About the Journal

The GAUS Journal of Business & Economics (GJBE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of business administration, economics, and related social sciences. It serves as a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to share original theoretical and empirical research that contributes to better business practices, economic policies, and academic discourse.

Scope includes:
- Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship
- Managerial and Development Economics
- Organizational Behavior and Business Strategy
- Public Policy, Governance, and Socioeconomic Development
- Regional Economic Studies and Emerging Markets
- Interdisciplinary contributions (e.g., law, technology, social sciences)

Section Editors and Reviewers:

- Section Editors from key specializations: Marketing, Finance, HRM, Economics
- Reviewers: A pool of qualified national and international experts (from Web of Science and Scopus-indexed institutions)

Draft Call for Papers:

The GAUS Journal of Business & Economics (GJBE) invites submissions for its inaugural issue (Fall 2025). We welcome original research articles, conceptual papers, case studies, and literature reviews addressing contemporary issues in business and economics. Submissions must offer academic rigor, relevance, and practical implications.

Deadline for submissions: [Insert date]
Email for submissions: gjbe@gaus.edu.pk (to be set up)

Peer Review Policy:

- Double-blind peer review to ensure anonymity and objectivity
- Minimum two reviewers per manuscript
- Turnaround time: 4–6 weeks
- Review process guided by COPE ethical standards

Publication Frequency:

Biannual – Two issues per year: June and December

Submission & Formatting Guidelines for Authors:

- Referencing style: APA 7th Edition
- Original research articles: 5,000–8,000 words
- Case studies/reviews: 3,000–5,000 words
- Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word, Times New Roman, size 12, spacing 1.5
- Submission via email or online system (to be developed)

Plagiarism Policy & Ethical Guidelines:

- Plagiarism screening using Turnitin — max similarity index: 15%
- No previously published content accepted
- Authors must submit authorship declaration, conflict of interest statement, and ethical compliance form
- Ethical standards as per HEC and COPE guidelines