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Author Guidelines

Publication process

If you would like to publish a paper in the International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management, you can easily submit it via our system. Publishing your article requires just six steps:

  1. Write your paper and format it according to our Wohllebe & Ross template. Make sure to format your references according to APA7 standards (>> Download Template <<).
  2. Click on “Make a new submission” at the top to submit your article. If you are not yet registered, please create an account with Wohllebe & Ross via the system. Our system will guide you through the entire submission process. Please ensure that you fill in all fields carefully and completely.
  3. After submission, we will search for suitable reviewers for your paper. After about 4 weeks, you will receive detailed feedback from the double-blind peer-review process.
  4. If necessary, revise your paper and submit the revised version.
  5. Receive notification if your paper is accepted for publication and send us your billing information so that we can invoice you for the article processing charge. After receipt of payment, your paper will be published in the current issue within a few days.

Article processing charge

To cover our costs for the website, hosting, copyediting, production, etc., we charge an article processing charge (APC) of 80 euros for the International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management. 
The APC is to be paid only if an article has been accepted for publication.

Publication formats

The International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management supports different publication formats:

  • Original Research Article (presents new findings, follows structured format, reports experiments, observations, or studies)
  • Literature Review (summarizes existing research, identifies trends and gaps, no new experiments)
  • Conceptual Paper (advances theory through analytical reasoning, integration of existing concepts, and conceptual innovation, providing new theoretical perspectives, frameworks, or models)
  • Case Study (in-depth analysis, focuses on real-world situations, illustrates specific phenomena)
  • Book Review (provides critical and well-structured evaluation of recently published academic books, focusing on summarizing book’s main arguments and assessing its contribution, strengths, limitations, and relevance for research and/or practice)

After publication

All articles in journals of WR Publishing are published under CC BY 4.0 license. Authors can therefore simply download their articles from our website and upload them freely on the Internet after publication.

As automatic indexing, for example in Google Scholar or on ResearchGate, can sometimes take up to a few weeks, we encourage our authors to download their paper after publication and manually add it to the most important scientific databases. 

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • In particular, the paper is formatted according to the Wohllebe & Ross template (provided in the author guidelines).
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Original Research Paper

An Original Research Paper presents new empirical findings (quantitative or qualitative) based on systematic data collection and analysis. The focus is on clearly stated research questions, rigorous methodology, and transparent reporting of results to advance knowledge through evidence. Expected length: 8–20 pages.

Suggested Outline
  1. Title (Clear, precise, reflects core topic)
  2. Abstract (Brief statement of purpose, method, key results, contribution; include keywords)
  3. Introduction (Research problem, gap, objective, relevance, intended contribution)
  4. Literature Review (Theoretical Background and empirical literature, including derivation of hypotheses or research questions)
  5. Methodology (Research design, data collection, sample, measures, analysis procedures; justification of methodological choices)
  6. Results (Presentation of empirical findings, statistical analyses, figures/tables as needed)
  7. Discussion (Including limitations and relation to existing literature)
  8. Conclusion (Concise summary of main contributions; clear answer to the research objective; outlook for future research)
  9. References (Consistent and complete list of cited sources, formatted APA7)

Literature Review Paper

A Literature Review Paper synthesizes and critically evaluates existing research on a defined topic. Identifies patterns, gaps, contradictions, and future research opportunities to clarify and structure the current state of knowledge. Expected length: 8–20 pages.

Suggested Outline
  1. Title (Accurate and focused representation of the reviewed topic)
  2. Abstract (Purpose, scope, review method, key insights, contribution; include keywords)
  3. Introduction (Topic relevance, scope definition, research gap, review objective)
  4. Review Method (Search strategy, databases, keywords, inclusion/exclusion criteria, screening procedure)
  5. Review Results (Descriptive overview of the identified literature such as number, timeframe, methods, themes)
  6. Discussion (Including synthesis, identification of gaps and contradictions)
  7. Conclusion (Summary of core insights, practical implications, and clearly formulated suggestions for future research)
  8. References (Consistent and complete list of cited sources, formatted APA7)

Conceptual Paper

A Conceptual Paper develops new theoretical perspectives, frameworks, or models without necessarily providing new empirical data. Advances theory through analytical reasoning, integration of existing concepts, and conceptual innovation. Expected length: 5–15 pages.

Suggested Outline
  1. Title (Concise, indicates theoretical focus or innovation)
  2. Abstract (Purpose, theoretical positioning, core conceptual contribution; include keywords)
  3. Introduction (Problem statement, theoretical need, research gap, objective and positioning of the conceptual contribution)
  4. Theoretical Background (Relevant theories and concepts, definitions, and boundaries of existing knowledge)
  5. Conceptual Development (Development of new framework/model/arguments; logical structure and justification)
  6. Conclusion (Including practical and theoretical contributions, and possible agenda for further research)
  7. References (Consistent and complete list of cited sources, formatted APA7)

Case Study Paper

A Case Study Paper examines a specific real-world case in depth to derive insights. Uses context-specific data to illustrate phenomena, refine theoretical understanding, or provide practical implications. Expected length: 5–12 pages.

Suggested Outline
  1. Title (Reflects the case and focal phenomenon)
  2. Abstract (Study purpose, case context, method, key findings, contribution; include keywords)
  3. Introduction (Research question, relevance of the case, motivation of the study)
  4. Literature Review (Theoretical framing of the case; relevant concepts and prior research)
  5. Case Description (Context, organization, setting, time frame, relevant background details)
  6. Methodology (Data sources, data collection, analysis procedures, reflection on validity and researcher role)
  7. Findings (Presentation of central observations, patterns, and evidence)
  8. Discussion (Interpretation of findings in relation to literature; theoretical meaning; transferability)
  9. Conclusion (Key insights, implications for theory and practice, limitations, directions for further study)
  10. References (Consistent and complete list of cited sources, formatted APA7)

Book Review

A Book Review provides a critical and well-structured evaluation of a recently published academic book. Focuses on summarizing the book’s main arguments and assessing its contribution, strengths, limitations, and relevance for research and/or practice.

Suggested Outline
  1. Title (Include the book title and, optionally, a concise evaluative hook)
  2. Abstract (Brief overview of the book’s topic and scope, the review’s main evaluation, and recommendation; include keywords)
  3. Introduction (Full bibliographic citation; context and purpose of the review; intended audience)
  4. Summary of the Book (Concise synopsis of structure, key arguments, methods, and evidence)
  5. Critical Evaluation (Strengths and weaknesses; originality; clarity; engagement with literature; methodological rigor)
  6. Contribution and Relevance (Significance for the field; theoretical and/or practical value; who benefits from reading)
  7. Comparative Context (Position the book relative to related works, editions, or competing perspectives)
  8. Limitations and Omissions (Notable gaps, biases, or underdeveloped areas)
  9. Conclusion and Recommendation (Overall assessment; clear guidance on adoption/assignment/purchase as appropriate)
  10. References (Works cited in the review beyond the book itself, if any, formatted APA7)

Copyright Notice

Authors retain the copyright to their work upon publication. By submitting to this journal, authors agree that the published version of their article will be made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits others to share, copy, distribute, adapt, and build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source, a link to the license is included, and any changes made are indicated.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe the rights of third parties. If copyrighted material is used (e.g., figures, tables, images), authors must obtain the necessary permissions prior to submission.

The journal does not charge authors any fees for the transfer or retention of copyright, nor does it claim ownership of published works. All articles remain the intellectual property of the authors.

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