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Author Guidelines
Guiding You Through a Clear & Ethical Publication Process
Our Author Guidelines are designed to support researchers at every stage of manuscript preparation and submission. By following these standards, authors help ensure a smooth peer-review process, ethical compliance, and high-quality scholarly publication.
Submission Process Overview
Prepare Your Manuscript
– Follow formatting guidelines below
– Ensure originality and ethical compliance
– Prepare all required documents
Online Submission
– Create an account or log in
– Select appropriate journal
– Upload manuscript and supplementary files
Peer Review
– Initial editorial assessment (3-5 days)
– Double-blind peer review (2-4 weeks)
– Revision requests if applicable
Decision
– Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject
– Average decision time: 4-6 weeks
Publication
– Final formatting and proofreading
– DOI assignment
– Online publication
General Requirements
Language
English (British or American consistently)
File Format
Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
Font
Times New Roman, 12pt
Word Limit
3,000-8,000 words (journal-specific limits apply)
Spacing
Double-spaced
Margins
1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Page Numbers
Bottom center
Originality & Plagiarism:
Manuscripts must be original, unpublished
Manuscript Structure
Title Page (Separate File)
– Concise, informative title (max 20 words)
– Full author names and affiliations
– Corresponding author’s email
– ORCID IDs (recommended)
Abstract
– 150-300 words
– Structured format: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion
– No references or abbreviations
Keywords
– 4-6 relevant keywords
– Separated by semicolons
– Avoid words from title
Introduction
– Background and context
– Research gap identification
– Objectives and significance
Literature Review (if applicable)
– Critical analysis of existing research
– Theoretical framework
Methodology
– Research design
– Data collection methods
– Analysis procedures
– Ethical considerations
Results/Findings
– Clear presentation of data
– Tables and figures referenced
Discussion
– Interpretation of results
– Comparison with existing literature
– Implications and limitations
Conclusion
– Summary of key findings
– Recommendations
– Future research directions
References
– APA 7th Edition format
– DOI included where available
– Minimum 20 recent references
Figures and Tables
Tables
– Numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2)
– Brief descriptive title above
– Placed after first mention in text
– Submitted as editable format
Figures
– Minimum 300 DPI resolution
– Formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF
– Numbered consecutively
– Caption below figure
– Color figures accepted
Reference Format (APA 7th Edition)
Journal Article
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. *Journal Name, Volume*(Issue), Page–Page. https://doi.org/xxxxx
Book
Author, A. A. (Year). *Title of book* (Edition). Publisher.
Chapter
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), *Title of book* (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
Website
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL
Sustainability
Submission Checklist
Ensure your manuscript meets all submission requirements before upload
- Cover letter addressed to Editor-in-Chief
- Title page with author details (separate file)
- Blinded manuscript (no author information)
- Abstract and keywords included
- References in APA 7th format
- Tables and figures properly formatted
- Supplementary materials (if any)
- Conflict of interest declaration
- Ethical approval documentation (if applicable)
- Plagiarism report (under 15% similarity)
Ethical Requirements
Originality
– Manuscript must be original work
– Not under consideration elsewhere
– No prior publication (partial or full)
Plagiarism Policy
– Maximum 15% similarity index
– Proper citations for all sources
– Plagiarism detected = immediate rejection
Authorship
– All authors made significant contributions
– Ghost authorship not permitted
– Author order agreed before submission
Conflicts of Interest
– All conflicts must be declared
– Funding sources acknowledged
– Commercial relationships disclosed
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