EDIJPP publishes original research papers that are not under consideration elsewhere. The
journal is published biannually, but manuscripts are accepted throughout the year. Authors are
encouraged to carefully review the "Aims and Scope" of EDIJPP before submitting their
manuscripts.
• Submission of Manuscripts
o Articles can be submitted via the journal website
(https://journal.vu.edu.pk/Members/SubmitPaper.aspx?JournalID=10&Depart
ment=Department+of+Economics).
o Manuscripts should not be more than 8000 words Excluding references.
o The similarity index must not exceed 19% overall or 4% from a single source.
• Title Page Requirements
A separate title page must be submitted and should include the following:
o Title of the manuscript (concise and clear)
o Full names of all authors
o Institutional affiliations of all authors
o Email address of the corresponding author
Note: Do not include any identifying information in the main manuscript to ensure a doubleblind
review process.
• Abstract and Keywords
Each manuscript must include an abstract of no more than 250 words. The abstract should
clearly state:
o Purpose of the study
o Research design/methodology
o Key findings
o Limitations/implications
o Contribution of the research
Provide up to six keywords (maximum) that represent the main themes of the manuscript.
• Manuscript Formatting
o Use clear and short headings to indicate the hierarchy of sections and
subsections (all headings in bold).
o Use of footnotes is not allowed, when essential, put it in the separate section at
the end of the manuscript.
o All figures and tables must be included within the text.
• Referencing
o References must strictly follow the APA 7th edition style.
o All citations should be accurate, consistent, and complete.
o DOI and URLs must be provided for references where available.
• Submission Preparation Checklist
Before submission, authors must confirm the following:
1. The manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration
elsewhere.
2. The file is in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or RTF format.
3. The text is 1.5 spaced, uses 12-point Times New Roman, and all figures/tables are
embedded within the text at relevant points.
4. The manuscript fully complies with the stylistic and referencing requirements of APA
7th edition.