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We welcome contributions from researchers and scholars to our journal. To ensure the clarity, quality, and consistency of published articles, we provide the following writing instructions for authors. These guidelines are designed to help authors prepare and submit their manuscripts effectively.
Manuscript Preparation:
- Manuscripts should be written in English and prepared using standard word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word) in a clear and readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri) with 12-point font size.
- Use 1.5 or double-line spacing throughout the manuscript.
Manuscript Structure:
- Title: Provide a concise and informative title that reflects the content of the paper.
- Abstract: Include an abstract of no more than 250 words, summarizing the key objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.
- Keywords: Provide 3 to 5 relevant keywords or phrases that help index and categorize your paper.
- Introduction: Clearly state the research problem, objectives, and the significance of the study.
- Methodology: Describe the research design, data collection methods, and statistical or analytical techniques used.
- Results: Present your findings objectively, using tables, figures, and graphs as necessary.
- Discussion: Interpret the results, discuss their implications, and relate them to the research objectives.
- Conclusion: Summarize the main findings, discuss their broader implications, and suggest areas for future research.
- References: Follow a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) for citing sources, and list all references in alphabetical order.
Figures and Tables:
- Include figures and tables with clear and informative titles and captions.
- Ensure that figures and tables are cited in the text and appear in the correct order.
Citations and References:
- Cite all sources accurately and provide complete bibliographic details in the references section.
- Avoid self-citations that are not relevant to the context.
Ethical Considerations:
- Clearly state any potential conflicts of interest, funding sources, and ethical approvals or informed consent obtained for human or animal research.
- Avoid plagiarism and ensure proper attribution of previously published work.
Manuscript Submission:
- Follow the journal’s submission guidelines for preparing and formatting your manuscript.
- Submit your manuscript through our online submission system, following the submission instructions provided on our website.
Peer Review Process:
- Understand that all submissions are subject to peer review, and authors are expected to address reviewers’ comments and suggestions promptly and professionally.
Open Access:
- Familiarize yourself with our journal’s Open Access policy, which may include the availability of published articles to the public.
Authorship:
- Ensure that all co-authors meet the criteria for authorship, as per our Authorship Criteria policy.
Acknowledgment:
- Acknowledge individuals or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the authorship criteria in the acknowledgments section.