GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

1. Manuscript Submission

• Submit manuscripts in MS Word format only.
• Formatting: Double-spacing, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman, size 12.
• Heading hierarchy:
  • Title – 14 pt, bold, centered
  • Level 1 – 12 pt, bold, left-aligned
  • Level 2 – 12 pt, bold, left-aligned
  • Level 3 – 12 pt, italicized, left-aligned
• Include a cover page with author details (Name, Designation, Affiliation, Email, ORCID ID).
• Begin the manuscript from Page 2 with the Title, Abstract, Keywords, and Main Text.
• Recommended word count: 6,000–8,000 words, including references.

2. Abstract

Please follow a structured format:

• Purpose: Main objective of the study
• Design/Methodology/Approach: Description of methodology used
• Findings: Summary of key results
• Practical Implications: Application and relevance to practice
• Originality/Value: Novel contribution of the research

The abstract should be no more than 250 words and include at least three relevant keywords.

3. Tables and Figures

• Number tables and figures sequentially.
• Place table/figure titles above; source information below.
• Use high-resolution grayscale images or charts.
• Ensure necessary copyright permissions for reproduced material.

4. Referencing

Use APA 7th edition referencing style and include DOIs where available.

5. Ethical Disclosures

• Author Contributions
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• Funding Acknowledgements
• Ethical Approval Statement (if applicable)

6. Submission Process

• To submit a manuscript, please click here: Submit
• Review process typically takes 6–8 weeks. Refer to the Peer Review Policy for details.
• Authors will be notified regarding acceptance or rejection via email.