Submissions

Author Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts are required to be submitted through the online submission system. Authors who use the system for the first time must register in advance in order to obtain an account and password. Each author is expected to meet the required standards and stipulations when preparing their manuscript. Submitted manuscripts will first be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and then forwarded to double-blind reviewers.
Before submitting the complete manuscript, please ensure that all personal information (author’s name, institution, email address) has been excluded from the manuscript file.

A. Research Article

A research article is based on original and empirical research employing a reliable academic methodology. Articles using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods are welcome.
A research article should contain the following sections:

• Title: The title should not exceed 20 words.

• Abstract: An abstract should be around 100–250 words. It must present a brief summary of the research question, the methodology employed, the key results and discussion, and the main conclusions.

• Introduction: A concise introduction should include a brief review of the existing literature on the topic and explain the rationale and significance of the study within the current academic discourse.

• Literature Review (Optional): This section may provide a theoretical background or conceptual framework if needed.

• Research Methods: This section outlines the research methodology, including data collection techniques and analytical approaches (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed).

• Results & Discussion: The results section presents findings supported by tables, charts, or graphs. The discussion section interprets these findings, links them to existing studies, and explores their implications for future research.

• Conclusion: The author should briefly restate the findings to answer the research question and discuss the implications of the results.

• References: A list of all academic articles, books, and other primary sources used in the paper.

B. Review Article

A review article is built upon previously published studies. It aims to synthesize, critique, or reinterpret existing literature, provide new perspectives, and identify strengths and weaknesses in existing theories.
A review article should include the following sections:

• Title: The title should not exceed 20 words.

• Abstract: An abstract should be around 100–250 words. It should summarize the review’s focus or argument, the main body of literature reviewed, and the key conclusions.

• Introduction: This section should clearly define the topic under review, state the purpose of the review, and outline the structure of the paper to help readers follow the discussion.

• Literature Review and Discussion: As the main section, this part provides theoretical debates, critical analysis, and discussions of the reviewed topic.

• Conclusion: The conclusion should restate the rationale for the review, summarize the main insights, and highlight implications or directions for future research.

• References: A list of all academic sources, books, and other materials cited in the article.

References

References should be cited in the text using the author-date format (name and year within parentheses) and listed alphabetically at the end of the paper.

• When citing more than one work by the same author published in the same year, identify each as follows: (Collins, 1998a), (Collins, 1998b).

• When citing a source with three or more authors, use (Collins et al., 1998) in the text.
  All references must be complete and accurate, following the APA Style (6th edition).

Formatting and Ethical Standards

• Page numbering: Pages should be numbered at the bottom right, without headers or footers.

• Originality: Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and must avoid plagiarism at all times.

• Non-compliance: Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in manuscript rejection.