Guide for Authors

Guide for Authors

Welcome to the official submission guide for our journal. To ensure a professional and efficient peer-review process, all authors are required to format their manuscripts according to the following standards.

Please use the template 

1. General Submission Guidelines

  • File Format: All manuscripts must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents (.docx).

  • Originality: Submissions must represent original research not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.

  • Language: The journal accepts manuscripts written in high-quality academic English.

 

2. Formatting and Typography

To maintain a consistent visual identity across all published papers, please apply the following settings:

  • Font Type: Times New Roman (Standard for all sections).

  • Manuscript Title: 16 pt, Bold, Centered, Title Case.

  • Author Names: 14 pt, Bold, Centered.

  • Affiliations & Emails: 10 pt, Regular, Centered.

  • Main Headings: 12 pt, Bold, Left-aligned (e.g., 1. Introduction).

  • Body Text: 12 pt, Regular, Fully Justified.

  • Line Spacing: 1.15 or Single spacing.

  • Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) on all sides.

 

3. Manuscript Structure

Authors should organize their papers into the following clearly defined sections:

3.1. Front Matter

  • Title Page: Must include the full title, all author names, institutional affiliations, and the email of the Corresponding Author.

  • Abstract: A single, concise paragraph (200–250 words) summarizing the problem, methodology, key findings, and implications.

  • Keywords: 4 to 6 specific terms for indexing purposes.

3.2. Core Content

  1. Introduction: Background, research problem, and study objectives.

  2. Literature Review: Theoretical framework and analysis of related prior work.

  3. Methodology: Detailed description of research design, sample, and data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, AMOS, SmartPLS).

  4. Results and Discussion: Empirical findings supported by data and compared with existing literature.

  5. Conclusion and Recommendations: Final synthesis and practical/theoretical suggestions.

 

4. Tables and Figures

  • Placement: Tables and Figures should be embedded in the text near their first mention.

  • Captions:

    • Tables: Title placed above the table (e.g., Table 1: Descriptive Statistics).

    • Figures: Title placed below the figure (e.g., Figure 1: Research Model).

  • Source: Always cite the source (e.g., Source: Prepared by the authors based on SPSS results) below the object.

 

5. Plagiarism Policy

The journal upholds the highest standards of academic integrity.

  • Screening: All submitted manuscripts are strictly screened using Turnitin software.

  • Acceptance Threshold: The maximum allowable similarity index is 20%. Manuscripts exceeding this limit or showing significant verbatim copying from a single source will be rejected immediately.

  • Ethics: Self-plagiarism and redundant publication are strictly prohibited.

 

6. References (APA Style)

The journal strictly adheres to the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition style.

  • In-text Citations: (Author, Year) format.

  • Reference List: Alphabetical order at the end of the document. Ensure every in-text citation has a corresponding entry in the list.

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