Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines
1 Aims and Scope Compliance
Authors must ensure that their submission aligns with the journal's stated aims and scope. Manuscripts must demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, analytical depth, and clear scholarly contribution. Submissions that fall outside the scope or lack academic merit may be rejected during initial editorial screening.
2 Types of Manuscripts
The journal accepts:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
All submissions must provide substantial academic value.
3 Submission Declaration
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:
- The work is original and not previously published.
- The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
- All co-authors have approved the submission.
- The research findings are accurate and have not been fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.
- Any conflicts of interest are disclosed.
4 Manuscript Preparation
Language
Manuscripts must be written in clear, professional English. Authors are responsible for language quality prior to submission.
Structure of the Manuscript
A standard research article should include:
- Title
- Author names and affiliations
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Keywords (3–6 keywords)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment (if applicable)
- Funding Statement
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- Data Availability Statement
- References
5 Research Integrity and Ethics
The journal adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics.
Authors must ensure:
- Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources;
- Originality of submitted work and absence of plagiarism;
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest;
- Transparency in research methods and data reporting;
- Ethical approval for research involving human or animal subjects, where applicable.
All submissions are screened for similarity prior to peer review.
Detailed ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors are outlined in the journal's Publication Ethics policy. Authors are required to review and comply with that policy prior to submission.
6 Data Transparency and Reproducibility
Authors are encouraged to:
- Provide sufficient methodological detail for reproducibility;
- Share datasets, software, or code where feasible;
- Include a Data Availability Statement describing how supporting data can be accessed.
Where data sharing is restricted, authors must provide a clear justification.
7 Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
Authors must disclose the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including generative AI (e.g., large language models, image generators, automated writing assistants), in the preparation of their manuscript.
The following principles apply:
- AI tools may be used for language editing, grammar correction, or technical formatting assistance.
- AI tools must not be listed as authors.
- Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript content.
- AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, generate falsified results, or manipulate research findings.
If AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, authors must include a statement such as: "The authors used [name of AI tool] for [specific purpose, e.g., language editing/technical formatting]. The authors take full responsibility for the content of this publication."
Failure to disclose AI use when relevant may constitute a breach of publication ethics.
8 Citation and Reference Standards
References must:
- Be relevant and up to date;
- Reflect engagement with international scholarly literature;
- Include DOIs where available;
- Follow the journal's prescribed citation style consistently.
Citation manipulation and excessive self-citation are strictly prohibited.
9 Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process in accordance with the journal's editorial policy.
The journal applies a double-blind peer review system, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.
Detailed information regarding review procedures, editorial decisions, timelines, and ethical standards is available in the journal's Peer Review Process policy under the Policies section.
10 Article Processing Charges (APC)
Comprehensive details on Article Processing Charges (APC), including fee structure, payment procedures, waivers, and refund provisions, are provided in the Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy available in the Submission and Policies sections of the journal website.
11 Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work. Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons license specified in the journal's Copyright Notice.
12 Post-Acceptance Process
After acceptance:
- The manuscript undergoes copyediting and typesetting;
- Authors receive page proofs for final review;
- Only minor corrections are permitted at proof stage.
13 Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written justification to the Editor-in-Chief. Appeals are reviewed independently and objectively.