Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Paper Preparation Guidelines (BJFN):

1. Title: The title should be concise, descriptive, and accurately reflect the content of the study. It should be in the title case and not exceed 15 words.
2. Abstract: The abstract should be no more than 250 words and provide a summary of the key points of the paper, including the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions. It should be structured and include subsections such as Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
3. Introduction: The introduction should provide background information on the topic, clearly state the research question or objective, and outline the structure of the paper. It should also briefly review the relevant literature.
4. Methodology: The methodology section should describe the research design, data collection methods, and any statistical analysis used in the study. It should be detailed enough for another researcher to replicate the study.
5. Results: The results section should present the study's findings clearly and concisely, using tables, figures, and graphs as needed. It should not include interpretation of the results.
6. Discussion: The discussion section should interpret the results and explain their significance concerning the research question or objective. It should also discuss any limitations of the study and suggest areas for future research.
7. Conclusion: The conclusion should summarize the study's key findings and suggest practical implications. It should not introduce new information or arguments.
8. References: All sources cited in the paper should be listed in the references section, following a specific citation style such as APA (7th Edition). References should be listed alphabetically by the author's last name.
9. Formatting: The paper should be formatted according to BJFN guidelines, including using Times New Roman font, 12-point font size, 1-inch margins on all sides, and single-spacing throughout the document. Headings should be bold and aligned left.
10. Figures and Tables: Figures and tables should be clearly labeled and cited in the text, with captions that explain their significance. They should be placed as close as possible to where they are mentioned in the text.
11. Proofreading: The paper should be carefully proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors before submission. Having someone else read the paper to catch any mistakes is also a good idea.
12. Ethical Considerations: Authors should ensure that their research complies with ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent from participants and disclosing any conflicts of interest. Any ethical issues should be addressed in the methodology section.
13. Peer Review: All papers submitted to BJFN are subject to peer review to ensure quality and accuracy. Reviewers evaluate the paper based on its originality, significance, methodology, and presentation.
14. Submission: Papers should be submitted to BJFN according to the submission guidelines on the journal's website. This may include submitting a cover letter, abstract, manuscript, and any supplementary materials.

Download sample files

Manuscript file (Main Article file in doc or docx file, Sample file for Original Research Article here)

Cover letter (in doc or docx file)

Copyright form (in doc, docx, pdf or jpg file)