Categories of Submissions

JBS welcomes submissions in three main categories:

1. Research Articles: These submissions should present original research relevant to the academic and practitioner communities that comprise the JBS audience. Research articles undergo a blind peer review process. Manuscripts should range between 5,000 to 7,000 words*, including an abstract of up to 250 words and a maximum of five keywords.
2. Research Essays: JBS accepts concise research essays that engage with significant current trends in fields within its scope. These essays should be no longer than 2,000 words*. They are designed to provoke thought and discussion among academics and practitioners and identify future research challenges.

Note: Word limits do not include the title, abstract, keywords, footnotes, tables, or references.

• Submissions should be in Word document format (.docx). Separate files for embedded elements (e.g., tables, figures) may be required in different formats.
• Manuscripts may use either British or American English but must maintain consistency throughout. Accepted manuscripts will be edited to align with American English.
• Formatting: Use Times New Roman font. The title should be 12 pts, main headings 11 pts, subheadings and body text 10 pts, and abstracts/lists 9 pts. Headings should be bold and placed on separate lines, with subheadings italicized. Text should be justified, while the title should be centered.
• Avoid abbreviations and references in the abstract unless absolutely necessary. Abbreviations should be defined at their first mention in the main text.
• Italics or single inverted commas should be used for emphasis. Use the table function for tables, ensuring clear captions and data sources when applicable. Figures should follow the same rules as tables.

JBS accepts any consistent reference format. However, the journal adheres to the latest American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines, and authors may be required to adjust their formatting accordingly upon acceptance. Full references must include: author name(s), title of the work (journal article/book chapter), journal name and volume/issue (if applicable), book title, publisher, city of publication, year, and page range (where applicable). The use of DOIs is encouraged. Ensure that all in-text citations match the reference list and vice versa.

JBS uses a double-blind peer review process for research articles. Manuscripts should not contain any identifying information. Authors can request editing services if needed.

Authors must provide the following via the online submission portal:

• Full names, affiliations, and contact details (including email and postal address) of all contributing authors. One author must be identified as the corresponding author.
• Source of Funding: Authors should disclose any funding received for their research and whether it influenced the research or its outcomes. If no funding was received, this should be explicitly stated.
• Acknowledgements: Authors may include acknowledgements, up to 50 words.
• Declaration of Originality: Authors must declare that their submission is original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
• List of Prospective Reviewers: For research articles, authors should submit two prospective reviewers (including their names, affiliations, and email addresses). The editorial team may or may not send manuscripts to these reviewers.
• Author Biographies: A brief biography (up to 50 words) should be provided for each contributing author, detailing institutional affiliations, qualifications, and research interests.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest in a statement included with their submission.