Information For Authors

For Authors

Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process.

The International Journal of Business and Technical Education (IJBTE) welcomes the submission of high-quality, original manuscripts that advance knowledge in the fields of business, management, technical and vocational education, economics, entrepreneurship, and related disciplines.

We provide a scholarly platform for authors to share research findings, case studies, theoretical analyses, and innovations that address real-world issues in business and technical education.

Why Publish with IJBTE?

  • Peer-Reviewed Excellence: All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic quality.

  • Open Access Visibility: Your work is freely accessible worldwide, enhancing its reach and citation potential.

  • No Publication Charges (for Now): IJBTE currently offers free submission and publication to encourage early contributions.

  • Institutional Credibility: Backed by the School of Business Studies, The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, IJBTE reflects the academic standard of a respected Nigerian institution.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Case Studies

  • Technical Reports

  • Book Reviews

  • Policy Briefs

  • Conference Paper Extensions

Manuscript Structure

Authors should structure their manuscripts using the following format:

  1. Title Page (Title, Authors, Affiliations, ORCID, Corresponding Author)

  2. Abstract (150–250 words)

  3. Keywords (4–6 terms)

  4. Introduction

  5. Literature Review

  6. Methodology

  7. Results/Findings

  8. Discussion

  9. Conclusion and Recommendations

  10. References (APA 7th Edition preferred)

  11. Appendices (if applicable)

  12. Conflict of Interest Declaration

How to Submit

  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal’s submission portal: https://sbsijbtefpa.com/

  • Files should be in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.

  • Use the official IJBTE Manuscript Template available on the website.

Submission Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Ensure compliance with the ethical guidelines for research involving human participants or institutions.

  • Articles are subject to Turnitin plagiarism checks (similarity index must be <20%).

Publication Frequency

IJBTE publishes biannually (June and December) with rolling submissions accepted throughout the year.

Author Benefits

  • Certificate of Publication

  • Indexing in scholarly databases

  • Inclusion of author ORCID and institutional affiliation

  • Editorial feedback for improving academic writing

For questions or submission assistance, please contact the editorial team via:
chief-editor@sbsijbtefpa.com
Visit: https://sbsijbtefpa.com/