Instructions for Authors

The International Journal of Economic Practices and Theories (IJEPT) invites submissions of original and high-quality research papers that contribute to the understanding and advancement of economic practices and theories, with a special focus on Tourism, the European Union, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, and Marketing Research.

All submissions must adhere to the guidelines outlined below to be considered for peer review.

1. Manuscript Types Accepted

  • Original Research Articles

  • Theoretical and Conceptual Papers

  • Review Articles

  • Case Studies

  • Short Communications

  • Policy Briefs and Commentaries

2. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal’s online submission system. Authors must create an account and follow the step-by-step instructions to upload their manuscript and supplementary materials.

Submission Checklist:

  • Complete manuscript (including abstract, keywords, references)

  • Author information (names, affiliations, contact details)

  • Conflict of interest declaration

  • Cover letter (optional but recommended)

  • Copyright transfer agreement

3. Manuscript Formatting

General Format

  • Language: English (British or American, consistent throughout)

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Spacing: Double-spaced

  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

  • Page Numbers: Bottom right corner

Structure

  1. Title Page

    • Title (concise and informative)

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

    • Corresponding author email

  2. Abstract

    • 150–250 words

    • Clearly state the purpose, methodology, key results, and conclusions

  3. Keywords

    • 4–6 relevant keywords

  4. Main Text

    • Suggested sections: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

  5. References

    • Use APA 7th edition style

  6. Tables and Figures

    • Inserted in the text close to where they are first cited

    • Include descriptive titles and sources (if applicable)

4. Ethical Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • All authors must have significantly contributed to the research.

  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, and unethical practices will result in immediate rejection.

  • Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards and include an ethics statement.

5. Peer Review Process

IJEPT follows a double-blind peer review process. Each submission is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field. Authors are notified of editorial decisions within 6–8 weeks of submission.

6. Publication Fee

The journal does not charge a submission fee. An article processing charge (APC) may apply upon acceptance to cover editorial and production costs. Details on APCs can be found on the journal website.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to publish the work under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.