Author Guidelines

1. General Information

Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished manuscripts that are not under review elsewhere. The manuscript must be relevant to the journal's Focus and Scope and written in English using academic language.

2. Submission Format

  • Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

  • Use A4 page size, 1.15 line spacing, and 12-point Times New Roman font.

  • Margins: Top, Bottom, Left, and Right: 2.5 cm each.

  • The maximum length is 7,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should follow the structure below:

Title Page

  • Title (concise, informative, max 16 words)

  • Full name(s) of the author(s)

  • Affiliation(s) and email address(es)

  • Corresponding author marked with an asterisk (*)

Abstract

  • Maximum 250 words

  • Clearly state the purpose, methodology, findings, and implications

  • Include 3–5 keywords

Main Text

Typical sections:

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review (optional as a separate section)

  • Methodology

  • Results and Discussion

  • Conclusion and Implications

References

  • Use APA Style (7th Edition)

  • At least 80% of references must be from scholarly journal articles, preferably published in the last 10 years

  • Include DOI for journal articles whenever possible

Tables and Figures

  • Numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1)

  • Must be referred to in the text

  • Provide clear captions and sources (if applicable)

4. Originality and Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism. All submissions will be checked using plagiarism detection software.

  • Similarity index should not exceed 20%.

5. Submission Process

  • All manuscripts must be submitted via the journal's online submission system [insert URL or platform if applicable]

  • Authors must register or log in to submit their manuscript and track its progress.

6. Peer Review Process

  • Manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.

  • The editorial team reserves the right to edit the manuscript for clarity, grammar, and format.

7. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.

  • All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).