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Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be 5,000 to 8,000 words (including references). Shorter research notes (2,000 to 4,000 words) and extended papers (up to 10,000 words with prior editorial approval) may also be considered.

Formatting

Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. Use Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides. Text should be justified.

Manuscript Structure

Original research articles should follow this structure:

  • Title Page (title, all authors with affiliations, ORCID iDs, corresponding author email)
  • Abstract (200 to 300 words)
  • Keywords (3 to 5)
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Methodology
  • Findings
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  • Declaration of Competing Interest
  • Data Availability Statement
  • References

Referencing

Use APA 7th edition for all citations and references. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list and vice versa. Include DOIs for all references where available.

Tables and Figures

Number all tables and figures consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.). Follow APA 7th edition formatting for tables: no vertical lines, with horizontal lines at top, below the header row, and at the bottom only. Figures must be high resolution (300 DPI minimum).

Ethics and Plagiarism

Research involving human participants must have appropriate ethics committee or IRB approval. State approval details in the Methodology section. All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. Similarity index should not exceed 20% (excluding references and direct quotations).

Language

Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscript professionally edited before submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • If the submission has already been published and the author retains the copyright, it may be republished in the Working Paper Series (WPS) as a student working paper. The author may retain the original formatting when uploading the file.
  • 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.

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish in the ADVEX Working Paper Series (WPS) retain copyright of their work. By submitting to WPS, authors grant ADVEX a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the working paper in electronic format on the journal platform and related academic repositories.

Working papers published in WPS represent research in progress or preliminary scholarly outputs. Authors remain free to revise and submit their work to peer-reviewed journals or academic conferences. Where subsequent publication occurs, authors are expected to acknowledge the original working paper version published in WPS.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submission does not infringe any copyright, intellectual property, or third-party rights.

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Sections

Articles

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Working Papers

Working Papers publish preliminary research findings, research-in-progress manuscripts, thesis-derived papers, and scholarly academic outputs intended to stimulate academic discussion and knowledge development.

Submissions may include conceptual papers, empirical studies, literature-based research, and applied academic research across business, management, education, technology, and interdisciplinary professional fields.

All submissions undergo editorial screening to ensure academic relevance, originality, and clarity. As part of a working paper publication model, manuscripts may represent developing research that may later be expanded into formal peer-reviewed journal articles.

Working papers should demonstrate academic rigor, appropriate referencing, and adherence to ethical research standards.

Applied Research & Projects

The Applied Research & Projects section publishes scholarly outputs derived from applied academic studies, capstone projects, industry-based research, and professional practice investigations.

Submissions focus on real-world problem-solving, organizational analysis, strategic implementation studies, and evidence-based professional practice across business, management, education, technology, and interdisciplinary professional fields.

Manuscripts may include applied research reports, project-based studies, case-based investigations, and practice-oriented academic work demonstrating integration of theory and professional application.

Submissions undergo editorial screening to ensure academic integrity, relevance, and clarity. Applied research papers should demonstrate systematic analysis, appropriate academic referencing, and ethical research conduct.

Thesis & Dissertation Summaries

The Thesis & Dissertation Summaries section publishes structured academic summaries of approved postgraduate research, including master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.

Submissions present condensed scholarly overviews highlighting research objectives, methodology, key findings, academic contributions, and practical implications. Full thesis manuscripts are not required and may be subject to institutional or author copyright restrictions.

Summaries must demonstrate academic rigor, proper referencing, ethical research compliance, and clarity of scholarly communication.

All submissions undergo editorial review to ensure academic quality, relevance, and compliance with institutional academic standards.

Case Studies & Professional Practice

The Case Studies & Professional Practice section publishes scholarly analyses of real-world organizational experiences, professional practice development, and industry-based case investigations.

Submissions may include organizational case studies, strategic implementation analyses, professional consultancy projects, leadership practice reflections, and evidence-based professional development studies across business, management, education, technology, and interdisciplinary professional fields.

Manuscripts should demonstrate structured analytical approaches, integration of theoretical frameworks, critical evaluation of professional practice, and practical contributions to industry knowledge.

Submissions undergo editorial review to ensure academic integrity, clarity, relevance, and professional value. Authors must ensure confidentiality of sensitive organizational data and obtain necessary permissions when applicable.