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Submission Guidelines for Full Paper and Publications in NIFM Journal of Public Financial Management

 

Please follow this checklist before submitting your document to AJNIFM. 

I.     Elements 

  • Abstract of approximately 300-500 words in length.
  • Information about author affiliation. For example: John is a research fellow at the ABC Institute.
  • The text of all papers submitted to AJNIFM must be in Microsoft Word format (.docx file).
  • All figures and tables must be submitted in a separate file in an editable format (e.g., either in Excel or Word).

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II.   Format and Style 

  • For figures and tables:
    • Titles of figures and the actual figures must be in separate cells (i.e., so that the title is not included inside the figure).
    • Complete sources for all tables and figures must be included (exception: tables/figures based on author’s own calculations).
    • Table and figure text should be in Arial font, size 10, but can go to as small as size 9 if absolutely necessary.
  • Use American spelling and grammar conventions.
  • In descriptions of studies already conducted, the past tense should be used.
  • Acronyms and abbreviations should be written out in full on first usage with abbreviation in parentheses directly following. E.g., foreign direct investment (FDI).
  • Numbers in the thousands should include a comma (e.g., 45,000). Periods should be used to show decimals (e.g., 37.5% NOT 37,5%).

 

III.  Citations and References

Important Note: Proper credit must be given to all cited authors and sources.

AJNIFM does not tolerate plagiarism.

  • In-text references should look like this:
    • The supply of superconductors has been in decline for the last three years (Alpha 2021; Beta 2022; Alpha, Beta, and Gamma 2022). OR
    • Alpha (2021) notes that the supply of superconductors has been in decline for the last three years.
  • In-text citations and reference list items must correspond (i.e., name, spelling, and year).
    • Ensure that people’s names are spelled correctly.
    • Follow the “First name Family/Given/Surname name” format (e.g., Alfred Marshal).
  • Reference list citations should generally conform to the following formats:

Book:

Schwartz, J. B., and B. Loevinsohn. 1999. Financing Immunization in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam. Manila: ADB.

Chapter in an edited volume:

Brooks, D., and D. Roland-Holst. 2007. How Financial Multilateralism can Increase Sustainable Output, Employment, and Income in the Pacific Region. In Static and Dynamic Consequences of a KORUS FTA, edited by W. Koo and R. Zhuang. Seoul: Korea Economic Institute.

Journal article:

Menon, J. 2007. Bilateral Trade Agreements. Asian-Pacific Economic Literature 21(2): 29–47.

Online source:

Berthelsen, J. 2008. A Tale of Two Devastated Countries. Asia Sentinel. 13 May.

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