Emperor Journal of Commerce

Emperor Journal of Commerce (EJC) aims to provide a scholarly and interdisciplinary platform for the publication and dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of Commerce, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and related business disciplines. The journal seeks to encourage original research that advances theoretical understanding, contributes empirical evidence, addresses contemporary business challenges, and offers meaningful implications for academic and professional practice.

EJC promotes research that connects theory with practice and encourages scholars to examine emerging issues arising from technological development, digital transformation, globalisation, sustainability, financial innovation, changing consumer behaviour, and evolving business environments. The journal is committed to promoting research integrity, methodological rigour, originality, and constructive academic dialogue.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, empirical studies, case studies, theoretical contributions, and interdisciplinary research covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

Commerce and Business Studies

Business Environment

International Business

Business Policy and Strategy

Small Business and Family Business

Business Innovation and Emerging Business Models

Accounting and Auditing

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Cost Accounting

Corporate Accounting

Accounting Standards and Reporting

Auditing and Assurance

Forensic Accounting

Accounting Information Systems

Sustainability and Green Accounting

Finance and Banking

Corporate Finance

Financial Management

Investment Management

Capital Markets

Banking and Financial Services

FinTech and Digital Finance

Financial Inclusion

Risk Management

Insurance and Pension Management

Behavioural Finance

Marketing and Consumer Studies

Marketing Management

Digital Marketing

Consumer Behaviour

Brand Management

Retail and Services Marketing

Social Media Marketing

E-Commerce

Customer Relationship Management

Green Marketing and Sustainable Consumption

Management and Organisational Studies

Human Resource Management

Organisational Behaviour

Strategic Management

Operations Management

Knowledge Management

Leadership and Governance

Talent Management

Workplace Innovation

Economics and Development Studies

Business Economics

Development Economics

Labour Economics

Agricultural and Rural Economics

Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Public Finance

Regional and Local Economic Development

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Intention

Women Entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship

Start-up Management

Innovation and Creativity

Entrepreneurial Finance

MSMEs and Rural Entrepreneurship

Emerging and Interdisciplinary Areas

EJC also welcomes interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary issues such as:

Artificial Intelligence and Business

Digital Transformation

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

Sustainable Business Practices

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Circular Economy

Green Business

Digital Entrepreneurship

Industry 4.0 and Business Transformation

Technology and Consumer Behaviour

Financial Technology and Digital Payments

Corporate Social Responsibility

Sustainable Development and Business

EJC encourages submissions that employ quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, theoretical, experimental, and interdisciplinary research approaches. The journal welcomes contributions from academicians, researchers, research scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals that demonstrate originality, academic rigour, ethical research practice, and relevance to contemporary issues in Commerce and related disciplines.

The journal seeks to foster knowledge creation, scholarly exchange, and research collaboration at national and international levels and to contribute to the continuous development of Commerce and business research.

Author Guidelines

Authors intending to submit manuscripts to the Emperor Journal of Commerce (EJC) are requested to follow the guidelines given below. The guidelines are intended to ensure consistency, academic quality, ethical standards, and efficient peer review and publication.

1. Types of Manuscripts

The journal welcomes the following categories of scholarly contributions:

Original Research Articles

Review Articles

Conceptual and Theoretical Papers

Empirical Research Papers

Case Studies

Short Research Communications

Interdisciplinary Research Papers

Manuscripts should make a clear and meaningful contribution to knowledge in Commerce, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or related disciplines.

2. Originality of the Manuscript

Manuscripts submitted to EJC must be original and unpublished. The manuscript should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication in another journal.

Authors should ensure that all sources, ideas, data, quotations, and materials obtained from other works are appropriately acknowledged and referenced.

3. Research Ethics and Academic Integrity

Authors are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic and research integrity. Manuscripts involving primary data should follow appropriate ethical research practices, including informed participation and confidentiality of respondents wherever applicable.

Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, manipulation of data, and other forms of academic misconduct are not acceptable.

Where applicable, authors should disclose:

Ethical approval or institutional permission

Sources of research funding

Conflicts of interest

Use of third-party data or materials

Any other relevant disclosures

4. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be prepared clearly and professionally using Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).

Recommended formatting:

Paper size: A4

Font: Times New Roman

Font size: 12 points

Line spacing: Double spacing

Text alignment: Justified

Margins: Standard margins

Page numbering: Consecutive page numbers

Manuscripts should normally contain approximately 3,500–5,000 words, excluding references and supplementary material, unless otherwise specified by the editorial office.

Authors should maintain consistency in headings, tables, figures, references, abbreviations, and terminology throughout the manuscript.

5. Title Page

The title page should contain:

Full title of the manuscript

Full name(s) of the author(s)

Institutional affiliation(s)

Department and institution

City, State, and Country

Email address of the corresponding author

ORCID iD, where available

The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.

6. Abstract

Each research article should include an abstract of approximately 150–250 words.

The abstract should briefly present:

Background or research context

Research objective

Methodology

Major findings

Key implications or conclusion

The abstract should be understandable independently of the main article and should not contain unnecessary citations or extensive abbreviations.

7. Keywords

Authors should provide 3–5 keywords immediately below the abstract. Keywords should accurately represent the major concepts, variables, methods, or subject areas addressed in the manuscript.

8. Recommended Structure of Research Articles

Empirical research papers may generally follow the structure below:

Introduction

Review of Literature

Research Gap

Objectives of the Study

Hypotheses or Research Questions

Research Methodology

Data Analysis and Results

Discussion

Findings

Implications

Conclusion

Limitations and Scope for Further Research

References

The structure may be modified according to the nature and methodology of the research.

9. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be:

Numbered consecutively.

Provided with clear and descriptive titles.

Referred to in the main text.

Presented in a readable format.

Appropriately sourced where external data or material is used.

Authors should avoid unnecessary duplication of information between tables, figures, and the main text.

10. Statistical and Empirical Analysis

Where quantitative methods are used, authors should clearly describe:

Population and sample

Sampling method

Data collection procedures

Variables and measurement scales

Statistical techniques

Model specifications, where applicable

Significance levels

Reliability and validity measures

Assumptions and diagnostic tests where relevant

Statistical findings should be reported accurately and interpreted without overstating causality or generalisability.

11. References and Citations

All sources cited in the manuscript should appear in the reference list, and every reference listed should be cited in the manuscript.

Authors are encouraged to follow APA referencing style consistently. References should contain sufficient bibliographic information to enable readers to locate the source.

Authors should verify the accuracy of:

Author names

Publication year

Article or book title

Journal title

Volume and issue

Page numbers

DOI or URL, where applicable

12. Plagiarism and Similarity

Manuscripts should be original and free from unacceptable levels of textual similarity. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not contain plagiarism or improperly reproduced material.

Where material from another source is used, it must be appropriately quoted, paraphrased, and cited.

The editorial office may conduct a similarity/plagiarism check before or during the review process.

13. Peer Review

Submitted manuscripts are subject to an editorial screening process followed, where appropriate, by peer review. Manuscripts may be evaluated for:

Originality

Relevance to the journal's scope

Research quality

Methodological soundness

Clarity of presentation

Contribution to existing knowledge

Ethical compliance

The final publication decision rests with the editorial team based on the review process and editorial assessment.

14. Revision of Manuscripts

Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts in response to editorial or reviewer comments. Revised manuscripts should address the comments carefully and provide appropriate explanations for substantive changes.

Where requested, authors should submit a response indicating how each major reviewer comment has been addressed.

15. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, or interpretation of the research and who approve the final manuscript.

All listed authors should agree to the submission and publication of the manuscript. Any changes to authorship after submission should be communicated to and approved by the editorial office.

16. Conflict of Interest

Authors should disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation.

If no conflict exists, authors may state:

“The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.”

17. Funding Statement

Authors should disclose the source of financial support for the research, where applicable.

If the research received no specific funding, an appropriate statement may be included indicating that no external funding was received.

18. Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to provide an appropriate data availability statement where possible. Where research data cannot be publicly shared because of confidentiality, privacy, institutional restrictions, or other legitimate reasons, the authors should state the applicable limitation.

19. Copyright and Publication Rights

Authors should ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions for all copyrighted material included in the manuscript.

Upon acceptance, authors may be required to comply with the journal's applicable publication and copyright policies.

20. Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

The manuscript falls within the scope of EJC.

The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.

The title is clear and appropriate.

Author details and affiliations are complete.

An abstract is included.

Keywords are provided.

Tables and figures are numbered and cited in the text.

Statistical analyses are appropriately reported.

All sources are properly cited.

The reference list is complete and consistent.

Plagiarism/similarity requirements have been considered.

Conflict-of-interest and funding disclosures are provided where applicable.

Ethical requirements have been addressed where applicable.

The manuscript has been carefully proofread before submission.

21. Editorial Decision

The editorial office reserves the right to make an initial assessment of submitted manuscripts and to decline manuscripts that fall outside the journal's scope or do not meet the journal's basic academic and ethical requirements.

Acceptance for publication is based on the editorial and peer-review process. Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, ethical integrity, and academic quality of their submitted work.

Authors are encouraged to carefully follow these guidelines before submission to facilitate an efficient editorial and peer-review process.