Manuscript Types
BAJ accepts the following manuscript types. All types go through the same double-blind peer review process and must fall within the journal's Focus and Scope.
|
Type |
Description |
Length (words) |
|
Original Research Article |
Empirical study using quantitative (survey, archival), experimental, qualitative, or mixed methods that tests or develops theory on behavioral aspects of accounting |
6,000–9,000 |
|
Experimental Study |
A type of original research using laboratory, field, online, or quasi-experiments; must report the design, manipulation checks, randomisation, and participant details |
6,000–9,000 |
|
Systematic Literature Review |
Review following a transparent protocol (e.g., PRISMA 2020), with clear search strategy, inclusion criteria, and synthesis that advances a research agenda |
7,000–10,000 |
|
Bibliometric Review |
Bibliometric or science-mapping analysis combined with substantive content analysis; limited to one per two issues |
6,000–9,000 |
|
Case Study |
In-depth study of an organisation, event, or practice that offers theoretical or practical insight into behavioral accounting |
5,000–8,000 |
Specific Requirements
- Original research and experimental studies must state clear hypotheses or research focus, justify the method, and discuss validity threats. Experimental instruments and debriefing materials should be provided as supplementary files.
- Systematic literature reviews must include a PRISMA flow diagram, the databases searched (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science), the period covered, search strings, and quality assessment of included studies. Narrative reviews without a systematic protocol are not accepted.
- Bibliometric reviews must go beyond descriptive counts and offer conceptual synthesis and future research directions.
- Case studies must explain case selection, data sources, triangulation, and the theoretical lens used.
The journal does not publish student theses in unrevised form, opinion pieces without a research basis, book reviews, or conference reports.
