Guidelines for Manuscript Submission

  1. Abstract
    Provide a succinct overview of the study (maximum 250 words), covering background, purpose, methods, key findings, and conclusions. Start on a new page with the centered heading "Abstract." Follow with 4–6 keywords, introduced by Keywords: (in italics) and separated by commas.

  2. Introduction
    Set the stage with relevant background and context. Clearly articulate the research problem, objectives, and study purpose. Highlight the work's significance and outline its intended contributions.

  3. Literature Review
    Synthesize key prior studies, theories, and gaps in the existing body of knowledge. This section justifies your research by showing how it builds on or addresses shortcomings in previous work (typically 500–1,000 words).

  4. Methodology
    Detail the research design, including sample/data sources, instruments/tools, data collection processes, and analysis techniques. Note any ethical approvals or considerations as relevant.

  5. Results
    Report findings in a logical order, using tables and figures where appropriate (refer to them in-text). Focus solely on observations or measurements—avoid interpretation here.

  6. Discussion
    Analyze results, discussing implications, comparisons to prior studies/theories, key significances, surprises, limitations, and future research directions.

  7. Conclusion
    Recap main findings and their broader relevance. Reaffirm the study's importance with concise recommendations or final insights.

  8. References
    Begin a new page with the centered heading "References." Cite all sources in APA 7th edition style, alphabetized by authors' last names with hanging indents.

  9. Appendices (optional)
    Add supplementary materials, such as questionnaires or raw data. Label sequentially (e.g., Appendix A, Appendix B).