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Author Guidelines

Use these guidelines to prepare a complete, policy-compliant manuscript and move smoothly through submission, review, and production.

Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process.

  • Manuscripts should be written in English and must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Recommended length: 4,000–8,000 words for research articles; 2,000–4,000 words for case studies.
  • Use double-spaced 12pt Times New Roman or a similar serif font.
  • Include a structured abstract of 150–250 words with: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
  • Provide 4–8 keywords relevant to the subject matter.

File Formats

  • Submit your manuscript as a Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF file.
  • Figures should be submitted as separate high-resolution (≥300 DPI) TIFF or PNG files.
  • Tables should be embedded in the manuscript file.

Citations & References

We follow APA 7th edition style. All cited works must appear in the reference list; all references must be cited in the text.

Author Information

All authors must be listed with their full name, institutional affiliation, and ORCID iD (where available). The corresponding author’s email address is required.

Submission Process

  1. Create an account on our platform.
  2. Navigate to Submit Manuscript.
  3. Follow the five-step submission wizard.
  4. After submission, you will receive a confirmation email with your manuscript ID.

Peer Review

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review. Authors typically receive a decision within 4–6 weeks of submission.

Before You Submit

  • Confirm that all authors approve the final version and agree on authorship order.
  • Check that ethics approvals, consent statements, trial registrations, and funding disclosures are included where relevant.
  • Prepare figure permissions and acknowledgements for any third-party content.
  • Ensure the manuscript fits the aims and scope of the target journal.

Editorial Quality Checks

Before peer review, submissions may be screened for scope fit, file completeness, reference quality, originality concerns, reporting quality, and compliance with journal instructions.

Revision Best Practices

  • Respond to each reviewer comment clearly and respectfully.
  • Highlight manuscript changes or provide a tracked-change version where requested.
  • Explain any recommendation you do not adopt, with evidence or scholarly justification.
  • Resubmit all revised files, supplementary materials, and metadata together.