Submission Guidelines

Authors are required to adhere to the following guidelines for submitting the manuscripts. Non-compliance with these guidelines may result in delays in the review and publication process. 

 

A. MANUSCRIPT FORMAT: 

• Document Format: All submissions should be in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. 

• Font and Size: Use Times New Roman, size 12, for the entire manuscript; font size 14 for the Title. 

• Line Spacing: Maintain a 1.5 line spacing throughout the document. 

• Maximum Word Limit: 1500-3000 words. 

 

B. MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE: 

Sections: Manuscripts should include the following sections where applicable: Abstract, Keywords (Maximum: 5 words), Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References and Declaration of competing interest. 

 

C. CITATION STYLE: 

References: In accordance with either APA 7th edition or MLA 9th edition citation style. Ensure consistency in citation style throughout the manuscript. 

 

D. FIGURES AND TABLES: 

Figures and Tables: If included, figures and tables should have proper captions and citations within the text. Ensure that the resolution of any images or pictures is a minimum of 300 DPI (dots per inch). 

 

GENERAL FORMATTING: 

• File Naming: Please use a clear and concise file name that reflects the manuscript's title. 

• Indentation: Use a consistent first-line indentation for paragraphs, typically half an inch. 

• Headings: Use a consistent and clear heading format (bold) to differentiate sections and subsections.