Submissions

Login or Register to make a submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • A cover letter has been submitted
  • The submission has been edited using the LABSREVIEW Submission Template without the author's name and affiliation.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • A page with the manuscript title, authors' names, affiliations, and correspondence author has been submitted.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.

Author Guidelines

The Latin American Business and Sustainability Review (LABSREVIEW) is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding in Latin American Business and Sustainability through rigorous peer review and dissemination of high-quality research. We welcome submissions from researchers worldwide, aiming to reflect diverse perspectives and innovative methodologies.

Authors can submit manuscripts in the following categories:

  • Original Research Articles: Empirical, theoretical, or methodological studies contributing significant new insights.
  • Review Articles: Comprehensive analyses of specific Latin American Business and Sustainability topics, synthesizing existing research.
  • Case Studies: In-depth examinations of individual, organizational, or societal cases.
  • Short Communications: Brief reports of data or research findings.
  • Letters to the Editor: Comments on articles published in LABSREVIEW or discussions of urgent issues.

Manuscript Preparation

Please, download and use the LABSREVIEW Submission Template to submit your manuscript

Format and Style

  • Language: All manuscripts must be submitted in American English.
  • Word Limit: Research articles should not exceed 8,000 words, including abstract, references, and appendices.
  • Abstract: Each manuscript should include an abstract of 150-200 words summarizing the main findings and contributions.
  • Keywords: Provide 4-6 keywords to help identify the core topics of the paper.
  • References: Follow the APA for citations and references.

Figures and Tables

  • Quality: High-resolution figures and tables should be submitted as separate files.
  • Captions: Each figure and table must include a concise caption describing the contents.

Ethical Guidelines

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration by any other publication.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Human and Animal Rights: Authors must provide evidence of ethical approval for studies involving human or animal subjects.

Submission Process

  • Online Submission: Manuscripts should be submitted through our online submission system.
  • Cover Letter: A cover letter must accompany the manuscript, stating the novelty and importance of the work.

Peer Review Process

  • Double-Blind Review: LABSREVIEW employs a double-masked peer review process. The identities of both the reviewers and the authors are concealed.

  • To facilitate this, please include the following separately:

    - Title page (with author details): This should include the title, author's names, affiliations, acknowledgments, and any Declaration of Interest statement, and a complete address for the corresponding author, including an e-mail address.
    - Anonymized manuscript (no author details): The main body of the paper (including the references, figures, tables, and acknowledgments) should not include any identifying information, such as the author's names or affiliations.

    - One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details: E-mail address and Full postal address

  • Decision: Typical review time is 3-6 months, after which the manuscript may be accepted, rejected, or returned for revision.

 

Articles

This section is for peer-reviewed articles

Copyright Notice

Copyright and Licensing

  • Copyright Transfer: Authors agree to transfer copyright to LABSREVIEW upon acceptance.

Contact Information

For queries regarding submission, please contact the editorial office at editorial@labsreview.org.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.