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AUTHOR GUIDELINES

1. Title and Author Information

Title

  • The title must be written in English using Cambria font, size 16, bold.
  • Maximum 16 words (recommended: 8–16 words).
  • A good title should be:
    • Concise, informative, and specific.
    • Clearly reflecting the main variables or focus of the study.
    • Including context (e.g., location, sample, or sector) if relevant.
  • Avoid:
    • Phrases such as “A Study of” or “A Study on”.
    • Abbreviations and unnecessary jargon.

Author(s)

  • Full names without abbreviations (Cambria, size 10, bold).
  • Affiliation (Cambria, size 8, normal):
    • Faculty/Department
    • University/Institution
  • Email (Cambria, size 8, italic or normal):

2. Article Information Section

Abstract

  • Must be written in English as a single paragraph (150–250 words).
  • Font: Cambria, size 10.
  • Structure:
    1. Background and research significance
    2. Research objective
    3. Methodology (design, sample, analytical techniques)
    4. Key findings
    5. Contributions and implications
  • Use:
    • Past tense for methods and findings
    • Present tense for general statements and implications
  • Avoid:
    • Citations
    • Undefined acronyms
    • Excessive technical jargon

Keywords

  • 3–5 keywords or phrases
  • Avoid repeating words already used in the title

Article History

  • Received: xx Month 202x
  • Revised: xx Month 202x
  • Accepted: xx Month 202x

3. Introduction (600–900 words | 15–20%)

Font: Cambria, size 11

The Introduction should:

  • Present the global and local context of the research problem.
  • Critically review prior studies to identify research gaps.
  • Clearly define the research problem.
  • Explicitly state the research objectives or research questions.
  • Explain the theoretical and practical contributions of the study.

Requirements:

  • At least 80% of references must be from peer-reviewed journal articles.
  • Most references should be published within the last five years.

4. Literature Review (900–1200 words | 20–25%)

4.1 Conceptual and Theoretical Foundations

  • Present key theories relevant to the study.
  • Explain relationships among variables or concepts.
  • Support theoretical arguments with recent empirical studies.

4.2 Review of Empirical Studies

  • Critically synthesize previous studies.
  • Identify patterns, inconsistencies, and limitations.
  • Focus on recent publications from reputable journals.

4.3 Identification of the Research Gap

  • Clearly articulate the gap based on prior literature.
  • The gap may relate to:
    • Context
    • Methodology
    • Theory
    • Empirical evidence

4.4 Conceptual Framework

  • Present relationships among variables.
  • Include a diagram (Figure).

4.5 Hypotheses or Research Propositions

  • Quantitative studies: hypotheses
  • Qualitative studies: propositions
  • Must be:
    • Theoretically grounded
    • Empirically testable

5. Research Methods (±900 words | 15%)

5.1 Research Design

  • Specify whether the study is quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.
  • Justify the chosen design.

5.2 Research Context and Setting

  • Describe the location, sector, or organization.
  • Explain its relevance.

5.3 Population and Sample / Participants

  • Define the population.
  • Explain sampling technique and sample size.
  • Provide inclusion criteria.

5.4 Data Sources and Data Collection

  • Specify primary or secondary data.
  • Describe instruments (survey, interview, documents, etc.).

5.5 Measurement of Variables

  • Define variables operationally.
  • Describe indicators and measurement scales.

5.6 Data Analysis Techniques

  • Explain analytical methods:
    • Regression
    • SEM / PLS
    • Thematic analysis
  • Mention software if applicable.

5.7 Validity, Reliability, and Trustworthiness

  • Quantitative:
    • Validity and reliability tests (e.g., Cronbach’s Alpha)
  • Qualitative:
    • Credibility, dependability, confirmability

5.8 Ethical Considerations

  • Informed consent
  • Confidentiality
  • Data protection

5.9 Research Procedure

  • Outline research steps clearly.

5.10 Methodological Limitations

  • Acknowledge limitations of the research design.

6. Results and Discussion (±1800 words | 40%)

6.1 Results (±900 words)

Must include:

  • Sample description
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Data quality tests (if applicable)
  • Main analytical results
  • Hypothesis testing results
  • Tables and figures

Notes:

  • Present findings objectively
  • Avoid interpretation in this section

6.2 Discussion (±900 words)

Must include:

  • Interpretation of key findings
  • Comparison with previous studies
  • Theoretical contributions
  • Practical and policy implications
  • Link to the identified research gap
  • Acknowledgement of study limitations

7. Conclusion (300–500 words | 5–10%)

7.1 Summary of Key Findings

  • Concise summary of main results

7.2 Theoretical Contributions

  • Contribution to theory development

7.3 Practical and Policy Implications

  • Actionable recommendations

7.4 Limitations of the Study

  • Scope and generalizability limitations

7.5 Directions for Future Research

  • Suggestions for further studies

8. References

  • Must follow APA 7th Edition (or journal-specific style).
  • At least 80% from peer-reviewed journals.
  • Preferably:
    • Scopus or ISI-indexed journals
    • Published within the last 5–10 years
  • Recommended tools:
    • Mendeley
    • Zotero
    • EndNote

9. Manuscript Writing Checklist

Title

✔ Concise and specific
✔ Maximum 16 words
✔ No jargon or unnecessary phrases

Abstract

✔ 150–250 words
✔ Single paragraph
✔ Includes objective, methods, results, contribution

Introduction

✔ 600–900 words
✔ Clear research gap
✔ Explicit objectives

Literature Review

✔ 900–1200 words
✔ Strong theoretical basis
✔ Includes hypothesis development

Methodology

✔ Clear research design
✔ Validity and reliability addressed
✔ Appropriate analytical methods

Results

✔ Clear presentation of findings
✔ Use of tables/figures
✔ No interpretation

Discussion

✔ Interpretation of results
✔ Comparison with prior studies
✔ Theoretical and practical contributions

Conclusion

✔ Concise and focused
✔ Includes implications and future research

References

✔ APA format
✔ Majority from reputable journals

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  • If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.

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