Reference Tools

Reference Tools for the Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)

The Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR) encourages authors to utilize comprehensive and accurate reference tools to enhance the quality of their scholarly writing. Proper referencing not only credits original ideas but also allows readers to consult the foundational material. Below is a guide to effective reference tools and practices recommended by Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR) :

  1. Reference Management Software:

    • EndNote: Allows users to organize references, images, and PDFs, and automatically build bibliographies.
    • Zotero: A free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.
    • Mendeley: Offers both a desktop version and a web-based version, useful for managing and sharing research papers, discovering research data, and collaborating online.
    • RefWorks: A web-based reference management system designed to help compile and manage bibliographies or reference lists.

  2. Citation Styles and Formatting Guidelines:

    • Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)  requires that all submissions adhere to the APA (American Psychological Association) citation style. This style is crucial for citing sources within the social sciences, including business and economics.
    • Detailed guidelines on APA style can be found in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, which covers in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.

  3. Online Citation Generators:

    • Cite This For Me: Provides tools for citing a variety of sources in APA, Harvard, MLA, and other formats.
    • BibMe: A free tool that automatically formats citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, and other styles.
    • EasyBib: Offers citation generation in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles for books, journals, and websites.

  4. Library Databases:

    • Utilizing academic databases such as JSTOR, PubMed, EBSCOhost, and others is recommended for accessing peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and conference papers that are credible and can be referenced in scholarly work.
    • Many libraries provide access to these databases and also offer training on how to use them effectively for research purposes.

  5. Guidance and Support:

    • Authors are encouraged to seek assistance from their institution's library staff, who are often equipped to provide support on referencing techniques and the use of reference management software.
    • Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)  also provides manuscript preparation support, where authors can request help related to referencing and ensuring adherence to APA style guidelines.

By employing these reference tools, authors can ensure the accuracy and credibility of their citations, thereby enhancing the scholarly integrity of their work published in the Lamadjdo Accounting Journal.