The manuscript to be submitted should consist of two parts: the Title Page and the Manuscript Text. Below is a detailed description of the content required for each part.

1.1 Title Page

Ensure that the title page contains the following information:

• Title (maximum 15 words). The title should be concise and informative.
• Author information:
  • Name(s) and surname(s) of the author(s)
  • Affiliation(s) of the author(s), including institution, (department), city, (state), country, email
  • The corresponding author's active email address
  • ORCID of the author(s). If an ORCID is not available, it is highly recommended to register at ORCID  to obtain the code.
• Abstract: A concise and objective summay of 150-200 words is required. The abstract should briefly state the research objective, main results, and primary conclusions. The abstract should not contain undefined abbreviations or unspecified references.
• Keywords: After the abstract, authors should provide up to six keywords. These keywords will be used for indexing purposes and should be selected based on the main content of the manuscript.
• JEL Classification: Click the: following link to see the applicable codes: JEL codes . Select up to five JEL codes, each consisting of three characters, such as 'M14' (Corporate Culture - Diversity - Social Responsibility).
• Acknowledgments: Acknowledgments to individuals, grants, funds, etc., should be placed in this section. The names of funding organizations should be written in full. Specify any source of funding (public or private) for the project or research on which your manuscript is based, indicating the name of the institution along with the research project code. The funding institution must be listed in the Crossref "Funder Registry" (https://search.crossref.org/funding ).

1.2 Manuscript Text

1.2.1 Originality

All articles submitted to SBIR must be original. Authors must ensure that the article has not been previously published elsewhere and is not under consideration by any other publisher.

1.2.2 Length

The article should generally not exceed 8,000 words, including references and supplementary material.

1.2.3 Formal Aspects

For proper publication, research articles should follow the American Psychological Association (APA 7th edition) publication guidelines. The following APA formatting guidelines should be applied throughout the document:

• Set page margins to 2.5 cm on all sides.
• The text should be double-spaced, including headings.
• Indent the first line of each paragraph by 1 cm.
• Use an accessible font (e.g., Times New Roman 12pt, Arial 11pt, or Georgia 11pt).
• Include a page number on each page.
• Divide the manuscript into sections and subsections (up to three levels), numbered as follows:
  1. Title 1
  1.1 Title 2
  1.1.1 Title 3
• Each section and subsection should have its own heading, and each heading should appear on a separate line.

1.2.4 Article Structure

The body of the article should be divided into sections and subsections according to the following general structure, which serves as a guideline:

• Introduction: Provides the rationale for the study, outlines the objectives, and establishes the foundation of the research.
• Theory and Research Hypotheses: Presents the theoretical framework that supports the research and formulates the hypotheses to be tested.
• Research Methodology: Describes the research methodology, including the data, samples, or sources used, as well as the empirical analyses conducted.
• Results: Presents, describes, and analyzes the main findings of the research and their implications.
• Discussion and Conclusions: Compares the findings with those of other studies, highlights new contributions, and discusses the main limitations and suggestions for future research.
• References: Lists all sources cited in the article, presented in alphabetical order according to APA 7th edition style.

1.2.5 Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be included in the article document in their appropriate positions and numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1, etc.). Accepted formats for figures are .jpg or .png, and they must be submitted in high resolution (at least 300 DPI). Tables should be in an editable text format. All sources should be correctly cited. If any table or figure is copyrighted, it is the author's responsibility to obtain the necessary permissions.

1.2.6 Abbreviations

All abbreviations should be defined in full at their first mention in the text, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Once defined, the abbreviation should be used consistently throughout the rest of the manuscript.

1.2.7 Footnotes

Footnotes may be used to provide supplementary information and may include references to the reference list. They should be numbered consecutively and must not consist solely of a reference citation or include the full bibliographic details of a reference. Figures and tables should not be included in footnotes. Always use footnotes instead of endnotes.

1.2.8 References

• It is highly recommended to use a reference management tool (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero) to manage citations and compile the reference list in your manuscript.
• The manuscript must accurately cite all sources and materials used.
• References should adhere to the latest guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 7th edition).
• Every work cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and every work listed in the references must be cited in the text.
• References should be as recent as possible, ideally from the last 5 years.
• Authors should avoid excessive self-citations or excessive citations of other SBIR articles.
• A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) should be included for all references that have one.
• Where a DOI does not exist, URLs for references can be provided.

1.2.9 Citations

Direct quotations from other works should be used sparingly and only when essential to the argument. Quotations must be concise and include accurate references following the APA 7th edition citation style.

1.2.10 Language

All articles published in SBIR must be written in English. Ensure consistent spelling (either American or British English) throughout the manuscript before submission. Avoid using national colloquialisms and idiomatic expressions to prevent misunderstandings, and employ gender-neutral language. Submitting a manuscript with grammatical or syntactical errors may be grounds for rejection.

1.2.11 Gender Perspective

The journal is committed to gender equality and requires the use of inclusive language in all manuscripts. Additionally, authors must indicate whether their research data incorporates a gender perspective to help identify any potential differences.

Submitting a manuscript through the platform will first require you to accept the 'Submission Checklist.' Once this is completed, the submission process consists of the following steps:

2.1 Details

In this step, you must provide the manuscript details, including the title, abstract, and other key information about your submission.

2.2 Upload Files

Upload all files that the editorial team will need to evaluate your submission. In addition to the main manuscript, you may also submit data sets, conflict of interest statements, or other supplementary files that could be useful for the editors.

2.3 Contributors

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2.4 For the Editors

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2.5 Review and Submit

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