Author Guidelines

General

The Journal of Economic Development and Village Building (JEDVB) publishes original research articles in English on economic development in rural, local, and community contexts across developing and emerging economies. By submitting, the author(s) confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration by any other journal.

All manuscripts must be prepared using the official JEDVB manuscript template and submitted through the journal's online submission system. Every submission is screened for similarity and undergoes double-blind peer review; author-identifying information must therefore be removed from the main manuscript file.

Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscript proofread before submission. Language quality does not guarantee acceptance. Editorial decisions rest solely on scholarly merit.

How to submit

JEDVB accepts submissions only through the journal's online system , manuscripts sent by email are not processed. Please follow these steps:

  1. Create an account or log in. New authors must first register for an account on the JEDVB website. Returning authors can simply log in with their existing credentials. When registering, tick the "Author" role so the system allows you to submit.
  2. Start a new submission. After logging in, go to your user dashboard and select "New Submission" (or Make a Submission) to begin.
  3. Complete the five submission steps. The system will guide you through: (1) confirming the submission requirements and section, (2) uploading your manuscript file, (3) entering the metadata (title, abstract, keywords, and the full list of authors and affiliations), (4) confirming the upload, and (5) finalizing the submission.
  4. Prepare your files first. Before you begin, have ready your manuscript prepared in the JEDVB template (with author-identifying details removed for double-blind review). Ensure the abstract, keywords, and every author's name, affiliation, and email are complete, because these are entered as metadata during submission.
  5. Confirm and track. Once you finalize the submission, the system sends a confirmation and the editorial team is notified. You can log back in at any time to check the status of your manuscript through the review process.

If you encounter any technical difficulty during submission, contact the editorial team via the journal contact page.

Manuscript format

  • File type: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
  • Length and spacing: single-spaced, including references.
  • Font: as specified in the manuscript template.
  • Paragraphs: indent the first line (1.15 cm); do not add extra spacing between paragraphs.
  • Language: English throughout.
  • Template: download and use the JEDVB manuscript template; do not alter its margins or heading structure.

Structure of the manuscript

Manuscripts must follow the order set out in the template:

Title. Specific and informative, using the formula formal object + material object + context, in a maximum of 20 words. Avoid abbreviations.

Authors and affiliations. Full names without abbreviation, each linked by superscript to its affiliation (institution, country). Identify the corresponding author and give a valid email address.

Abstract. One paragraph of 150–200 words in English, stating the purpose, method, findings, and conclusion of the research. Do not cite literature, and define any essential non-standard abbreviation at first mention.

Keywords. Three to five words or phrases representing the focus of the article.

Introduction. State the purpose of the study with an adequate background. Establish research urgency with supporting facts and data, and present a clear gap analysis setting out how the study differs from previous work, this is where the novelty becomes apparent. State the research position: whether it corrects, debates, or supports prior studies.

Literature Review. Discuss the key concepts relevant to the study. For each concept, give its definition (conceptualization) from the existing literature and its categorization, including relevant variables such as type, form, stage, or case.

Research Method. Describe the research design, data sources and informants, sampling, instruments, data-collection techniques, data analysis, and validity checks in enough detail for the work to be replicated. For fieldwork, describe the study area and location and the procedures carried out.

Results and Discussion. Present the findings and interpret them in relation to other research, do not merely describe tables and figures, but analyze them. Use tables and figures to aid understanding, and state the implications and limitations of the findings.

Conclusion. One or two paragraphs stating the main conclusions and their significance, together with the advantages, limitations, and possible applications of the work. Do not replicate the abstract or introduce new material.

Acknowledgements. Optional, placed after the conclusion.

References. See below.

Tables and figures

  • Number all tables and figures and give each a self-contained caption. Table captions go above the table; figure captions go below the figure.
  • Tables use horizontal lines only. At the top and bottom of the header row and at the foot of the table (three lines total); no vertical lines and no unit repetition.
  • Each table must contain at least two rows of data and must not be split across pages.
  • Provide a narrative that analyzes each table or figure, not just describes it.
  • Figures must be of high resolution, clear, and meaningful, without an embedded graphic title.
  • Cite every table and figure in the text.

References

  • Use APA 7th edition for in-text citations and the reference list. Do not use footnotes.
  • In-text: author and year (Author, 2018); list multiple citations alphabetically (Alpha, 2008; Beta, 2009); for more than three authors use et al. (Author et al., 2009).
  • Provide a minimum of 20 primary references for research articles (25 for conceptual papers), drawn from books, research results, and scholarly journal or proceedings publications, with at least 80% published in the last ten years.
  • Every entry in the reference list must be cited in the text, and vice versa. Use of a reference manager (Mendeley or Zotero) is recommended, and a DOI or URL should be included where available.

Artificial intelligence disclosure

Any use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools in preparing the manuscript must be disclosed, naming the tool and its purpose. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and the author(s) bear full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of all content.

Submission checklist

Before submitting, confirm that:

  • The submission is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • The file is in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) and follows the JEDVB template.
  • The title is ≤ 20 words; the abstract is 150–200 words; 3–5 keywords are provided.
  • The structure follows Introduction, Literature Review, Research Method, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, References.
  • References follow APA 7th edition, ≥ 20 primary sources, ≥ 80% from the last ten years, each cited in the text.
  • Any use of AI tools has been disclosed.
  • Author-identifying details have been removed from the main file for double-blind review.