Benue State University, Makurdi

Authorship Eligibility

To qualify for authorship in the Journal of Economic and Social Research (JESR), contributors must meet specific criteria that reflect their substantial involvement in the work. Eligible authors should:

i. Contribute significantly to the conception, design, data collection, analysis, or interpretation of the study.

ii. Engage in writing or critically reviewing the manuscript to enhance its intellectual content.

iii. Approve the final manuscript version before submission.

iv. Agree to take accountability for all aspects of the work, ensuring that any questions about accuracy or integrity are thoroughly addressed.

Contributors who do not meet these criteria should be acknowledged in the manuscript’s Acknowledgments section. Changes to the authorship list must have the consent of all authors, including those removed. The corresponding author is responsible for facilitating communication between the editorial team and co-authors, keeping co-authors informed, and involving them in major publication decisions.

Submission Instructions

a) JESR accepts original research articles in English.

b) While JESR has no strict word limit, authors are encouraged to keep manuscripts under 15 pages, including tables and references.

c) Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word, preferably in Times New Roman font, size 12, single line-spaced, and submitted as a single file.

d) JESR follows a double-blind peer-review process. Authors must submit a title page and a blind version of the manuscript, with identifying information removed from the blind version. Failure to do so will result in automatic rejection.

e) The title page should include the names of all authors, their academic or scientific affiliations, and email addresses.

f) Manuscripts should adhere to APA 7 style guidelines.

g) Manuscripts should include all essential sections: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Figure Captions, and Tables.

h) The abstract should be stand-alone and no longer than 250 words.

i) Authors should include at least three JEL classification codes and three keywords that represent the article’s content.

j) A footnote, including acknowledgments, the corresponding author’s email address, and a declaration of any conflicts of interest, should be added to the title page.

k) All references in the manuscript must be cited in the text, and vice versa.

l) Artwork files should be provided at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi in JPEG, TIFF, or PNG format.

m) A cover letter is required with each submission, explaining the paper’s significance and its alignment with JESR’s scope.

n) Authors must obtain permission for the use of copyrighted material from external sources, including websites.

o) A signed declaration confirming authorship and adherence to ethical standards must accompany each submission.

p) JESR reserves the right to reject submissions that do not align with the journal’s ethical guidelines or academic standards.

Submissions are accepted year-round. Digital copies should be sent to the following email addresses: jesrben@gmail.com or jesrben@bsum.edu.ng and copied josephfefa@gmail.com and ijirsharvictor@gmail.com. Correspondence can be forwarded to:

Editorial Procedures and Peer Review

JESR employs a rigorous double-anonymous peer review process. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and must not have collaborated with any of the manuscript's authors within the past three years or be from the same institution. JESR’s editorial process involves an Editor-in-Chief and two Co-Editors, with initial manuscript screening conducted to detect plagiarism using specialized software.

Each manuscript is assigned to a Co-Editor whose expertise aligns with the article's content, balancing workload and ensuring compliance with conflict-of-interest guidelines. If revisions are necessary, the responsible Co-Editor may consult a second Co-Editor for additional input before reaching a final decision. Accepted articles are permanently archived in the Institutional Repository at Benue State University, Makurdi.

Complaints and Appeals

JESR is committed to maintaining the integrity of its publications. Any complaints or appeals are handled by the Editors, who are required to investigate issues raised. Allegations of misconduct are taken seriously and, if substantiated, may result in corrections, revisions, or retractions. The identity of whistleblowers is kept confidential to protect those who report ethical concerns.

Submission Process

Articles should be sent to the following email addresses: jesrben@gmail.com or jesrben@bsum.edu.ng and copied josephfefa@gmail.com and ijirsharvictor@gmail.com. Correspondence can be forwarded to:The submitting author, generally the corresponding author, is responsible for the manuscript throughout the process. They must ensure that all eligible co-authors are listed on the title page and have reviewed and approved the submitted manuscript.