Authors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines while submitting their research articles to Saud: The Journal of Commerce, Management and Economics:

1. Manuscript Format
   • The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
   • Use Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing, and 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
   • The manuscript should be typed on A4-size paper.

      2. Cover Page

1. • A separate cover page must be included with the following details:

1. Title of the paper
2. Full name(s) of the author(s)
3. Designation(s) and institutional affiliation(s)
4. Official address(es), contact number(s), and email address(es)

1. • No identifying information about the author(s) should appear beyond the cover page to ensure a blind review process.

      3. Abstract and Keywords

1. • A concise abstract (150–250 words) must be included on the second page, summarizing the theme, objectives, methodology, key findings, and policy implications of the research.
   • Include 5–6 keywords below the abstract.

      4. Length of the Paper

1. • The full paper should not exceed 5000 words, including references, tables, and appendices.

      5. Content and Scope

1. • The article should be an original, unpublished work and not under consideration elsewhere.
   • It should focus on commerce, management, economics, or their allied areas, and demonstrate sound methodology, rigorous analysis, and practical or policy relevance.

     6. Submission Process

1. • Authors must submit a soft copy of the manuscript to: editorsaud@ckbcc.ac.in

     7. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

1. • All tables, figures, and illustrations should be clearly numbered and placed immediately after their citation in the text.
   • Hand-drawn, traced, or scanned figures will not be accepted.

     8. Notes and References

1. • Avoid the use of footnotes. Any explanatory notes should be placed as endnotes, before the list of references.
   • All in-text citations must correspond to entries in the reference list, and vice versa.

     9. Citation and Referencing Style

1. • The journal follows the APA 7th edition style for both in-text citations and reference lists.