Submissions

Author Guidelines

General Scope of Submissions
EBCAS accepts original case studies only, and they must not be under review or published elsewhere in any form. Submissions must be based on real-world economic or business situations and should demonstrate analytical depth, contextual clarity, and practical relevance.

Case Narrative and Teaching Note

A case study should consist of two main parts. The first is the case narrative, which presents the real situation, background, key actors, and the central problem in a descriptive manner for readers or students. The second is the teaching note, which is intended for instructors and reviewers and outlines the learning objectives, theoretical linkages, discussion questions, and guidance for teaching the case. 

Case Narrative Length and Structure

EBCAS accepts both long case and compact case narratives. A long case narrative should normally range between 5000 and 7000 words, including references, tables, and appendices.  Meanwhile, a compact case narrative ranges between 1500 and 2000 words. Submissions should be written in clear academic English. 

EBCAS supports flexibility in the structure of case narratives, and authors are not required to follow a rigid template. However, authors are strongly encouraged to reflect the following elements in their case narratives:

• Title
• Abstract (maximum 250 words)
• Keywords between three and five terms
• Case identity and focus
  • A clearly identifiable decision maker
  • A real, bounded organisational setting
  • A specific timeframe and situational trigger
• Core dilemma
  • One dominant, unresolved decision problem
• Contextual grounding
  • Purposeful industry and firm background
  • No irrelevant history or encyclopedic detail
• Evidence and information design
  • Data presented as inputs, not analysis
  • Facts and figures tied directly to the dilemma
  • Neutral, descriptive tone throughout
• Narrative discipline
  • Immediate immersion into the situation
  • Controlled flow of information
  • Case ends at the moment of decision
• Separation from analysis
  • No theories, frameworks, or models applied in the case
  • No calculations or recommendations provided
  • Case stands alone as a decision environment
• References
• Appendices (where relevant)

Teaching note
Teaching notes must provide sufficient guidance to enable effective classroom use. Authors are strongly encouraged to include the following elements:

• Synopsis
• Learning objective
• Target audience
• Relevant theory/concept
• Data collection method
• Teaching plan
• Assignment question
• Suggested answers

Formatting Standards

• Manuscripts should be prepared using OpenOffice or Microsoft Word document file format.
• Text should be typed in 11 Arial font.
• Line spacing should be single throughout the manuscript.
• Margins should be set to 2.54 cm on all sides.
• Pages should be numbered consecutively.
• Tables and figures must be embedded within the text close to where they are first mentioned. Each table and figure should include a clear title and source where applicable.

Bibliographic and Referencing Standards
IJEB uses the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. Authors are responsible for ensuring accuracy and consistency of all citations and references.

Reference list formatting
The reference list should appear at the end of the manuscript and include only works cited in the text. Entries should be arranged alphabetically by author surname and formatted according to APA style.