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Publication Info →File Format
- • Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
- • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
- • Line spacing: Double
- • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Page Setup
- • A4 paper size (8.27" × 11.69")
- • Page numbers: Bottom center
- • Header: Running title (max 50 characters)
- • Word count: 6,000-8,000 words
Language Requirements
- • English language only
- • American or British spelling (consistent)
- • Clear, concise academic writing
- • Third person preferred
Style Guidelines
- • Avoid jargon and abbreviations
- • Define technical terms
- • Use active voice when possible
- • Maintain formal academic tone
Required Sections (in order)
1. Title Page
- • Article title (max 15 words)
- • Author names and affiliations
- • Corresponding author details
- • ORCID IDs (if available)
2. Abstract
- • 150-250 words
- • Background, methods, results, conclusion
- • No references or abbreviations
- • Structured format preferred
3. Keywords
- • 4-6 keywords
- • Separated by semicolons
- • Use MeSH terms when applicable
- • Avoid words from title
4. Introduction
- • Background and rationale
- • Literature review
- • Research gap identification
- • Objectives and hypotheses
5. Methodology
- • Study design and setting
- • Participants/materials
- • Data collection procedures
- • Statistical analysis methods
6. Results
- • Present findings objectively
- • Use tables and figures
- • Statistical significance
- •No interpretation here
7. Discussion
- •Interpret results
- • Compare with existing literature
- • Limitations and implications
- • Future research directions
8. Conclusion
- • Summarize key findings
- • Practical implications
- •Avoid repetition
- •Clear and concise
APA Style (7th Edition)
In-Text Citations
- Single author: (Smith, 2023)
- Two authors: (Smith & Jones, 2023)
- Multiple authors: (Smith et al., 2023)
- Direct quote: (Smith, 2023, p. 15)
Reference Examples
Journal Article:
Smith, J. A. (2023). Research methodology in social sciences. Journal of Research, 15(2), 123-145.
Book:
Johnson, M. (2022). Advanced statistics for researchers. Academic Press.
Website:
World Health Organization. (2023). Global health statistics. https://www.who.int/statistics
Reference Guidelines
General Rules
- • Alphabetical order by first authors surname
- • Hanging indent for each reference
- • Include DOI or URL when available
- • Use italics for journal names and book titles
Best Practices
- • Cite recent sources (last 5-10 years)
- • Include primary sources where possible
- • Verify all citations are accurate
- • Use reference management tools
Common Mistakes
- • Incorrect punctuation and formatting
- • Missing publication details
- • Inconsistent citation style
- • Citing sources not referenced in text
Figure Requirements
General Specifications
- • High resolution (minimum 300 DPI)
- • Clear, readable text and labels
- • Professional appearance
- • Appropriate size for journal format
Chart Guidelines
- • Use clear, contrasting colors
- • Include error bars where appropriate
- • Label all axes with units
- • Provide legends for multiple data series
Table Guidelines
Structure
- • Clear column and row headers
- • Consistent formatting throughout
- • Appropriate number of decimal places
- • Use standard abbreviations
Formatting
- • Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2...)
- • Include descriptive titles
- • Use horizontal lines sparingly
- • Avoid vertical lines in table body
Figure Captions
Should be descriptive and placed below the figure. Include enough detail for readers to understand without referring to the text.
Table Titles
Should be concise but informative, placed above the table. Explain abbreviations and symbols in footnotes.
Before Submission
Required Documents
Manuscript Template
Standard format template with all required sections and formatting guidelines.
Copyright Form
Required copyright transfer agreement for accepted manuscripts.
Ethics Checklist
Comprehensive ethical guidelines and approval requirements checklist.
Cover Letter Template
Template for writing an effective cover letter for your submission.
Review Guidelines
Information about our peer review process and reviewer guidelines.
Style Guide
Comprehensive writing and formatting style guide for authors.
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