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Author Guidelines

Article Length
Articles should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words in length, including all text, references, and appendices.

Article Title Page
The title should not exceed 18 words. The title page must include the paper title, full name(s) and current affiliation(s) of the author(s), and acknowledgements if any. The abstract and subject matter must begin from the second page onward.

Structured Abstract
A structured abstract of no more than 200 words must be provided under the following sub-headings:

  • Purpose (mandatory)
  • Design/methodology/approach (mandatory)
  • Findings (mandatory)
  • Research limitations/implications (if applicable)
  • Practical implications (if applicable)
  • Social implications (if applicable)
  • Originality/value (mandatory)

Personal pronouns must be avoided throughout the abstract and body of the paper. For example, "This paper investigates…" is correct; "I investigate…" is incorrect.

Formatting Guidelines

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
  • Line spacing: Double
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Pages must be numbered consecutively
  • Tables and figures must be numbered, titled, and cited within the text
  • Main headings should be bold; sub-headings should be italic

References
All references must follow Harvard referencing style and be carefully checked for completeness, accuracy, and consistency. For full guidance visit:
https://library.aru.ac.uk/referencing/files/Harvard_referencing_201920.pdf

Publication Fee
Authors are required to pay Tk. 2,500 for screening, reviewing, and publishing each article. Payment must be made to the following bank account prior to submission:

  • Account Name: Business Review
  • Account No: 0200003461934
  • Bank Name: Agrani Bank PLC.
  • Branch Name: Khulna University Branch, Khulna Zone
  • Routing No: 010471690

A scanned copy or clear photograph of the bank transfer receipt must be uploaded as a supplementary file during submission. Submissions without proof of payment will not be processed.

Contact
Managing Editor, Khulna University Business Review
Business Administration Discipline
Kobi Jibananando Das Academic Building, Ground Floor
Khulna University, Khulna – 9208, Bangladesh
Tel: +88 041 720171–3 / Ext. 303

Submission Preparation Checklist

Thank you for submitting to Khulna University Business Review. You will be asked to upload your manuscript, identify co-authors, and provide information such as the title and abstract. Please read the Author Guidelines carefully before proceeding.

Before submitting, please confirm each of the following:

  • The manuscript is between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including all references and appendices.
  • The title does not exceed 18 words.
  • The title page includes the paper title, author name(s), affiliation(s), and acknowledgements.
  • A structured abstract of no more than 200 words has been provided with all mandatory sub-headings.
  • Personal pronouns have been avoided throughout the abstract and body of the paper.
  • The manuscript is formatted in Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
  • All references follow Harvard style and have been verified for accuracy and consistency.
  • The submission is original and is not currently under review at another journal.
  • All co-authors have been notified of and have consented to this submission.
  • The publication fee of Tk. 2,500 has been paid to the designated Agrani Bank account.
  • A scanned copy or photograph of the bank transfer receipt has been uploaded as a supplementary file.

Once you begin, you can save your submission and return to it later. You will be able to review and correct all information before final submission.

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