Author Guidelines Research Articles

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts to this journal throughout the year. All submissions will be initially reviewed by the editorial team to assess their alignment with the journal’s aim, scope, etc. Manuscripts deemed suitable will proceed to double-blind peer review for further evaluation before a final decision on acceptance or rejection is made (click here to check peer review process).

 

Before submitting, authors are required to carefully follow these mandatory sections:

1. General Guidelines (Language Requirements, Submission Format, Word Count Guidelines, Formatting Specifications (Font, Spacing, Margins, etc.), Referencing Style, Ethical Considerations & Plagiarism Policy, Tables, Figures & Supplementary Files, Proofreading & Language Support Services)


2. Authorship Limits & Contribution Guidelines (click here to read).

 

3. Structure of the Paper

Title Page: The title page should be structured as follows:

  • The title of the paper (bold in the center). In the title, capitalize only the first letter of each word.
  • Author name(s), department, institutional affiliation, city/country, and e-mail address(es).
  • The title, including subtitle, if any, should preferably be 12 words or less.

 

Page after the Title Page (Abstract Page):

  • The page after the title page should contain:
  • Title of the paper (without the name of the author or any other information). To conceal the identity of the author(s), the manuscript to be sent to reviewers will begin on this page.
  • The abstract should not surpass 150 words (+/- 10%).
  • Keywords: Please consider using sufficient keywords (minimum three and maximum seven) to get citations.
  • To enhance clarity, coherence, and academic value, follow a structured format when writing the abstract.
  1. Start by introducing the broader context or problem area in 1–2 sentences.
  2. Clearly state the research aim in 1–2 sentences.
  3. Summarize the methodology in 1–3 sentences, including the research design, sample size, and data collection methods.
  4. Present the key findings in 2–3 sentences, highlighting major themes, trends, or insights.
  5. If a theoretical or interpretive framework was used, briefly mention it and how it helped interpret the results.
  6. Conclude with 2–3 sentences explaining the significance and implications of the research findings.
  7. Ensure the abstract complies with the word limit (150 +/-) and maintains a formal, scholarly tone.
  8. An abstract is always written as one single, concise paragraph.

 

Rest of the Manuscript:

  • The paper should preferably start with a section entitled “Introduction” and end with a section entitled “Summary or Conclusions.”
  • Any appropriate number of sections may be used in between.
  • Before the references, add the authors’ contribution if there are two or more authors.
  • The last section should be followed on a separate page by "References.”

 

4. Tables and Figures

Tables: Number tables consecutively and ensure each table has a brief descriptive caption.

Figures: High-resolution images are preferred. Label each figure and provide a concise caption.

 

5. Style of References:

  • The author is responsible for ensuring that the references are correct and that all references are quoted in the text and listed in the References section at the end of the article.
  • The journal uses APA (American Psychological Association) style for references/bibliography.
  • The references should be ordered alphabetically.

 

General Structure of Manuscript

Title: Concise and informative. Titles are often used in information retrieval systems.

Abstract: Maximum of 150 words, summarizing the research's main aim, methods, results, and conclusions.

Keywords: Provide 3+ keywords to aid in indexing and search.

Introduction: Outline the objectives of the work and provide context for the research.

Literature Review (if applicable)

Methods: Provide sufficient detail to allow the work to be reproduced.

Results: Clear and concise presentation of research findings.

Discussion: Explore the significance of the results, not repeating them. Merge with the Results section where appropriate.

Conclusions: Briefly summarize the study's main insights and implications.

Authors' Contribution

Acknowledgments (if): List contributions from non-authors and any funding sources.

References: Use the APA (American Psychological Association) style for citations and references.

Appendixes

 

Submission Process

  • Authors submit their manuscripts via the journal's online submission system or email.
  • During submission, authors must provide metadata separately, ensuring that the main manuscript remains devoid of any identifying information.
  • Manuscripts are then assigned a unique identification number to track the process without revealing the author's identity.

 

Ethical Guidelines

Ensure all research involving human participants has received appropriate approval and ethical considerations have been followed.