Author Guidelines for Online Journal Publication

1. General Instructions

• Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English.
• Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished work and not under consideration elsewhere.
• File Format: Submit in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
• Length: 4,000–7,000 words.

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts must be arranged in the following order:

Title Page

• Title (16pt, Bold, Title Case, Centered)
• Subtitle (if any, Italic, 14pt)
• Author Names (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name)
• Affiliation(s): Department, Institution, City, Country
• ORCID ID (optional but encouraged)
• Corresponding Author’s Email

Abstract

• 150–250 words
• State research purpose, methodology, key findings, and significance.
• Avoid citations.

Keywords

4–6 keywords, listed alphabetically, separated by commas.

Main Text

Use the following IMRaD (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and, Discussion) structure:

• Introduction: Context, research gap, and objectives.
• Literature Review (if separate).
• Methodology: Design, participants, instruments, procedures, analysis.
• Results: Findings supported by tables/figures.
• Discussion: Interpretation, comparison with past research, implications.
• Conclusion & Recommendations: Summary and practical/academic relevance.
• Acknowledgments (optional) — mention contributors, funding agencies, or institutions.

References

• APA 7th edition style (preferred).
• Ensure all in-text citations appear in the reference list.

3. Formatting Requirements

• Page Setup: A4, single column, 1-inch margins all around.
• Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, justified.
• Line Spacing: 1.5 throughout (including references).
• Paragraphs: Indent first line by 0.5”.

Headings

• Level 1: Bold, 14pt
• Level 2: Bold Italic, 12pt
• Level 3: Italic, 12pt

Tables & Figures

• Number sequentially (Table 1, Table 2; Figure 1, Figure 2).
• Titles above tables, captions below figures.
• Centered, with source noted if applicable.

4. Submission Process

• Manuscripts should be uploaded via the online journal portal.
• Each submission will receive a unique Paper ID for tracking.
• Peer Review: All articles undergo double-blind peer review.
• Decision Timeline: Initial editorial screening (1 week), peer review (4–6 weeks).

5. Ethical Considerations

• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited (similarity index should not exceed 15%).
• Authors must disclose conflicts of interest.
• For studies involving human participants, ethical approval details must be stated.

6. Additional Notes

• Supplementary Materials (data sets, appendices) may be included.
• Authors are encouraged to provide short bios (100 words) for the journal website.
• After acceptance, authors must submit a revised version if requested.

7. Template Preview (Sample Layout)