Author Guidelines

1. Submission Information

IJEEI invites original research articles related to entrepreneurship, education, economics, and economic development.

• Full articles: 4,500–7,000 words
• Short empirical papers/research briefs: 1,500–2,000 words
• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Submissions should be written in clear academic English and relevant to the journal’s scope.
• The Editorial Board reserves the right to accept, request revisions, or reject manuscripts based on quality and relevance.

2. Manuscript Preparation

• Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).
• Manuscripts should follow APA 7th edition for headings, citations, and references.
• The main manuscript must be anonymized for double-blind review.
• Author details should be provided separately during online submission, including name, affiliation, country, email, ORCID (if available), biography, acknowledgments, and funding information.

3. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should follow the structure below. Authors should ensure that each section is clearly presented and contains the information relevant to the study.

• Title
  Provide a concise, informative title that clearly reflects the main topic, research problem, or findings of the study.
• Abstract (up to 300 words)
  Summarize the purpose of the study, methodology, key findings, and main conclusions or implications. The abstract should be self-contained and should not include citations where possible.
• Keywords (5)
  Provide five relevant keywords or key phrases that represent the main concepts, variables, methods, or themes of the article. Avoid repeating words already used unnecessarily in the title
• Introduction
  Introduce the research topic and context, explain the research problem or gap, state the objectives or research questions, and briefly indicate the contribution of the study.
• Literature Review
  Review relevant theoretical and empirical literature, identify the research gap, and establish the theoretical or conceptual foundation of the study. Authors should cite appropriate and up-to-date scholarly sources.
• Methodology
  Describe the research design, data sources, sample or study population, variables or measures, data collection procedures, and analytical methods in sufficient detail to allow the study to be evaluated and, where appropriate, replicated.
• Results
  Present the findings of the study clearly and objectively. Use tables, figures, or other appropriate formats where necessary. Results should directly address the research questions or hypotheses.
• Discussion
  Interpret the findings in relation to the research questions and existing literature. Explain the significance of the findings, similarities or differences with previous studies, and possible theoretical or practical explanations. 
• Conclusion and Implications
  Summarize the main findings and their overall significance. Highlight theoretical, practical, policy, or managerial implications, as appropriate. Authors may also discuss study limitations and suggest directions for future research.
• References
  All references must be formatted according to APA 7th edition. Ensure that all in-text citations have corresponding entries in the reference list and that all reference entries are cited in the manuscript. Include DOI links where available. 

4. Formatting, Tables, Figures, and References

Manuscripts should use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spacing, and 1-inch margins, following APA 7th edition for headings, citations, and references. Tables and figures should be numbered, titled, editable where applicable, and placed near their first mention. A maximum of 2–3 tables and 1–2 figures is recommended; figures should preferably be 300 dpi or higher. References should include only cited sources and be arranged alphabetically.

5. Review, Ethics, and Publication

IJEEI follows a double-blind peer review process and evaluates submissions based on originality, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, quality of analysis, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Authors are responsible for originality, proper citation, ethical research practices, and obtaining ethical approval or informed consent where applicable. Accepted articles are published under the journal’s applicable copyright terms. The Editorial Board reserves the right to accept, request revisions, or reject manuscripts.