Welcome to the Journal of Business Management and Technology Advancement (JBMTA). Authors are requested to follow the guidelines below before submitting their manuscripts.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Conceptual Papers
• Case Studies
• Short Communications

Manuscript Language

• Manuscripts must be written in clear and professional English.
• Authors should ensure proper grammar, spelling, and academic writing standards before submission.

Manuscript Structure

Authors should organize their manuscripts in the following format:

Title Page

• Title of the manuscript
• Author(s) full name(s)
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Email address of the corresponding author

Abstract

• Maximum 250 words
• Clearly state the purpose, methodology, findings, and conclusion

Keywords

• Provide 4–6 relevant keywords

Main Text

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results and Findings
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Recommendations (if applicable)

Acknowledgments

• Optional

References

• References must follow the MLA Referencing Style.

Formatting Requirements

• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 pt
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
• Pages should be numbered consecutively

Tables and Figures

• Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially.
• Each table and figure must include a descriptive title.
• Sources should be acknowledged where applicable.
• Images and graphics should be of high quality.

Citation and References

• All in-text citations and reference lists must comply with the MLA style.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all references.

Originality Requirement

• Submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
• Manuscripts must not be under consideration by another journal simultaneously.
• Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification is strictly prohibited.

Ethical Compliance

Authors must:

• Ensure the authenticity of research data.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Acknowledge all sources appropriately.
• Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted materials.

Submission Process

Authors should submit their manuscripts electronically to:

submission@jbmtaonline.co.ke

The corresponding author will receive acknowledgment upon successful submission.

Peer Review Process

• All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment.
• Suitable manuscripts are forwarded for peer review.
• Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer comments.
• Final publication decisions are made by the Editorial Board.

Copyright and Licensing

• Authors retain copyright of their work.
• Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

• Accuracy of submitted content.
• Ethical conduct of research.
• Proper citation of all sources.
• Responding to reviewer and editorial comments in a timely manner.

Contact Information

For submission inquiries and editorial assistance:

submission@jbmtaonline.co.ke
support@jbmtaonline.co.ke

The Editorial Office reserves the right to return manuscripts that do not comply with these author guidelines.