Final Submissions - Author Guidelines for Papers

In this document, you will find the submission and formatting guidelines for final paper submissions, specifically for preparing a revised version after fully incorporating your review comments. All authors are required to upload the final manuscript as a single document (including authors’ names and affiliation details), ensuring adherence to the following guidelines. This final version of your manuscript will be used to compile the Book of Proceedings.

Final Submission Guidelines:

1. Title: Provide a concise, descriptive title that directly reflects the focus of your study. Keep it clear and precise so readers can immediately understand the main topic or approach of your research.

2. Coauthors’ affiliation details: List the names of coauthors along with their affiliations (e.g., department/organisation, institution, city, and country).

3. Keywords: Provide up to eight concise keywords that reflect the main topics and focus of your research.

4. Abstract. Although a structured abstract is not required, you may still find it helpful to consider the following sections when drafting your text.

    • Purpose, aim and objectives: Describe the motivation behind your research. Specify the aim you want to achieve and outline the objectives that guide your study. Clearly state any research questions or hypotheses addressed.
    • Literature review and theoretical framework: Provide a brief overview of the main theories and conceptual frameworks relevant to your study. Highlight major themes, debates, or gaps that shaped your investigation.
    • Methodology and methods: Describe and justify the methodology and methods you adopted or are adopting in this study.
    • Main findings and contribution: Summarise your main findings and results, focusing on the most important data or trends observed and noting how they address the original purpose of this research.
    • Originality and value: Emphasise the importance of your findings in a clear and balanced manner. Avoid overstating claims and consider possible directions for future research.

5. Main Body: Include the various sections and subsections of the paper, such as introduction, aim and objectives, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, and references. Sections and subsections should not be numbered.

6. References must follow the Harvard referencing style, be listed in alphabetical order, and be thoroughly checked for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

Below are examples of how to reference different types of publications:

Journal Articles

Akter, S., Hossain, Md. A, Hani, U., Vrontis, D., Thrassou, A. and Arslan, A. (2024), “Addressing the Grand Challenges of Poverty with Data-Driven Creative Service Offerings”, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Vol. 41, pp. 236-266.

Books

Czinkota, R.M., Kotabe, M., Vrontis, D. and Shams, R. (2021), Marketing Management: Past, Present and Future, 4th Edition, New York: Springer: Springer Texts in Business and Economics.

Edited Books

Kaufmann, R., Panni M. and Vrontis, D. (2024), The Palgrave Handbook of Consumerism Issues in the Apparel Industry, Palgrave Macmillan, Springer International Publishing.

Book Chapters

Galati, A., Fiore, M., Vrontis, D. and Thrassou. A. (2024), Overview of Agribusiness Technological, Societal and Channel Advancements, In: Galati, A., Vrontis, D., Thrassou, A. and Fiore, M. (Eds), Agribusiness Innovation and Contextual Evolution, Volume II, Technological, Societal and Channel Advancements, Palgrave Macmillan, Springer International Publishing, pp. 1-23.

Formatting Guidelines

  • Length: The paper must not exceed 15 pages, including the main body, tables, figures, and references.
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font throughout the paper, with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Page Size and Margins: A4 page size with 2.5 cm margins on all sides. Do not use endnotes, headers, or footers.
  • Title: Centre the title in bold, uppercase, Times New Roman 14-point font.
  • Author names and affiliation details should be presented as follows:

Last name, First Name1; Last name, First Name2; Last name, First Name3

1Department/Organisation, Institution, City, Country

2Department/Organisation, Institution, City, Country

3Department/Organisation, Institution, City, Country

  • Keywords: Provide up to eight concise keywords that reflect the main topics and focus of your research. Keywords should be presented as follows:

Keywords: Marketing, Communication, Sustainability, Planning, Strategy, Wine Industry, Italy.

  • Sections (Main Headings): Left-align using bold, Times New Roman 14-point font. Capitalise each major word.
  • Subsections: Left-align using italic, Times New Roman 12-point font. Only the first letter of the first word is capitalised.
  • Sub-subsections: Avoid unless necessary. If used, left-align in italic, Times New Roman 12-point font. Only the first letter of the first word is capitalised.
  • Heading Numbering: Do not number titles, sections, subsections, or sub-subsections.
  • Tables and figures:
    • Use 10-point Times New Roman for tables and figures, with no bold or italic text.
    • Include tables and figures as part of the abstract.
    • Provide clear captions for tables and figures.
    • Ensure each table or figure is no more than one page. If data exceeds this length, consider alternative formats.
    • Avoid colouring cells. If emphasis is needed, use shades of grey.
    • Place captions underneath each table or figure, using 10-point Times New Roman in italic font.
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  • Upload your manuscript: Upload your final manuscript as a single document (including the authors’ names and affiliation details). This final version of your paper will be used to compile the Book of Proceedings.