SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Author Requirements

At least one author of each submitted article must hold a PhD from a reputed institution. Research scholars are welcome to contribute, provided they collaborate with their academic supervisors. Industry professionals may also contribute, subject to a minimum of 12–15 years of relevant industry experience.

Manuscript Size

(a) Words in manuscript: More than 6000 words per paper (excluding abstract and reference list); a minimum of 5000 words may be allowed in exceptional cases

(b) Manuscript pages: at least 10 pages

(c) Papers must not have been submitted elsewhere

(d) Plagiarism checks should be carried out before submission

(e) Re-use of published material must be kept at bare minimum since these are supposed to be
original article. Any re-use of published content must be explained, and authors must obtain
permission for approved re-use.

(f) Only papers that pass the review process of organizers as well as the publisher will be included in the proceedings volume.

(g) Writing & Editing: Are you planning to use generative AI tools as part of your writing/editing process? If so, please summarise how you plan to use such tools. Please read our AI Policy for more information.

• • Limited use of Generative AI tools will be permitted for language editing, structural refinement, and idea development under strict human oversight. Authors will remain fully responsible for the originality, validity, and integrity of their work. Substantive content generation, data fabrication, and AI-based image or figure manipulation will be strictly prohibited. Any use of Generative AI tools must be transparently disclosed in the manuscript. Editors and reviewers will not upload unpublished materials into AI systems.

 

Manuscript Components
Each manuscript should include the following components in the order specified below:

1. Title Page:

• • • -Title of the paper.
    • -Names and affiliations of all authors.
    • -Scopus ID of all authors
    • -Contact email of the corresponding author.

2. Abstract:

• • • -A concise summary of the research background, objectives, methodology, results, conclusions, implications.
    • -Limited to 250 words and should avoid the use of citations, mathematical expressions, or first-person language.

3. Keywords:

• • • -Provide 4-6 relevant keywords for indexing purposes.

4. Main Text:

• • • -The text should be formatted in a single column using a 12-point font size.
    • -Organize the text into clearly defined sections with appropriate headings, numbered as follows:
       Primary heading (e.g., 1. Introduction)
       Secondary heading (e.g., 1.1 Background)
       Tertiary heading (e.g., 1.1.1 Research Gap)

5. Acknowledgements:

• • • -Acknowledge financial support, institutional support, and contributions from individuals not listed as authors.

6. References:

• • • -Use an alphabetical, unnumbered reference list (Follow APA Format)

7. Figures & Tables:

• • • -Include tables and figures within the manuscript, properly labeled and referenced in the text.

8. Formulas:

• • • -Use inline mathematical expressions when possible.

 

Review Criteria

The review process involves four stages:

Stage 1 – Editorial screening and eligibility check: The volume editors screen every submission for scope, originality, and adherence to the conference and Springer author guidelines, including a plagiarism/similarity check. At this stage the editors also verify author eligibility: each paper must have at least one author holding a PhD from a recognized institution; papers authored solely by research scholars are accepted only in collaboration with their supervisor or a senior co-author from the project; and industry practitioners must have at least 12–15 years of relevant experience. Papers that fall outside the conference scope, fail the similarity threshold, or do not meet the eligibility criteria are desk-rejected before peer review.

Stage 2 – Double-blind peer review: Each paper that clears screening is assigned to a minimum of two reviewers from the international reviewer board, matched by subject expertise. Reviews are double-blind, with author and reviewer identities withheld from each other. Reviewers assess originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the ESG theme, and overall contribution, and are required to provide substantive written comments rather than a summary recommendation alone.

Stage 3 – Revision and resubmission: Authors of papers recommended for acceptance with revisions revise their manuscripts against the reviewer comments and resubmit. The volume editors verify that the revisions address each reviewer’s points, and papers may undergo a second review round where a reviewer requires it.

Stage 4 – Final editorial decision: The volume editors make the final accept or reject decision, taking the reviewer recommendations into account, and carry out final checks for formatting, word count, referencing, and publisher’s publication standards before the accepted papers are compiled into the manuscript for submission.

 

Evaluation Criteria

Manuscripts will be reviewed through a blind peer-review process based on the following criteria:

1. 1. Originality and novelty of the research.
   2. Relevance to the conference themes and tracks.
   3. Theoretical and practical significance.
   4. Quality of research design and methodology.
   5. Clarity and coherence of presentation.
   6. Contribution to the field of business and management.

 

Plagiarism Policy
Our conference adheres to a strict plagiarism policy, allowing a maximum similarity of 20%. All submissions must be original work. Any content exceeding this threshold will be subject to review and may be rejected. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their submissions.

 

Scope and Relevance
Submissions must align with the themes and tracks of ICEDBR 2026. The organizing committee has the authority to reject submissions that fall outside the conference’s scope.

 

Submission

All authors are requested to upload their manuscripts through the following link: Submit here