Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation

1. General Format

• Language: English (US or UK, but consistent throughout)
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 point
• Line Spacing: Double-spaced throughout
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
• Page Numbers: Centered at the bottom of each page

2. Title Page

• Manuscript title (concise, descriptive, max 20 words)
• Full names of all authors
• Institutional affiliations
• Corresponding author's email and phone
• ORCID iDs (recommended)

3. Abstract

• Length: 200-300 words
• Structure: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions
• No citations or abbreviations
• Keywords: 3-6 keywords below the abstract

4. Main Text Structure

• Introduction: Background, research gap, objectives
• Literature Review: Critical analysis of existing research (optional separate section)
• Methodology: Research design, data collection, analysis methods
• Results: Findings presented clearly with tables/figures
• Discussion: Interpretation, implications, limitations
• Conclusion: Summary, contributions, future directions

Citations and References

Accepted Citation Styles

We accept three major citation styles. Choose one and use it consistently:

• APA 7th Edition (Recommended for Social Sciences, Business, Health)
• MLA 9th Edition (Humanities, Literature)
• Chicago 17th Edition (History, Arts)

In-Text Citations

APA Example: (Smith, 2020) or Smith (2020) found that...

Multiple authors: (Smith & Jones, 2020) or (Smith et al., 2020) for 3+ authors

Reference List

Include all cited works in alphabetical order. Ensure accuracy and completeness.

Tables and Figures

• Number consecutively in order of appearance
• Provide clear, descriptive captions
• Tables: Use simple format, editable in Word
• Figures: High resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
• Reference all tables/figures in the text
• Obtain permission for copyrighted materials

Ethical Considerations

Authorship

• All listed authors must have made substantial contributions
• All contributors should be acknowledged appropriately
• Declare any conflicts of interest

Plagiarism

• All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software
• Similarity index should be below 20%
• Proper attribution required for all sources

Data and Research Ethics

• Obtain necessary ethics approvals for human/animal studies
• Include ethics approval numbers in methodology
• Ensure informed consent was obtained
• Follow data protection regulations

Submission Checklist

Before submitting, ensure you have:

• Completed manuscript with all required sections
• Title page with author information
• Abstract (200-300 words) with keywords
• Properly formatted references
• High-quality figures and tables
• Cover letter explaining significance
• Conflict of interest statement
• Ethics approval documentation (if applicable)
• Permission for copyrighted materials (if applicable)
• Checked for spelling and grammar
• Run plagiarism check

After Submission

Timeline

• Initial screening: 1-2 weeks
• Peer review: 4-6 weeks
• Author revision: 2-4 weeks
• Final decision: 1 week
• Publication: 2-4 weeks after acceptance

Communication

You will receive email updates at each stage. Please respond promptly to editorial communications.