Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines – Quick Reference

Manuscript Preparation

• Length: Research articles 6,000–8,000 words
• Format: Word document (.docx), double-spaced
• Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References
• Abstract: 200–250 words, structured
• Keywords: 5–8 relevant terms

Required Files for Submission

1. Title Page: With author details, affiliations, contact information
2. Main Manuscript: Anonymous, without author information
3. Figures/Tables: High quality, separate files if needed
4. Cover Letter: Optional but recommended
5. Supplementary Materials: If applicable

Reference Style
APA 7th edition format. Ensure all references are complete and accurate.

Submission Checklist

□ Manuscript follows structure guidelines
□ Abstract and keywords provided
□ References in APA format
□ Figures/tables properly formatted
□ No author information in main manuscript
□ Ethics approval declared if applicable
□ No plagiarism (will be checked)
□ All co-authors have approved submission

Review Timeline
• Initial decision: 2–3 weeks
• Peer review: 4–6 weeks
• Revision period: 2–4 weeks
• Final acceptance to publication: 2–3 weeks

Important Notes
• No submission or publication fees
• Open access under CC BY 4.0 license
• Double-blind peer review process
• Corresponding author handles communications

Submit manuscripts through our online system only. Contact the editorial office for any submission questions.