File Format: Submit manuscripts in DOC, DOCX, or RTF formats. Ensure that Microsoft Word documents are not locked or protected.
Structure: Organize the manuscript using the IMRAD format: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. This structure facilitates clarity and coherence in scientific writing.
Length: Limit the main text to 4,500 words, excluding abstract, references, and supplementary materials.
Font and Spacing: Use a standard font like Times New Roman, 12-point size, with double-spacing throughout the document.
Margins: Set one-inch margins on all sides.
Title Page
Title: Provide a concise and informative title.
Author Information: Include the full names of all authors, along with their affiliations and contact information for the corresponding author.
Abstract and Keywords
Abstract: Supply an abstract of up to 400 words summarizing the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.
Keywords: List 4-6 pertinent keywords to facilitate indexing and searchability.
Figures and Tables
Format: Ensure that figures and tables are clear, labeled, and referenced appropriately within the text.
Placement: Place each figure and table on a separate page at the end of the manuscript or submit them as separate files.
References
Citation Style: Adopt the American Psychological Association (APA) style for all references and citations.
Accuracy: Verify that all references are complete and correspond to citations in the text.
Ethical Considerations
Originality: Confirm that the submission is original and has not been previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Ethical Approval: For studies involving human or animal subjects, provide evidence of ethical approval from the relevant review board.
Supplementary Materials
Data and Materials: Submit any supplementary materials, such as datasets or appendices, in appropriate formats and clearly label them.
Submission Process
Cover Letter: Include a cover letter outlining the significance of the work and its relevance to the journal’s scope.
Submission Portal: Submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system.
Confirmation: Upon submission, authors will receive an acknowledgment with a unique manuscript ID for future correspondence.
Peer Review
Process: All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review to ensure impartiality and quality.
Timeline: Authors can expect an initial decision within approximately three months of submission.
Post-Acceptance
Proofs: Authors will receive proofs for review before publication. Prompt return of corrections is essential to avoid publication delays.
Open Access: Information regarding open access options and associated fees will be provided upon acceptance.
