The Journal of Nation-Building Research (JNBR) welcomes original academic work with content related to or related to the objective of the journal that generate and promote research and knowledge in a multi-disciplinary manner in areas related to nation-building efforts, such as economics, political science, technology, management, human resource, public policy, cultures, sociology, environment, law, etc. The journal will offer an opportunity for students, researchers, policymakers, government officials, entrepreneurs, social activists and thought leaders to share and exchange their opinions, experiences, and knowledge in an evidence-based manner to promote nation-building initiatives internationally. The journal accepts many types of manuscripts and academic works including research articles and academic articles. Authors wishing to submit academic papers for publication in the JNBR should follow the guidelines for publication. The process of considering articles for publication and research ethics related to academic publications in JNBR as follows:

I. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
Preparation of articles for publication in the Journal of Nation-Building Research (JNBR)

• Manuscripts submitted for publication in the JNBR must contain content that is consistent with the objectives of the JNBR, that is to say, the subject matter of the social sciences.
• Manuscripts submitted for publication in the JNBR must be up-to-date. intensive academic analysis and presenting new academic ideas and clearly demonstrates academic progress
• Manuscripts submitted for publication in the JNBR must be publicly available and include a list of authors. Colleagues, consultants, information about the sponsors who fund the research and a license from the sponsor or the project owner if there is confirmation that Authors can publish content.
• Manuscripts submitted for publication in the JNBR must not have previously been published in any other journal and must not be considered for publication in other journals at the same time.
• Manuscripts to be published in the JNBR must include the following elements:
           – Academic article: title, abstract, introduction, literature review (can be included in the introduction), analytical/conceptual framework, results, conclusions and recommendations.
            – Research article: title, abstract, introduction, literature review, research methodology, study results, discussions, conclusions and recommendations.
• The manuscript should be in English using a Times New Roman font, size 12, the heading and page margins should be 1 inch on the top, bottom, and sides.
• The original manuscript must be at least 4,000 words, but not more than 10,000 words (including citations, tables, graphs, charts, and images), and be produced in both MS Word and PDF formats with 1.5 line spacing.
• The abstract of the manuscript must be no more than 500 words, and it should be no more than 5 keywords.
• The authors must explain methods for obtaining research data such as samples. Sampling operations, reference sources, formulas for calculations, etc., by filling out a questionnaire form on the JNBR website.
• Authors are required to submit the databases and calculation sets used in the research to the journal’s editorial committee of JNBR for submission to reviewers to review the data and findings listed in the manuscripts.
• Manuscripts submitted for publication in the JNBR must be referenced to ethical and academic standards. Document reference formats must meet JNBR manuscript guidelines.

Submission of manuscripts for publication in Journal of Nation-Building Research (JNBR)

• By submitting a manuscript for publication in the JNBR, the authors can use the method of registering on the JNBR website by completing the required information in the online form and sending the electronic manuscript file and related documents by email to: jnbr.journal@gmail.com. Authors must submit manuscripts on time as stipulated by JNBR.
• JNBR does not limit the number of manuscripts submitted for review but reserves the right to limit 1 manuscript per person in each published journal

II. PEER REVIEW PROCESS AND EDITORIAL DECISION MAKING AT JOURNALS

JOURNAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
      After completing the submission process, JNBR editor will screen the manuscript. Manuscripts that do not follow the journal guidelines will be returned to the author without further evaluation. Manuscripts submitted in accordance with the journal guidelines are reviewed for plagiarism and ethical considerations.
The typical steps in the process are:

• Submission – You submit your manuscript to the journal.
• Technical Check – An assessment is made that all of the necessary materials have been submitted in the correct formats.
• Editor Assignment – An Editor is assigned to triage and possibly invite reviewers.
• Initial Review – The Editor evaluates your manuscript for overall appropriateness and/or novelty.
• Peer-review – Reviewers (typically three, although that varies somewhat by journal) are assigned to formally evaluate your manuscript.
• Adjudication – A decision is made on your manuscript: Revise, Reject, or Accept.

INITIAL SCREENING
      All manuscripts submitted to JNBR are initially selected by the Editorial Team for completeness and to determine if manuscripts meet JNBR criteria:

• The manuscripts should be within the scope of the JNBR.
• The manuscripts should be of acceptable quality and in compliance with the JNBR’s Author Guidelines.
• Author(s) must use the JNBR’s format for manuscript and submitted in MS Word and PDF format.

PEER REVIEW
     The JNBR journal uses a double-blind peer review system, which is the most important part of the publishing process. JNBR’s independent status ensures an acceptance rate submitted on the basis of merit and not favor, bias, or personal preference. Authors receive editorial feedback and recommendations.
      Each manuscript that passes the initial screening must be rigorously reviewed and anonymously by at least two reviewers who are qualified persons with expertise in the field, or issues related to the article. The peer-review process is completed within three months. The reviewers make a recommendation for accepting, modifying, or rejecting manuscripts based on their merit and academic quality.
The author must revise the manuscript based on the reviewer’s opinion and answer all questions the reviewer presents in the cover letter. The revised manuscript and cover letter must be emailed to us in both MS Word and PDF format within four weeks. The editorial will decide whether to return the manuscript to the reviewer for additional review, accept, recommend modification(s) or reject.

FINAL DECISION
      Editors review and prepare decision books based on reviewers’ opinions and suggestions which is sent to the relevant author with a recommendation to accept the work that has been modified or slightly modified, or to reject the work without further consideration. Revised manuscripts with highlighted changes and revision schedules should be submitted within two weeks for minor revisions and within four weeks for major revisions. Manuscripts modified with major or minor revisions will be re-evaluated before a final decision is made by the editors.

RESUBMISSIONS
      The original author who received a rejection letter with a conditional option to resubmit should carefully consider the resubmission conditions. In such a case, the editor has indicated that the work may be contractual but a comprehensive change in concept and/or structure is required for reconsideration. When the authors agree that such changes are possible and desirable, the resubmitted manuscript will remain associated with the original submission but for all intents and purposes will be considered as a new submission.