BDJ Fact: Breakthrough Development Journal in Financial & Accounting invites authors to submit high-quality research papers that contribute to the fields of finance, accounting, economics, and related disciplines. The following guidelines must be followed for the submission of manuscripts:

1. Types of Manuscripts

We accept the following types of submissions:

• Original Research Articles: Papers that present new research, findings, or methodologies.
• Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of current trends or developments in finance, accounting, or related fields.
• Short Communications: Brief reports of significant findings or novel concepts.
• Case Studies: Practical examples that highlight real-world applications of financial or accounting concepts.

2. Manuscript Submission

• Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system (provide submission link).
• All submissions should be in English and should be formatted according to the journal’s style guidelines (see below).
• Authors must ensure their manuscript is free from plagiarism and should submit a plagiarism report (if required).

3. Formatting Guidelines

• Manuscripts should be formatted in Microsoft Word.
• Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt.
• Spacing: Double-spaced throughout.
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
• Page Numbers: Include page numbers in the footer.
• Sections: Use clear headings and subheadings to organize your manuscript.
  • Title: Must be concise, clear, and descriptive of the content.
  • Abstract: A brief summary (150-250 words) of the manuscript’s objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions.
  • Keywords: List 4-6 relevant keywords after the abstract.
  • Main Text: Include an introduction, literature review (if applicable), methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.
  • References: All references should be cited according to the APA 7th edition style.
  • Figures and Tables: Should be clearly labeled and placed within the text, not at the end of the manuscript. Each figure and table must have a caption and be referenced in the main body of the text.

4. Ethics and Plagiarism

• Authors must adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior and scientific integrity.
• Manuscripts that involve human or animal subjects must have approval from the relevant ethics committee, and authors must provide evidence of such approval.
• Any manuscript found to have significant plagiarism or ethical misconduct will be rejected.

5. Citation Style

• All citations should follow the APA 7th Edition style. For example:
  • In-text citation: (Author, Year)
  • Reference list: Author(s). (Year). Title of the article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), Page range. DOI (if available).

6. Conflict of Interest

• Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest (financial, personal, or professional) related to the research or manuscript.
• Any financial support received for the study should also be disclosed.

7. Review and Decision Process

• All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartial evaluation.
• Authors will be notified of the decision (acceptance, minor/major revisions, or rejection) within a reasonable time frame.
• Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit their manuscript based on reviewer comments.

8. Copyright and Licensing

• Upon acceptance, authors will be required to transfer copyright of the manuscript to the journal, and the article will be published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.
• Authors retain the right to reuse their work in other academic publications and presentations with proper attribution.

9. Additional Information

• Authors are encouraged to submit supplementary materials such as data sets, appendices, and multimedia files, where applicable.
• The journal reserves the right to make editorial changes to improve clarity and readability without altering the content.

For any inquiries or questions about the submission process, please contact the editorial office at [email protected]