Author Guidelines

1. Original Research Articles

The manuscript should present studies that are scientifically sound and offer significant new findings. Articles should incorporate current and pertinent references.

• Typical structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Theoretical Framework, Research Methodology, Research Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and References.
• Minimum suggested length: 2000 words.

Title

• It should reflect the main idea of the article.
• Concise, informative, and free of unexplained abbreviations or formulas.
• Not exceed 15 words.

Author Information

• Full first and last names.
• Academic degree of each author.
• Current position, institutional affiliation, city, and country.
• Email address.
• Designate the corresponding author.
• ORCID identifier.

Abstract

• Not exceed 200 words.
• Include subject, topic, and aim of the paper.
• Methods or methodologies must be discussed.
• Highlight key findings and conclusions with recommendations or practical implications.
• Avoid references and footnotes.

Keywords

Provide up to six keywords that best describe the content.

Introduction

• Establish research problem, aim, and questions.
• Discuss relevance and justify necessity of study.
• Review prior studies to demonstrate research gap.
• Avoid figures or tables.

Literature Review / Theoretical Overview

• Provide a critical and synthesised discussion.
• Present trends, approaches, and theoretical frameworks relevant to the topic.
• Highlight international perspectives.
• Identify gaps, conflicts, or strengths in research.

Research Methodology

• Provide enough detail for replication.
• Describe sample/participants/group.
• Instruments and procedures used.
• Data analysis methods.

Research Results

• Present results clearly, separate from discussion.
• Highlight innovations and findings tied to objectives.
• Include 2–5 tables, graphs, or charts with descriptive titles.
• Avoid general statements and minimize references.

Discussion

• Interpret results and compare with prior studies.
• Highlight similarities, differences, and contradictions.
• Discuss scientific concepts underlying findings.
• Acknowledge limitations of the study.

Conclusions and Implications

• Re-state significance of study and objectives.
• Summarise findings and implications.
• Emphasize theoretical and practical contributions.

References

• Use APA 7th edition consistently.
• Ensure in-text citations match the reference list.
• Check formatting carefully after applying APA guidelines.

Plagiarism Check and Acceptance Criteria

• All manuscripts undergo Turnitin plagiarism screening.
• Similarity threshold: less than 10% (excluding references/quotations).
• Exceeding submissions are returned for revision.
• Editorial team may also evaluate overlaps independently.

Self-Plagiarism

• Zero-tolerance against self-plagiarism.
• Substantial reuse of prior work not allowed without attribution.
• Redundant submissions or 'salami-slicing' are considered misconduct.

Use of AI Tools

• AI may only assist in grammar, clarity, or formatting.
• Substantial AI-generated manuscripts will be rejected.
• AI-detection report must accompany submissions.
• Acceptable threshold: below 10% AI-generated content (Turnitin verified).
• AI cannot be listed as an author.

Author Responsibility

• Authors are fully accountable for authenticity and originality.
• All sources must be cited per APA 7th edition.
• Violations may lead to rejection, retraction, blacklisting, or institutional notification.

1. Initial Editorial Review (≈ 2–5 days)

• Check alignment with journal scope.
• Plagiarism screening.
• Scientific novelty verification.
• Compliance with formatting and ethical policies.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review (≈ 5–15 days)

• At least 2 independent PhD-level reviewers.
• Assess relevance, originality, methods, results, and referencing.
• Possible outcomes: Accept (minor/major revisions), Revise & resubmit, Reject.

3. Editor’s Decision and Revisions (≈ 10–15 days)

• Final decision based on reviewers and editor assessment.
• Detailed feedback shared with authors.
• Revised manuscripts may undergo further review.
• Accepted manuscripts move to production.

Common Reasons for Rejection

• Lack of originality or significance.
• Out of scope.
• Non-compliance with guidelines.
• Failure to address reviewer feedback.
• Misleading or offensive content.

Waiver Policy

Authors from India and Africa facing financial constraints may request full/partial waivers at submission. Requests do not affect peer review.

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