Instructions for Manuscript Submission

i. Language of Submission

All manuscripts must be written in English.

ii. General Submission Requirements

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

• The manuscript has not been published previously.
• It is not under review elsewhere
• The submission has been approved by all contributing authors.

iii. Manuscript Structure

The manuscripts must be organized into the following sections:

a. Abstract

• Maximum 150 words clearly stating the paper’s main contribution, methodology (if relevant), and key findings.
• Followed by:
  • JEL classification codes
  • Three to five keywords

b. Main Sections

• Introduction: This section should include research objectives, hypotheses, relevant background, and a literature review that identifies gaps and how your work addresses them.
• Data and Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion and Policy Implications (if relevant)

Note: Use clear, descriptive subheadings throughout the manuscript.

c. Tables

• Number tables in the main text and appendices separately and sequentially.
• Titles should clearly describe the contents.
• Include the source immediately below each table.

d. Figures and Graphs

• Submit in editable format (not as images).
• Ensure they are optimized for black-and-white printing.

e. Footnotes

• Number consecutively within each appendix, table, or figure.
• Do not mix footnotes across elements.

iv. Referencing

• Use APA style for all references.
• Reference management software such as Mendeley or EndNote may be used.