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    1. General Information:

    Please write your article in good English (American or British usage is accepted). Use MS Word format, in one style column with 2 cm margin at each side of A4 paper.

    2. Title:

    The first letter of each word in title, should be typed capital. Please avoid using punctuation marks like ( , ), (“ “ ), ( ? ), ( ! ), etc. in title and don’t underline words.

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    3. Authors’ Names:

    Please write authors’ names after main topic.

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    Please indicate authors’ postal addresses completely after their names. Country name, telephone number and email addresses of each author are necessary.

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    4. Abstract:

    Abstracts should be up to 250 words long and provide a succinct summary of the article. Although the abstract should explain why the article might be interesting, the importance of the work should not be over-emphasized. Citations should not be used in the abstract. Abbreviations, if needed, should be spelled out. For original research, we suggest that abstracts are structured into PurposeMethodology and Findings.

    Purpose: What are the reason(s) for writing the paper or the aims of the research? 

    Design/methodology/approach: How are the objectives achieved? Include the main method(s) used for the research. What is the approach
    to the topic and what is the theoretical or subject scope of the paper? 

    Findings: What was found in the course of the work? This will refer to analysis, discussion, or results.

    original/value(if applicable): What is new in the paper? State the value of the paper and to whom.

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    5. Keywords:

    Indicate keywords after abstract ( 5- 8 words ). Please separate your keywords with ( ,) .

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    6. Note:

    Your article should have following parts: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Research Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgement and References ( acknowledgement part is not necessary ).

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    7. Subdivisions:

    Divide your article into clearly defined and numbered sections. Subsections should be numbered 1., ( then 1.1., 1.1.1., 1.1.2 ., 1.2., 1.2.1., 1.2.2. ), 2., etc.

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    8. Main Body:

    Avoid using footnote in your paper. Please change footnote to Note 1., Note 2., etc. and explain the note after the text. It’s preferred 12-22 pages for the length of the article.

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    9. Tables:

    Present tables at the end of the article. Number tables in accordance with their appearance in the text. Place the caption of the table above table. Place explanatory matters below the table. Avoid vertical rules.

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    10. Figures:

    Present figures, at the end of the article. Number figures in accordance with their appearance in the text. Use excel format for diagrams. Place the caption of figures and diagrams below them.

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    11. References:

    Arrange references alphabetically at the end of the article.

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    • Citation in Text:

    Books and journal articles should be referred by the authors name and year of publication e.g. ( Smith and Ward, 2000 ). For more than 2 authors, use following structure: ( Smith et al., 2000 ). For more than 2 references, use following structure: ( Smith et al., 2000; Ward, 2004; Jackson, 2008 ). A full reference list should be referred at the end of the article as following structure:

    Instructions for Author:

    Article Classification (Paper Type):
    Please choose a category for your paper. Pick the category which most closely describes your paper. We understand that some papers can fit into more than one category but it is necessary to assign your paper to one of the categories - these are listed and will be searchable within the database IJFAES.
    Research Paper: This category covers papers which report on any type of research undertaken by the author(s). The research may involve the construction or testing of a model or framework, action research, testing of data, market research or surveys, empirical, scientific or clinical research.
    Viewpoint: 
    Any paper where content is dependent on the author's opinion and interpretation, should be included in this category; this also includes journalistic pieces.
    Technical Paper: 
    Describes and evaluates technical products, processes or services.
    Conceptual Paper: 
    These papers will not be based on research but will develop and test hypotheses. The papers are likely to be discursive and will cover philosophical discussions and comparative studies of others' work and thinking.
    Case Study: 
    Case studies describe actual interventions or experiences within organizations. They may well be subjective and will not generally report on research. A description of a legal case or a hypothetical case study used as a teaching exercise would also fit into this category. It is included all of the reports about the special issues and new procedure in some limited cases with good results but not confirmed yet internationally as a global choice. It should be not exceed more than 2000 words.
    Literature Review: 
    It is expected that all types of paper cite any relevant literature so this category should only be used if the main purpose of the paper is to annotate and/or critique the literature in a particular subject area. It may be a selective bibliography providing advice on information sources or it may be comprehensive in that the paper's aim is to cover the main contributors to the development of a topic and explore their different views.
    General Review: 
    This category covers those papers which provide an overview or historical examination of some concept, technique or phenomena. The papers are likely to be more descriptive or instructional ("how to" papers) than discursive. 

    Original Articles: Should contain title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, research methods, results and discussion, conclusion, acknowledgement and references. The length of the text should be limited to 12-22 pages including the references.

    Review Articles: Should be requested by the editor, but IJFAES will also accept submitted reviews. The authors of review articles are invited to contact the Editorial Office before preparing a review article. Both solicited and unsolicited review articles are subjected to editorial review such as the original papers.

    Letters to the Editor:IJFAES accepts letters to the editor. Letters, less than 500 words, should discuss articles published in the journal during the previous six months. Letters will undergo peer-review processing and will be edited for clarity.

    Commentary:IJFAES accepts the comment(s) from the experts in the shape of commentary letter not more than 1000 words.

     

    Structure of Articles:

    “IMRaD” format refers to a paper that is structured by four main sections: Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion

    Title Page: Should contain title which should include the study design, author(s) information such as the first name, last name, highest academic degree and affiliation.

    Abstract: Should contain background, research methods, results and conclusion sections separately. The objective of study, findings (including its statistical significance) and the conclusion made on the basis of the findings should be clearly presented.For original research, we suggest that abstracts are structured into PurposeMethodology and Findings.

    Abstract is not necessary for case reports, while review articles should have an abstract. Nevertheless, the length of an abstract should be less than 250 words. Authors need to be careful that the abstract reflects the content of the article accurately.

    Keywords: Each submitted article should contain 5-8 keywords.

    Keywords will assist indexers in cross indexing the article as they are published with abstract.

    “IMRaD”:

    Introduction: This should summarize the purpose and the rationale for the study. It should neither review the subject extensively nor should it have data or conclusions of the study.

    MethodologyThis should include exact method or observation or experiment. Mathematical and Statistical methods must be mentioned and specify any general computer package used.

    Results and Discussion: Results must be presented in the form of text, tables and illustrations. The contents of the tables should not be all repeated in the text. Instead, a reference to the table number may be given. Long articles may need sub-headings (mentioned on page1 as Subdivisions) within some sections to clarify their contents.

    Discussion should emphasize the present findings and the variations or similarities with other work done in the field by other researchers. The detailed data should not be discussed again. Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study. It must be mentioned whether the hypothesis mentioned in the article is true, false or no conclusions can be derived.

     

    Acknowledgement: All contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship should be covered in the acknowledgement section. It should include persons who provided technical help, writing assistance and departmental head that only provided general support. Financial and material support should also be acknowledged.

    Author(s) must acknowledge and declare any sources of funding and potential conflicting interest, such as receiving funds or fees by, holding stocks and shares in and organizations that may profit or lose through publication of your paper. Declaring a competing interest will not lead to automatic rejection of the paper, but we would like to be made aware of it.

    Submission:

    Manuscripts must have been written in English. Also the manuscript must have confirm letter that is assumed manuscripts are exclusively submitted to IJFAES and have not been previously published elsewhere (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture, review or thesis) and are not under consideration by any other journal. In the covering letter one author should be specified as the "corresponding author" and all other authors should personally sign the covering letter. Authors are responsible for all statements made in their work. The editorial board has the right to insert any necessary changes so that the manuscript is harmonized with the editorial framework of the journal. Accepted manuscripts are the properties of IJFAES. All submissions to the IJFAES should contain a completed copy of signed covered letter containing the copyright agreement.

     

     

    The Editor in Chief, International Journal of Finance ,Accounting and Economics Studies Management and Economics Faculty, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hesarak, North Ashrafee Esfahani Bolivar, Poonak, Tehran, Iran. (Zip Code: 1477893855)

     

    Final Checklist:

    The authors must ensure that before submitting the manuscript for publication, they have taken care of the following:

    1. Title page should contain title, name of the author(s), their qualifications, mailing address for future correspondence, email address, phone and fax number.

    2. Abstract in structured format up to 250 words.

    3. Keywords contain 5-8 words.

    4. References should be typed as instruction that mentioned above.

    5. Tables and figures should be typed at the end of the article.

    6. Copyright ( covering ) Letter.