Submissions

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Author Guidelines

The Asia-Pacific and Globalization Review (APGR) is a peer-reviewed journal focused on the challenges and creative opportunities facing multinational companies originating from the Asia-Pacific region. Published by the MacEwan School of Business’s Institute for Asia-Pacific Studies (IAPS), major topics include entry modes, international mergers and acquisitions, accounting and taxation practices, marketing approaches, head office location, human resources management, and corporate social responsibility, as well as other relevant political and cultural issues.

To be accepted for publication in APGR, a manuscript must be academically rigorous and cannot be simultaneously submitted elsewhere or have been previously published. Each manuscript is first reviewed by our Editor in Chief and, if it is judged suitable for publication, it is then sent to two referees for double blind peer-review. Based on their recommendations, the manuscript is then accepted as it is, revised, or rejected. Authors will receive a first response within three months of submission (for more information, see publishing process).

The APGR style guidelines for submissions follow, to a large extent, the conventions of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition (APA). Adhering to these guidelines before submitting a manuscript is recommended. To ensure a successful review process, please prepare your manuscript according to the following guidelines:

Length
Manuscripts should be no longer than 8000 words.

Page setup

  • 8 ½ x 11 paper
  • 12-point Times New Roman
  • 1” (2.5 cm) margins
  • double-spaced
    • left-justified
    • 5-space indentation at the beginning of each paragraph
    • page numbers at the bottom right of the page

Language
Manuscripts must be in English. The journal accepts British, American, or Canadian style spellings of English words, according to the preference of the author. However, authors must adhere to only one style of spelling.
Authors also need to be consistent with the tense choices in their manuscript. APA style requires authors to reference earlier research in past tense or present perfect tense.

Authors should avoid discriminating language, including that which pertains to race, gender, or sexual orientation. As well, authors should try to avoid anthropomorphic language.

File formats
The manuscript should be submitted as a Word document file (.doc or .docx). Supporting tables and figures should be included at the end of the Word document, not interspersed throughout the text. As well, tables and figures may need to be submitted as separate files if they require editing for content or formatting. These files need to be submitted in their native format, that is, the program that created the table or figure. The following is a general file format guideline for tables and figures:

  • Tables: need to be text files (.doc or .docx); they should not be submitted as images.
  • Charts: can be submitted in a Word document or Excel (.xls) spreadsheet.
  • Illustrations: are a broad category that includes photographs, diagrams, and screen captures. These files need to be submitted in high-resolution, self-contained file formats. APGR recommends that illustrations be submitted in either .eps or .tif file format.

Please see below for more information on table and figure formatting.

Main text
The main text should be structured as follows:

  • Title: preferably 8 words or less.
  • Name: include each author’s name, affiliations, and email address.
  • Acknowledgements: include a name and a description for each contributor.
  • Abstract: 100–250 words.
  • Keywords: 6–8 words.
  • Text: see manuscript template below for information on text layout.
  • References: see manuscript template below for information on references.
  • Footnotes: see manuscript template below for information on footnotes
  • Tables and figures: place at the end of the text; see manuscript template below for information on tables and figures.

References and citations
Please use APA style for both in-text citations and reference list.

The sources in the reference list should be recursive: all sources cited in the manuscript should be in the reference list, and the reference list should only contain sources that have been cited in the manuscript. Sources should be listed in alphabetical order and should be complete, including all authors’ names and initials, the year, the title, publisher, page number, and DOI (when available). Double-check citations and references for consistency before submitting.

Citations are required for both direct quotations and references to ideas from other works. See MacEwan library’s APA references and citations guide for more information.

Tables and Figures
All tables and figures should be placed at the end of the manuscript. Tables and figures should be formatted as follows:

  • All tables and figures should begin with “Table” and “Figure” respectively and be numbered sequentially with an Arabic numeral.
  • All tables should have a descriptive title after the number.
  • Each table should have a number followed by the title on a new line, and placed at the top of the table.
  • Each figure should have a number and title with a legend and caption on the same line. This information should be placed on a separate page from the figure itself on a page named: Figure Caption.
  • Captions should describe what the figure shows and the conclusion that can be drawn.
  • Each figure should be submitted on a separate, untitled page and without its descriptive information
  • All tables and figures should be the original work of the manuscript’s author. Otherwise, the author is responsible for finding permission and then citing it accordingly.
  • Figures should be in black and white—no colour.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided to the Editor).
  • The author has obtained permission to use any previously published and/or copyrighted material.
  • The submission adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  • Existing discussions, already published in the APGR, have been acknowledged sufficiently.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The submission fits the Focus and Scope of the APGR.

Copyright Notice

This Publication Agreement (“Agreement”) regarding a written work (“Article”) by the Author or Authors (“Author(s)”) made between:

The Board of Governors of Grant MacEwan University (“MacEwan”)
and
(“Author(s)”) (Collectively referred to as the “Parties”)

WHEREAS:

1. Asia Pacific and Globalization Review ("APGR”) is an on-line journal published by the Institute of Asia Pacific Studies of Grant MacEwan University School of Business (“IAPS.”)

2. APGR consists of an electronic version available on the APGR website, a searchable electronic database available on the APGR website, abstracts, offprints and translations;

3. APGR obtains and owns copyright on all of its contents;

4. APGR seeks to clarify the rights of contributing authors and APGR and thus insure the protection of both, and as a result, APGR requires that authors formally assign all rights in the Article to APGR before an article is published; and

5. In consideration of the fact that APGR undertakes to publish an Article (including the abstract) by Author(s) in an issue of Asia-Pacific and Globalization Review, MacEwan and Author(s) agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

MACEWAN AND AUTHOR AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Author(s)’s Warranties

a) Author(s) represent and warrant that Author(s) own and have not assigned elsewhere all rights to the Article.
b) Author(s) represent and warrant that the Article is original and that Author(s) have obtained written permission to use any previously copyrighted material that may be included in the Article and that falls outside accepted conventions of fair use (fair dealing).
c) Author(s) represent and warrant that the Article has not been previously published, in whole or in part, other than as a working paper made available at a workshop or conference.

2. Assignment of copyright
a) The Author(s) hereby assign and transfer to APGR all rights in and to the Article, including the worldwide copyright, translation rights, and the right to grant permission to reprint the Article.
b) Without limiting the generality of clause 2 a), APGR may use the Article in any future publication under its auspices in any form whatever (including print and electronic media), and by any technology now known or hereafter developed, subject to those rights granted in this Agreement.

3. Editing
APGR reserves the right to make minor cuts and edits to the Article without consultation.

4. Author(s)’s right to republish
The publication of the Article in no way limits Author(s)'s ability to copy, distribute, and reprint the Article after the Article has been published by APGR. Author(s) promise, however, not to cause the Article to be published by others until the APGR publishes the Article. Any subsequent publication should include an acknowledgment of APGR and provide a link to the APGR website.

5. Reprints
APGR undertakes to notify Author(s) of requests to reprint the article wherever possible with the exception of requests from educational institutions for copies for classroom use. It is Author(s)’s responsibility to inform APGR of any address changes.

6. Termination
APGR reserves the right to revoke this agreement unilaterally if the Article is found to contain plagiarized materials or for breach of any of Author (s)’s warranties.

7. Indemnification
Author(s) agree to indemnify and hold harmless the APGR, its editors and staff, their licensees and distributees, from any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings and costs whatsoever arising from a breach of any of Author(s)’s warranties.

8. No payment
a) Author(s) agrees and acknowledges that the Author will receive no payment from APGR for use of the Article or for the rights granted in this agreement. Upon publication, Author(s) will be provided at no charge with a pdf copy of the Article as it appears in the APGR.
b) APGR agrees and acknowledges that APGR will not receive any payment from Author(s) for publication by APGR, nor shall any payment be due APGR should Author(s) properly exercise any of the rights in Section 4 of this Agreement.

9. Term
This Agreement shall remain in effect for so long as copyright protection subsists in the Article.

10. Severability
In the event any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be unimpaired in such a manner that the original intent of the parties as set out in this Agreement is preserved to the greatest extent possible.

11. Entire Agreement
This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements either oral or in writing, between Author(s) and APGR with respect to the subject of this Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the warranties and agreements between the parties with respect o the Article, and each party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by or on behalf of any party except those warranties and agreements embodied in this Agreement. No agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.

12. Notice
a) All notices to MacEwan shall be in writing at the addresses below, and to the Author(s) at the address (es) as the Author(s) shall advise.
b) If delivered, the notice shall be deemed received on the date of delivery. If sent by facsimile, the notice shall be deemed to be received on the next business day, provided there is a transmittal verification statement. If sent electronically, it shall be deemed received on the date receipt is acknowledged by the recipient. If sent by mail, the notice shall be deemed to be received within five (5) business days of the mailing date, except that where there is a disruption in the ordinary post, the notice shall be delivered or sent by facsimile.

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13. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
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14. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Alberta without reference to its conflict of laws rules.

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