Information For Authors

General

Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word Office 2003 or above and typed in 1.5-line spacing on A4-sized sheets. Pages must be numbered consecutively on one side, with a 2.5 cm margin on all sides. The manuscript should use Times New Roman font, size 12, with section titles in bold capital letters, also in size 12. Subtitles within each section should be in bold lowercase letters, also in size 12. In addition, Illustrations (Figures and Tables) should be inserted in appropriate places within the article. Standard international units must be used throughout the text. The text should not include any decorative borders, included on the title page. 

Title Page

The title on the first page should be concise yet informative, accurately reflecting the content.

Authors and Co-Authors Details and Affiliations

 Each author must provide their full name, including forenames and surnames. The corresponding author should be marked with an asterisk (*). Additionally, the corresponding author must provide their telephone number and email address. If any co-authors are affiliated with different organizations, their addresses should also be included and indicated with numbers after their names. A maximum of 10 authors is allowed.

Abstract Guidelines

Please include an abstract on a separate page, consisting of 150–250 words. The abstract should be concise and factual, providing a comprehensive summary. It should clearly introduce the topic, outline the scope of the experiments conducted, highlight significant data, and summarize major findings and conclusions. Since the abstract may be read independently of the article, it should be self-explanatory and use standard nomenclature. Avoid using abbreviations and references. Note that graphical abstracts are not permitted.

Keywords:

Include 4-6 keywords that accurately reflect the manuscript's content, aiding in indexing and searchability.

1.0 Introduction

The introduction provides readers with orientation, offering the perspective necessary to understand the detailed information presented in subsequent sections. It should include a review of current literature, highlight the novelty of the work, and discuss its objectives and significance.

2.0 Materials and Methods

The section should provide sufficient detail to replicate the experiments. Describe all procedures comprehensively, citing previously published methods and briefly noting any significant modifications. Capitalize trade names and include the manufacturer's name and address. Use subheadings to organize the content. Commonly used methods may be referenced without a detailed description.

3.0 Results

Present the results clearly and concisely, emphasizing their significance. Preferably, use graphs and tables that are self-explanatory.

4.0 Discussion

Include a critical review of the results in relation to relevant literature. Results and Discussion may be integrated.

5.0 Conclusions

Clearly state the main findings of the research and provide a clear explanation of their significance and relevance. Summary illustrations can be included if necessary.

Acknowledgements

Place acknowledgements in a separate section following the conclusion.

Funding Information

If the study received external funding, it should be disclosed under a separate header titled "Funding," following the acknowledgements. If no external funding was received, authors should use the following sentence:

"This study did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors."

Conflicts of interest

Authors are required to declare conflicts of interest following 'Funding Information'. If there are no conflicts of interest, authors should use the following sentence:

"The authors confirm that they have no competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have influenced the work reported in this paper."

References Style

Authors are accountable for the accuracy of bibliographic details. The list must be arranged alphabetically (A→Z) and numbered. Include the references on separate pages with 1.5 line spacing at the end of the text. 

Ensure the style and punctuation of references adhere to the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.  This citation style is widely used in the social sciences, psychology, education, and other fields. APA Style provides guidelines for formatting papers, citing sources in the text, and creating a reference list. The style is designed to promote clarity and consistency in scholarly writing.

Follow the examples below:

1st author last name, 1st author first name initial. 1st author middle name initial. 2nd author last name, 2nd author first name initial. 2nd author middle name initial. (Year). Article title: subtitle. Journal name, volume (issue), page range.

Nuti, S. V., Wayda, B., Ranasinghe, I., Wang, S., Dreyer, R. P., Chen, S. I., & Murugiah, K. (2014). The use of google trends in health care research: a systematic review. PloS one, 9(10), e109583.

Alsharari, N. M. (2019). Management accounting and organizational change: alternative perspectives. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 27(4), 1124-1147.

• Book with one author:

Author, A. A. (2005). Title of work. Publisher.

• Book with two authors:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (2005). Title of work. Publisher.

• Book with more than two authors:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2005). Title of work. Publisher.

• A publication in the press:

Junho, S. (in press). Roadmap for e-commerce standardization in Korea. International Journal of IT Standards and Standardization Research.

• A publication in a language other than English:

Han, Y., Gao, X., & Xia, J. (2019). Problematizing recent developments in non-English foreign language education in Chinese universities. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 40(7), 562-575.

• Edited book:

Săftoiu, R. (2019). The Dialogic Turn in Language Study: A review of The Routledge Handbook of Language and Dialogue (edited by Edda Weigand 2017) and From Pragmatics to Dialogue (edited by Edda Weigand and Istvan Kecskes 2018). Language and Dialogue, 9(3), 471-483.

• Chapter in an edited book:

Jaques, P. A., & Viccari, R. M. (2006). Considering students’ emotions in computer-mediated learning environments. In Z. Ma (Ed.), Web-based intelligent e-learning systems: Technologies and applications (pp. 122-138). Information Science Publishing.

• Published proceedings:

Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1991). A motivational approach to self: Integration in personality. In Proceedings of Nebraska Symposium on Motivation (vol. 38, pp. 237-288). University of Nebraska Press.

• Unpublished doctoral dissertation or master’s thesis:

Wilfley, D. (1989). Interpersonal analyses of bulimia: Normal-weight and obese [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States.

• A presented paper:

Lanktree, C., & Briere, J. (1991, January). Early data on the trauma symptom checklist for children (TSC-C) [Paper presentation]. The meeting of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, San Diego, CA, United States.