Author Guidelines

Submission Process

Submission System

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system (OJS). 

Originality and Concurrent Submission

Authors must confirm that the manuscript is original and is not under consideration by any other journal. Manuscripts that have been previously published (in print or online) in any language will not be accepted.

File Format and Software

Submit manuscripts prepared with a word processor (Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF). Use a reference manager such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to format citations and references.

Manuscript Preparation

Language and Length

Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English. Authors are encouraged to use proofreading or language-editing services (e.g., Grammarly or professional copyediting).

Length: 5,000–7,000 words (excluding references; figures and tables are included in the word count).

Structure and Required Sections

Manuscripts should include the following sections in this order:

Title

Concise and informative, emphasizing the main finding or focus. Do not include institutional titles or degrees.

Abstract

A structured summary of the study’s aims, methods, main findings, implications, and contribution.

Length: 200–250 words.

Keywords

Provide 5–8 keywords or short phrases that reflect the main concepts. Keywords should be in italic and separated by semicolons (e.g., keyword1; keyword2; keyword3; keyword4; keyword5).

Introduction

Describe the research problem, its importance, and the study’s objectives. Summarize gaps in the existing literature and clearly state the contribution of the current study.

Methods

Describe the research design, participants, data collection instruments, validity/reliability procedures, and data analysis methods. Reference established statistical or methodological procedures rather than reproducing standard formulas.

Results and Discussion

Results: Present findings clearly and systematically, focusing on the most important outcomes. Use tables and figures as needed.

Discussion: Interpret the results, relate them to prior research and theory, discuss limitations, and provide recommendations for practice and future research.

Conclusion

Provide a concise, conceptual summary of the main findings and their implications. Avoid repeating the abstract or restating detailed analysis.

Acknowledgments (if applicable)

Acknowledge funding sources, institutional support, or contributors who do not meet authorship criteria.

Appendix (if applicable)

Include supplementary materials such as survey instruments or additional data. Provide URLs for open datasets where applicable.

Disclosure Statement

Include the statement: “No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).”

References

Include only reliable, verifiable sources (see the References section below for details).

Author Details and Affiliations

  • List authors’ full names without academic titles (e.g., do not include “Dr.” or “Prof.”).
  • Provide the full, unabbreviated institutional affiliation for each author.
  • Include a corresponding author’s email address (e.g., author@example.edu).

Manuscript Formatting

Page Setup and Typography

  • Paper size: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm).
  • Margins: 3 cm on all sides.
  • Font: Cambria, 12 pt.
  • Line spacing: 1.15; paragraph spacing: 3 pt.
  • Alignment: Justified (left and right).
  • Emphasis: Use italic for emphasis; avoid underlining except for URLs.
  • Avoid first-person pronouns (“I”, “we”) where possible.
  • Page numbers: Place page numbers in the footer of each page.

Headings and Subheadings

Use bold for subheadings. Ensure logical structure with at least two levels of subheadings where appropriate.

Tables and Figures

  • Place tables and figures within the text near their first citation.
  • Number tables and figures sequentially.
  • Tables: Title and number above the table. Table headings: 12-pt bold. Use horizontal rules only (no vertical lines). Cite the source under the table in 9-pt font.
  • Figures: Submit figures in JPG or PNG for electronic publication. Title and source below the figure; source text in 9-pt font.
  • Every table and figure must be cited in the text (e.g., “see Table 1”).

Quotations and Citations

  • Short quotations (< 40 words): Include in the paragraph with quotation marks.
  • Long quotations (≥ 40 words): Format as a block quote indented 0.5 inch, without quotation marks.
  • Multiple citations within one parenthesis: List references alphabetically and separate with semicolons (e.g., (Ritter et al., 2007; Sahlberg, 2012; Schunk, 2012)).
  • Author names: Use last-name format in in-text citations.

References

  • Minimum of 30 references.
  • At least 80% of references should be journal articles published within the last five years.
  • Use a reference manager (Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote) and follow the latest APA style for both in-text citations and the reference list.
  • Include DOIs or stable URLs for online sources when available.
  • The reference list should appear at the end of the manuscript, in alphabetical order, using the same font and size as the main text.
  • Ensure that every cited source appears in the reference list and vice versa.

Short Checklist for Authors

  • Manuscript submitted via OJS.
  • Originality statement included.
  • File format: .doc, .docx, or .rtf.
  • Language: English, proofread for grammar.
  • Length: 5,000–7,000 words.
  • Required structure: Title, Abstract (200–250 words), Keywords (5–8), Introduction, Methods, Results & Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Appendix (if any), Disclosure Statement, References.
  • Formatting: Cambria, 12 pt; A4; 3 cm margins; 1.15 line spacing.
  • Tables/figures placed in text and include source (9 pt).
  • Minimum 30 references; 80% journal articles within 5 years; APA format.
  • Corresponding author email provided.