Author Guidelines

The Author’s Guidelines of Pakuan Management Studies Review

Complete guidelines for preparing and submitting manuscripts to Pakuan Management Studies Review are provided below.

Pakuan Management Studies Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in management, finance, and business studies. The journal emphasizes theoretical, empirical, and applied contributions, particularly those addressing contemporary organizational and economic challenges, with a focus on emerging markets and ASEAN contexts.

General Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • The manuscript should be written in English using clear and academic language.
  • The recommended length of the manuscript is 6,000–9,000 words.
  • Authors must ensure that the manuscript aligns with the journal’s scope.
  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection tools.
  • Authors are encouraged to ensure clarity, coherence, and logical structure throughout the manuscript.

Structure of the Article

The manuscript should be organized in a clear and systematic manner to ensure logical flow and coherence. Authors are expected to structure their articles according to the following components.

2.1 Title and Author Information

The manuscript should begin with a concise and informative title that accurately reflects the content of the study. The full names of all authors must be provided, along with their respective institutional affiliations. The corresponding author should be clearly indicated, including a valid email address for communication purposes.

2.2 Abstract

The abstract should be written in a single paragraph of approximately 150–250 words. It must clearly summarize the main aspects of the study, including the research purpose, methodology, key findings, and contributions. The abstract should be self-contained and provide readers with a clear understanding of the study without requiring reference to the full text.

2.3 Keywords

Authors should provide four to six keywords that represent the main topics of the manuscript. These keywords should facilitate indexing and improve the discoverability of the article.

2.4 Introduction

The introduction should present the background and context of the study, clearly outlining the research problem and its significance. Authors are expected to identify gaps in the existing literature and explain how the study contributes to addressing these gaps. The section should also state the research objectives and, where appropriate, provide an overview of the structure of the paper.

2.5 Literature Review and Hypotheses Development

This section should provide a comprehensive review of relevant theories and prior studies that form the foundation of the research. Authors should integrate key theoretical perspectives, such as agency theory or stakeholder theory where applicable, and critically evaluate existing literature. Based on this review, clear and logically developed hypotheses should be formulated.

 2.6 Research Method

The methodology section should describe the research design in sufficient detail to allow replication. Authors should explain the data sources, sample selection process, and measurement of variables. The section should also clearly present the model specification and analytical techniques used in the study.

2.7 Results and Discussion

This section should present the empirical findings in a structured and logical manner. Authors should begin with descriptive statistics and proceed to the main analysis results. The discussion should interpret the findings, link them to the research hypotheses, and compare them with previous studies. Clear explanations should be provided to highlight the implications of the results.

2.8 Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the key findings of the study and emphasize its contributions to theory and practice. Authors should discuss the implications of their results, acknowledge the limitations of the study, and suggest directions for future research.