Instructions for Authors

Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research (AJEER) welcomes high-quality, original research articles in the fields of economics, applied econometrics, development studies, policy analysis, and related empirical disciplines. Authors must carefully adhere to the following submission and formatting guidelines to ensure their manuscript is eligible for review and potential publication.

  1. Originality and Exclusive Submission Policy

Manuscripts submitted to AJEER must be entirely original and should not have been published previously in any form, whether in journals, edited volumes, working papers, conference proceedings, monographs, or book chapters. Concurrent submission of the same manuscript to another journal or publication outlet is strictly prohibited.

By submitting to AJEER, authors confirm that:

  • The manuscript has not been published previously.
  • It is not currently under consideration elsewhere.
  • It will not be submitted elsewhere until an official editorial decision has been communicated.

Plagiarism, duplicate publication, or significant content overlap with other works may result in immediate rejection and possible blacklisting.

  1. Title Page and Author Information

The first page of the manuscript should contain the following:

  • Title of the article: concise, informative, and relevant.
  • Abstract: A structured summary of 200–250 words (see guidelines below).
  • Five (5) keywords: Specific to the study’s methodology, theory, and subject matter.
  • Contribution to Literature Statement (approximately 50 words): Clearly outlining how the paper advances the existing body of knowledge.
  • Provide comprehensive details for all contributors, including full names, institutional affiliations, ORCID identifiers, and email addresses.
  • Identify the corresponding author and provide a working email address for all correspondence regarding the manuscript. The decision email will be sent to all authors.
  1. Abstract Guidelines

All submissions must include an abstract of 200 to 250 words. The abstract should summarize the essential elements of the paper, and provide a standalone overview for readers.

For empirical economics papers, a well-structured abstract typically includes:

  • Purpose of the study: Brief context and main objective.
  • Data and methodology: Description of datasets, models, or analytical tools.
  • Main findings: Summary of key results.
  • Conclusion/Implications: Relevance to policy or academic research.

Note:

  • Abstracts must be written in clear, formal English.
  • Do not include citations, references, abbreviations without definition, or mathematical formulas.
  1. Keywords

Authors must provide exactly five (5) keywords immediately after the abstract. Keywords should:

  • Accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.
  • Be specific enough to enhance discoverability via search engines and academic databases.
  • Include both subject-related and methodological terms (e.g., “panel cointegration,” “fiscal decentralization,” “growth convergence”).
  1. Contribution to the Literature

Following the keywords, include a concise 50-word statement that emphasizes the manuscript's originality and scholarly significance. This statement aims to assist editors, reviewers, and readers in swiftly assessing the paper's contribution to current academic discourse, thereby enhancing its visibility and impact within the scholarly community.

Example:

This study contributes to the empirical growth literature by examining regional convergence using a dynamic panel threshold regression, offering new evidence on the role of institutional quality in shaping growth trajectories in Southeast Asia.

  1. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures are integral parts of scholarly communication and should be used to enhance the presentation of data, models, and findings. Authors must ensure that tables and figures are clear, accurate, and relevant to the content.

Placement and Numbering

  • All tables and figures must be inserted directly within the main body of the manuscript, immediately after the paragraph in which they are first mentioned.
  • Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially throughout the manuscript using Arabic numerals (e.g., Figure 1, Table 2), not Roman numerals.
  • Do not place all tables or figures at the end of the manuscript or in an appendix unless specifically requested.

Referencing Within Text

  • Each table or figure must be referred to explicitly in the text before it appears.
  • The correct format is:
    • As shown in Figure 1, the relationship between inflation and unemployment is nonlinear...
    • Table 2 presents the regression results for the baseline model...
  • Do not abbreviate "Figure" or "Table" when referring to them in the text.

Formatting Guidelines

For Tables:

  • Tables should be formatted using single spacing.
  • Use a 10-point font size for all table content.
  • Each table must have:
    • A title placed above the table, written in sentence case (e.g., Table 2. Summary statistics of the variables).
    • A descriptive note or legend, if needed, placed below the table to explain abbreviations, sources, or methods.
  • Ensure tables are self-explanatory, i.e., they can be understood without referring extensively to the main text.

For Figures:

  • Figures (charts, graphs, maps, etc.) must be high-quality and legible, preferably in vector format.
  • Captions should be placed below the figure and should clearly describe its content.
    • Figure 1. Trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from 2000 to 2020.
  • If using color, ensure that the figure remains readable when printed in grayscale.

Additional Notes:

  • Avoid repeating the same information in both tables and figures.
  • Authors are encouraged to consolidate similar results into a single figure or table for clarity.
  • All figures and tables must conform to academic style and avoid decorative or overly complex designs.
  1. Footnotes

Footnotes should be used only when necessary to provide clarifications, supplementary details, or citations that would otherwise disrupt the flow of the text. They must appear:

  • At the bottom of the same page in which they are cited.
  • Be numbered consecutively throughout the manuscript.
  • Use a smaller font size (typically 9 or 10 pt) for readability.
  1. Reference

AJEER strictly adheres to the APA referencing style. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all citations are accurate, complete, and properly formatted.

In-Text Citations

  • Use author-date format for all in-text citations.
  • For one or two authors:
    • Narrative: Ozturk and Acaravci (2010) found that...
    • Parenthetical: (Ozturk & Acaravci, 2010)
  • For three or more authors: Use the first author followed by et al.
    • Narrative: Pesaran et al. (1999) proposed...
    • Parenthetical: (Pesaran et al., 1999)
  • Include page numbers for direct quotations: (Grossman & Helpman, 1991, p. 45)

Reference List

At the end of the manuscript, provide a complete list of references, formatted as follows:

  • Font: 11 pt, single spacing.
  • Order: Alphabetical by first author's last name.
  • Hanging indent: Each reference should have a hanging indent of 0.5 inches.
  • Ensure all cited works are listed, and all listed works are cited.

Sample References in APA Style

Journal Articles:

Ozturk, I., & Acaravci, A. (2010). CO₂ emissions, energy consumption and economic growth in Turkey. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14(9), 3220–3225. https://doi.org/10.xxxx

Books:

Grossman, G. M., & Helpman, E. (1991). Innovation and growth in the global economy. MIT Press.

Book Chapters:

Pesaran, H. M., & Shin, Y. (1999). Autoregressive distributed lag modelling approach to cointegration analysis. In S. Storm (Ed.), Econometrics and economic theory in the 20th century: The Ragnar Frisch centennial symposium (pp. 371–413). Cambridge University Press.

Working Papers:

Barro, R. J. (1990). Government spending in a simple model of endogenous growth (NBER Working Paper No. 2588). National Bureau of Economic Research. https://doi.org/10.xxxx

Web Sources (used sparingly):

World Bank. (2023). World development indicators. https://databank.worldbank.org

  1. Funding Statement

Authors must disclose any financial support received for conducting the research, whether from public or private sources. If no funding was provided, a statement to that effect must be included.

Examples:

  • This research was supported by the National Research Foundation (Grant No. NRF-2023-11023).
  • The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, or publication of this article.
  1. Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Ethics Statement

If the research involved human subjects, authors must include a statement regarding ethical approval or exemption from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee.

Examples:

  • The study was conducted according to the guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by the Institutional Review Board of [University Name] (Approval Code: ECON-IRB-2023-78, Date: March 5, 2024).
  • Ethical review and approval were waived for this study as it did not involve human subjects or sensitive personal data.
  • Not applicable.
  1. Submission Checklist

Before submitting the manuscript, authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript is original and not under review elsewhere.
  • The title page includes all required elements (title, abstract, keywords, contribution, author details).
  • Tables and figures are correctly numbered and formatted.
  • The abstract adheres to the specified length (200–250 words).
  • All references are cited in APA  style with complete and accurate details.
  • Funding and ethical approval statements are included where applicable.
  • The manuscript is written in clear academic English, preferably proofread before submission.