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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.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labelled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

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Book Review

Section Policy: Book Review

Scope and Purpose

The Book Review section of the National Journal of Artha Research (NJOAR) aims to critically evaluate recently published books in the field of Economics and allied areas of economic inquiry. This section provides scholars, researchers, and students with informed assessments of contemporary academic contributions, helping readers understand the relevance, originality, and scholarly value of new publications.

Book reviews should go beyond summary and offer analytical, contextual, and critical insights into the book’s contribution to economic theory, empirical research, policy analysis, or methodological advancement.

Types of Books Considered

The journal accepts reviews of:

  • Scholarly books in Economics (theoretical, empirical, or applied)

  • Policy-oriented economic books of academic relevance

  • Edited volumes and research monographs

  • Books published preferably within the last 3–5 years

Textbooks, popular economics books, and non-academic publications may be considered only if they demonstrate significant scholarly or policy relevance.

Submission Guidelines

  • Book reviews should generally be 1,000–1,500 words.

  • Reviews must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • The review should clearly mention:

    • Full bibliographic details of the book (author/editor, title, publisher, year, ISBN)

    • The central theme and objectives of the book

    • Major arguments and structure

    • Critical evaluation of strengths and limitations

    • Contribution to the existing economic literature

Reviews must follow the journal’s APA 7th Edition referencing and citation style.

Review Process

Book reviews are subject to editorial evaluation and may undergo single-blind or editorial review, rather than full external peer review. The Editorial Team reserves the right to request revisions or decline submissions that do not meet scholarly standards or editorial scope.

Author Eligibility and Ethics

  • Reviewers should declare any conflict of interest, including personal, professional, or financial associations with the author(s) or publisher of the book.

  • Authors should avoid reviewing books they have authored, edited, or contributed to.

  • The tone of the review must remain objective, scholarly, and respectful.

Copyright and Access

Upon acceptance, book reviews will be published as open-access content on the journal website. Copyright remains with the author, while the journal retains the right to publish and archive the content in accordance with its publication policies.

Editorial Discretion

The Editorial Board of NJOAR reserves the right to:

  • Commission book reviews

  • Reject unsolicited reviews

  • Edit submissions for clarity, style, and length

This section seeks to promote critical engagement with economic literature and contribute to informed academic discourse within the economics community.

Review Article

Section Policy: Review Article

Scope and Purpose

The Review Article section of the National Journal of Artha Research (NJOAR) is dedicated to publishing comprehensive, critical, and systematic reviews of existing literature in the field of Economics. This section aims to synthesise current knowledge, identify research gaps, evaluate methodological trends, and provide new perspectives that advance economic scholarship.

Review articles should offer analytical depth and conceptual clarity, contributing meaningfully to theory development, empirical understanding, or policy debates in economics.

Types of Review Articles Considered

The journal welcomes the following types of review articles:

  • Narrative reviews presenting critical thematic synthesis

  • Systematic literature reviews with transparent methodology

  • Meta-analytical reviews, where applicable

  • Conceptual and integrative reviews linking theory, evidence, and policy

All review articles must demonstrate original insight, even though they are based on existing literature.

Submission Guidelines

  • Review articles should typically be 6,000–10,000 words, including references.

  • Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

  • Authors are encouraged to clearly state:

    • Objectives and scope of the review

    • Search strategy and selection criteria (where applicable)

    • Thematic or analytical framework

    • Key findings and critical evaluation

    • Research gaps and future directions

All manuscripts must strictly follow the journal’s APA 7th Edition formatting and referencing guidelines.

Review Process

Review articles submitted to NJOAR are subject to a double-blind peer review process. Manuscripts are evaluated based on:

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope

  • Depth and quality of literature coverage

  • Analytical rigor and originality

  • Clarity of structure and argumentation

The Editorial Board reserves the right to request revisions or reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s academic standards.

Author Responsibilities and Ethics

  • Authors must ensure accurate citation and acknowledgment of all sources.

  • Any conflict of interest must be explicitly declared.

  • Plagiarism, including excessive self-citation, is strictly prohibited.

  • Review articles should maintain a neutral, critical, and scholarly tone.

Copyright and Open Access

Accepted review articles are published under the journal’s open-access policy, ensuring unrestricted access to readers. Copyright remains with the author(s), while the journal retains publishing and archiving rights in accordance with its policies.

Editorial Discretion

The Editorial Board of NJOAR may:

  • Recommend conversion of a submission into another article type

  • Commission review articles on emerging economic themes

  • Edit accepted manuscripts for clarity, consistency, and formatting

The Review Article section of NJOAR aims to serve as a reference point for scholars and policymakers by offering authoritative syntheses of evolving economic literature.

Case Study

Section Policy: Case Study

The Case Study section of Nimbus: Journal of Academic Research (NJOAR) publishes original, well-documented, and analytically rigorous case studies that provide valuable insights into real-world issues, practices, challenges, and solutions across a wide range of academic disciplines. Case studies should contribute to theory, practice, policy, or decision-making by presenting detailed analyses of specific individuals, organizations, institutions, communities, industries, events, or public policies.

Submitted case studies must demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's multidisciplinary scope. Authors are expected to provide a clear description of the research context, objectives, methodology, findings, discussion, implications, and conclusions. Where applicable, ethical approval and informed consent should be obtained and clearly stated.

Case studies may employ qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, or descriptive research approaches. They should critically evaluate the subject under investigation and provide evidence-based recommendations or practical implications.

Scope

The journal welcomes case studies in, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Economics and Public Policy

  • Commerce and Business Management

  • Finance and Banking

  • Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

  • Human Resource Management

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  • Education and Educational Administration

  • Library and Information Science

  • Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence

  • Healthcare Management and Public Health

  • Environmental Sustainability

  • Law and Governance

  • Social Sciences and Humanities

  • Rural and Urban Development

  • Public Administration

  • Interdisciplinary Research

Submission Requirements

  • The manuscript must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.

  • The case study should present a clear research problem, context, methodology, analysis, and conclusion.

  • Appropriate evidence, data, and references must support all findings.

  • Confidential or sensitive information must be anonymized unless explicit permission has been obtained.

  • The manuscript must comply with the journal's ethical standards and publication policies.

Peer Review

All case study submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a double-blind peer review conducted by at least two independent experts. Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, methodological quality, analytical depth, relevance, ethical compliance, clarity of presentation, and contribution to academic knowledge and professional practice.

Open Access

Accepted case studies are published under the journal's open-access policy, ensuring free and unrestricted access to readers worldwide, thereby promoting the dissemination and impact of scholarly research.

Commentary

Section Policy: Commentary

The Commentary section of Nimbus: Journal of Academic Research (NJOAR) publishes concise, scholarly, and evidence-based commentaries that provide critical perspectives on current academic, scientific, social, economic, technological, legal, and policy-related issues. This section offers a platform for researchers, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers to present informed opinions, emerging viewpoints, and constructive discussions on topics of contemporary significance.

Commentary articles should stimulate academic debate, encourage critical thinking, and provide meaningful insights into recent developments, published research, public policies, or emerging trends. While commentaries may express the author's interpretation or perspective, they must be supported by relevant evidence, logical arguments, and appropriate scholarly references.

Commentaries should be clearly written, balanced, and focused on advancing knowledge rather than promoting personal, political, or commercial interests. Authors are encouraged to discuss the implications of current issues and propose recommendations for future research, policy, or practice.

Scope

The Commentary section welcomes submissions on topics including, but not limited to:

  • Current developments in research and higher education

  • Public policy and governance

  • Economics, commerce, and business

  • Management and organizational studies

  • Finance and accounting

  • Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation

  • Library and Information Science

  • Environmental sustainability

  • Public health and healthcare policy

  • Law and legal developments

  • Social sciences and humanities

  • Science and technology

  • Ethical issues in research and publishing

  • Interdisciplinary and emerging research areas

Submission Requirements

  • The manuscript must be original and unpublished.

  • Arguments should be supported by credible evidence and scholarly references.

  • The content should present a balanced, analytical, and academically sound perspective.

  • The manuscript must comply with the journal's publication ethics and editorial policies.

  • Personal attacks, defamatory content, or promotional material will not be considered for publication.

Peer Review

All commentary submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their relevance, originality, and scholarly value. Suitable manuscripts are then evaluated through the journal's double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, clarity, accuracy, and contribution to scholarly discourse.

Open Access

Accepted commentaries are published under the journal's open-access policy, making them freely accessible to readers worldwide and encouraging the dissemination of informed academic perspectives and constructive scholarly discussion.

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Information Regarding the Journal and Data Protection

Identity of the Data Controller

Nimbus: Journal of Academic Research is published by The Nimbus Publication, a non-profit academic publishing house dedicated to the dissemination of scholarly journals and books. The publisher operates with a primary focus on academic quality, ethical publishing, and knowledge dissemination, rather than commercial objectives.

Nimbus Publication acts as the Data Controller for all personal data processed through the journal’s website and manuscript management system.

Protection of Personal Data and Regulatory Compliance

Nimbus Publication is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all users. In accordance with applicable data protection regulations, all personal information collected through the journal platform is used exclusively for editorial, administrative, and publication-related purposes.

Personal data will not be sold, transferred, or shared with third parties for commercial or unrelated purposes. All data collected through online forms is securely stored in automated databases under the responsibility of the Data Controller identified above.

How We Collect Personal Data

Personal data is primarily collected through information voluntarily provided by users during:

  • User registration on the journal platform
  • Manuscript submission and authorship details
  • Peer review participation
  • Editorial and administrative engagement

The information collected may include name, affiliation, country, and email address. Users may optionally provide additional details such as telephone number, postal address, biographical note, ORCID iD, and profile image.

Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed strictly in relation to the role undertaken by the user within the journal and is used for identification, communication, manuscript management, peer review, and publication processes.

Access to personal data is limited to the journal’s editors and administrators and is not disclosed to external parties.

The journal recognises the following user roles:

Reader: 

Data is used solely for identification and, where consent is provided, for notifications regarding new issues or journal announcements.

Author

In addition to identification and communication, author data is used for manuscript handling and editorial processing. Upon acceptance and publication, the author’s name, affiliation, ORCID (if provided), and biographical information will appear in the published article and be indexed in the journal’s databases, in accordance with the signed publication agreement.

Reviewer

In line with the double-blind peer review process, reviewers do not have access to authors’ personal data. Reviewer data is accessible only to editors for reviewer selection, communication, and review management.

Editor

Editors’ professional details (name, affiliation, and country) are displayed on the journal’s Editorial Team page for transparency and identification.

Administrator

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Retention of Personal Data

Personal data will be retained in the journal’s database for as long as the user maintains an active role or registered account, unless a formal request for deletion is submitted. Requests will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and journal policies.

Recipients and Visibility of Personal Data

Personal data is used primarily for internal identification, communication, and system management.

  • Reader data is used for notification purposes through the journal platform.
  • Author and reviewer data is accessed by editors for editorial and peer-review management.
  • Certain personal data is publicly visible on the journal website, including:

    1. Editors’ names and affiliations on the Editorial Team page

    2. Authors’ names, affiliations, ORCID, and biographical details on published articles

All disclosures are made strictly in accordance with journal policies and signed publication agreements.

For users who are minors, explicit consent from a legal guardian is required for registration and data processing.

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  • Objection to data processing where legally permissible
  • Erasure of personal data, except where retention is required for published academic records governed by the publisher’s archiving and author policies

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