Manuscript Types

Manuscript Types

The International Journal of Economics Development Research (IJEDR) welcomes high-quality scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in economics, development studies, business, management, finance, entrepreneurship, and related disciplines.

IJEDR accepts the following types of manuscripts:

1. Original Research Articles

Original research articles present new empirical findings based on quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research. Manuscripts must demonstrate scientific originality, methodological rigor, and significant theoretical or practical contributions.

2. Review Articles

Review articles provide comprehensive and critical analyses of existing literature on relevant research topics. These may include systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and bibliometric studies that identify research trends, theoretical developments, knowledge gaps, and future research directions.

3. Conceptual and Theoretical Papers

Conceptual and theoretical papers develop new frameworks, models, propositions, or theoretical perspectives that contribute to the advancement of economic and management research. Such manuscripts should demonstrate strong theoretical foundations and clear scholarly contributions.

4. Case Studies

Case studies present in-depth investigations of organizations, industries, economic policies, business practices, or development initiatives. Manuscripts should offer meaningful analytical insights and implications beyond the specific cases examined.

5. Comparative Studies

Comparative studies examine economic, business, or development phenomena across countries, regions, industries, institutions, or different periods. These studies should provide meaningful comparative insights supported by appropriate research methodologies.

General Submission Requirements

All manuscript types must:

  1. Be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.

  2. Align with the aims and scope of IJEDR.

  3. Demonstrate academic rigor, originality, and a clear contribution to existing knowledge.

  4. Follow the journal's manuscript template, author guidelines, and reference style.

  5. Comply with the journal's publication ethics, authorship criteria, and research integrity policies.

  6. Undergo editorial screening and the applicable peer-review process before an editorial decision is made.

The editorial board reserves the right to determine whether a submitted manuscript is appropriate for the journal's scope and publication standards.