-based commentary, highlighting the book’s key contributions, strengths, and limitations.

All book reviews are editorially reviewed for quality, clarity, and relevance but are not subject to blind peer review. The editorial team reserves the right to edit submissions for style and length.

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