Accepted Languages

Manuscripts written in American or British English are accepted but not a mixture of these.

Content

A full research paper should have (depending on its type and purpose) the following sections:

Title

The title must be a concise and informative description of the research paper that accurately reflects the main scope and content of the manuscript. Titles should contain only 12-14 words.

Name(s) of the Author(s), Email(s), and Affiliation(s)

The complete name of the authors, email addresses, and affiliations should be provided.

Abstract

This section should include a succinct, self-contained, and powerful statement that describes the main objective of the study. The abstract must be approximately 250 words with no undefined abbreviations or unspecified references.

Key Words (Indexing Terms)

A list of 4 to 6 significant keywords as index terms is required.

Introduction

This section should comprise a description of the general framework, definitions and principles, primary issues and controversies, background information, and context.

Literature Review (Optional)

A section dedicated to significant literature resources consulted or employed that contributed to the study. It surveys scholarly articles, books, and other sources relevant to a particular issue or area of research.

Material and Methods

This section contains a detailed description of all methods, materials, collaborators, and participants in the study. It includes protocols for data acquisition, techniques, procedures, parameters investigated, methods of measurement, apparatus used, and statistical methods applied.

Results and Discussion

A comparative or descriptive analysis based on results obtained. The results should be presented logically with key findings first while addressing stated objectives.

Conclusion

The main findings are concisely reiterated. Only conclusions supported by study findings should be included.

Recommendations (Quantitative) & Implications (Qualitative)

This section contains theoretical and practical recommendations, further research ideas, new approaches, suggestions, and concerns regarding potential social and cultural impacts.

Acknowledgements (Optional)

People who contributed towards the work but do not meet criteria for authorship should be listed here along with funding sources and their involvement.

References

The references section should follow APA 6th edition formatting guidelines.

Elements

• Figures and Tables: Should have numbered explanatory labels below each graphic element alongside descriptive captions.
• Formulas and Equations: Can be inserted as objects created with external programs or using Microsoft Equation Editor.
• Ethical Matters: Approval from appropriate ethical committees is required for studies involving experimental animals or human subjects.
• Role of Editors: Editors evaluate manuscripts based on quality, originality, and alignment with journal aims without bias.
• Role of Reviewers: Peer reviewers assist in evaluating manuscripts for publication suitability while maintaining confidentiality.
• Role of Authors: Authors must present original research accurately with proper citations while disclosing conflicts of interest.
• Role of Publisher: Publishers address scientific misconduct by issuing corrections or retractions as necessary.

Instructions to Reviewers:

• Format of the Article: Any major divergence from standard manuscript format should be indicated.
• Technical Presentation: Research articles should be technically presented instead of being written as stories.
• Interpretation of Results: Discussions should focus on results without including irrelevant statements.
• Statistical Presentation: Proper statistical methods must be applied where necessary.
• Plagiarism of Data: Any suspicion of data duplication or manipulation must be addressed promptly.