Submissions

Author Guidelines

Original research papers, review papers, and case studies are all acceptable submission formats for Pro-Environment Business Studies (PEBS).

We kindly request that you submit your article through our submission system using the provided template. Please ensure that you also include the completed Statement of Originality. You can download both the ARTICLE TEMPLATE and the STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY.

Original research paper

An item that describes an in-depth study and is categorized as main literature is called an original research paper. An introduction, problem background, hypothesis, methodology, results, interpretation of findings, and discussion part are all included in its format. These articles typically range in length from 5,000 to 10,000 words.

Review article

A review paper is an article that presents a comprehensive overview of recent developments in important topics in the field of sustainable business and environmental protection. The article aims to summarize previous research findings, identify trends, knowledge gaps, and provide critical insights into future research directions. Review papers may cover topics such as corporate sustainability strategy, green innovation, sustainable finance, or environmental policy. The length of a review paper is typically between 3000 and 5000 words, depending on the scope of the discussion.

Case studies

Case studies are articles written by practitioners or academics that highlight real cases related to the implementation of sustainable business strategies in the field. This article presents practical experiences, challenges, and solutions taken in the context of green transformation, such as the implementation of a circular economy, environmentally friendly innovation, or adaptation to environmental regulations. Case studies are expected to provide practical contributions and real learning for the business world and policymakers in developing Pro-Environment Business Studies (PEBS).

General structure of original research papers and case studies

Paper identity

The title should be short and simple. After the title of the manuscript, followed by the author's name and affiliation. Lastly, the full contact information of the corresponding author, including email address.

Abstract

The abstract is composed in one concise and clear paragraph, one paragraph, around 250 words. The first sentence generally states the purpose of the research or discussion. The next sentence explains the approach or method used in the study. The next section summarizes the main results or important findings of the research. The last sentence describes the relevance and contribution of the findings to the development of sustainable business and environmental studies. Add 3 - 6 relevant keywords that are specific to the article, but are quite general in the same discipline.

Introduction

The introduction should briefly place the study in a broad context and highlight why it is important. It should define the purpose of the work and its significance. The current state of the research field should be carefully reviewed, and key publications cited. Please highlight controversial and diverging hypotheses when necessary. Finally, briefly mention the main aim of the work and highlight the principal conclusions. As far as possible, please keep the introduction comprehensible to scientists outside your particular field of research.

Materials and Methods

The Materials and Methods should be described with sufficient detail to allow others to replicate and build on the published results. Please note that the publication of your manuscript implies that you must make all materials, data, computer code, and protocols associated with the publication available to readers. Please disclose at the submission stage any restrictions on the availability of materials or information. New methods and protocols should be described in detail, while well-established methods can be briefly described and appropriately cited.

Research manuscripts reporting large datasets that are deposited in a publicly available database should specify where the data have been deposited and provide the relevant accession numbers. If the accession numbers have not yet been obtained at the time of submission, please state that they will be provided during review. They must be provided before publication.

Interventionary studies involving animals or humans, and other studies that require ethical approval, must list the authority that provided approval and the corresponding ethical approval code.

Results

This section may be divided by subheadings. It should provide a concise and precise description of the experimental results, their interpretation, as well as the experimental conclusions that can be drawn.

Discussion

Authors should discuss the results and how they can be interpreted from the perspective of previous studies and of the working hypotheses. The findings and their implications should be discussed in the broadest context possible. Future research directions may also be highlighted

Conclusions

This section is not mandatory but can be added to the manuscript if the discussion is unusually long or complex.

Patents

This section is not mandatory but may be added if there are patents resulting from the work reported in this manuscript.

References

References must use using APA 7th style in the manuscript. We recommend using a reference management software such as EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero to avoid typographical errors and duplication. Whenever available, include the digital object identifier (DOI) for journal articles and other scholarly sources.

Language

Please use proper English when writing; either American or British terminology is acceptable, but not both. The English Language Editing service is available to authors who believe their paper needs to be edited to remove any potential spelling or grammar mistakes and to ensure that it adheres to proper scientific English. 

We provide Excellent author service for authors to edit and translate the articles. Proofreading costs around USD 50 per page.

Overview

• Avoid too dense, graphic plots.
• Make use of the proper axis.
• Data sets and symbols need to be distinct and easy to understand.
• Use the original figure or artwork's consistent typography and size.
• The pictures are numbered in accordance with the text's order.
• In the text, figures must always be mentioned in a sequential numerical sequence.
• Lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc.) should be used to indicate the various components of the figure.
• Continue numbering the main text consecutively if your article has an appendix with one or more figures.  The appendix figures should not be numbered "A1, A2, A3, etc."
• Figure use examples may be found in the manuscript/paper template.

Table

• Tables should not be sent as pictures but rather as editable text.
• Tables might appear on separate pages at the conclusion of the article or adjacent to the pertinent content.
• Put any table notes beneath the table content and number the tables sequentially based on how they appear in the text.
• Use tables sparingly and make sure the information they include doesn't repeat findings that have already been covered in other sections of the article.
• In table cells, please refrain from applying shade and vertical rules.
• In the text, tables must always be referenced in a sequential numerical sequence.
• Figure use examples are fully provided in the manuscript/paper template.

References

Automotive Experience uses APA 7th style. Citation and reference systems should use Reference Management Systems such as Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero.

• EndNote Style
• Mendeley
• Zotero

General structure of a review paper

• Identity of the paper

The article review's identification is identical to that of the original research paper, including the accompanying author's email, affiliation, and title.

• Abstraction

Summarize the review's background and goal in one or two phrases. Then, briefly describe the methodological approach, including the data and materials employed, in one or a few phrases. Next, summarize the key findings in a few phrases. Lastly, the conclusion that is connected to the goals.  Include three to ten powerful keywords.

• Introduction

Compared to the original research paper, the beginning of a review article is shorter. Typically, an introduction comprises three primary paragraphs, which include:

1. Background: includes broad subjects, problems, or areas of interest to provide context.
2. Issues examined: including patterns, fresh viewpoints, holes, or discrepancies in results.
3. Justification/motivation: explains why the author reviewed the literature.

• Material and method

For instance, details on data sources, data search tactics, the selection criteria for the reviewed articles, the quantity of research covered, and the techniques or statistics used for its analysis are all given in the Materials and Methods section. The validity and unambiguous identification of the data source must be guaranteed by the researcher.

• Result and Discussion

A review article's primary body must be organized according to a logical topic arrangement. Methodological methods, models or theories, studies that correspond to other inappropriate research, chronological sequence, and the location of the reviewed study are some examples of sub-parts that often make up the main sections.

• Conclusion

The review article's conclusions and the original research paper's results diverge somewhat. The authors' interpretation, the ramifications of the findings, and the identification of unanswered scientific issues are often included in the conclusions.

• Acknowledgment

The review article's acknowledgment differs somewhat from the original research paper's. Usually, it includes appreciation for the individuals or organizations who help with the literature and data search and supply, material arrangement, or writing process.

• References

Review articles typically have at least 20 cited sources, all of which are stated in the text. Mendeley, EndNote, and Zotero are examples of reference management systems that must be used with citation and reference systems.

Language (usage and editing services)

Please use proper English when writing; either American or British terminology is acceptable, but not both.  The English Language Editing service is available to authors who believe their paper needs to be edited to remove any potential spelling or grammar mistakes and to ensure that it adheres to proper scientific English. 

We provide Excellent author service for authors, including editing and translation of the articles. Proofreading costs around USD 50 per page.

General Points

• Avoid graphic plots that are too crowded.
• Use the appropriate axis.
• Symbols and data sets must be clear, easily distinguishable.
• Make sure you use uniform lettering and sizing of your original figure/artwork.
• Number the illustrations according to their sequence in the text.
• Figures should always be cited in text in consecutive numerical order.
• Figure parts should be denoted by lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc.).
• If an appendix appears in your article and it contains one or more figures, continue the consecutive numbering of the main text. Do not number the appendix figures, "A1, A2, A3, etc."
• Examples of using Figure, available in the manuscript/paper template.

Permission

If you use previously published figures, you must secure approval from the copyright holder(s) for both digital and print formats. In such instances, it is advisable to incorporate materials from other sources.

Table

Here are the key points regarding tables in an article:

- Table Format: Should be submitted as editable text, not as images.

- Placement: Can be positioned next to the relevant text in the article or on separate pages at the end.

- Numbering: Tables must be numbered sequentially according to their appearance in the text.

- Table Notes: Should be placed below the table body.

- Efficient Usage: Use tables wisely to avoid duplicating results already described elsewhere in the article.

- Design: Avoid using vertical lines and shading within table cells.

- Citation in Text: Tables should always be referenced in the text in consecutive numerical order.

- Figure Usage Examples: Available in full within the manuscript or paper template.

Math formulae

Mathematical expressions should be presented with clarity in the manuscript, ensuring vectors and tensors are distinctly marked. Equation numbers must be enclosed in parentheses, sequentially numbered, and placed on the right-hand side, with appropriate references in the text. The prescribed order of parentheses is )]}. Mathematical symbols and equations should be properly typed, with meticulous attention given to symbol identification to prevent ambiguity. It is essential to distinguish between numerals such as one (1) and the letter 'l', as well as zero (0) and the letter 'O. If multiple symbols are used, the author should provide a separate nomenclature list detailing their meanings. All parameters must appear in italics, excluding subscripts. For units, abbreviations, and symbols, references can be made to British Standards BS 350 (1991), BS 3763, or ISO/R31.

References

Pro-Environment Business Studies (PEBS) using APA style. Citation and reference systems must use a Reference Management System such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero.

• EndNote style
• Mendeley
• Zotero