Guide to Authors

Instructions for Writers and Article Format:

Title Page

1. The title of the article.
2. The full name(s) of the author(s).
3. For each author: name, affiliation, employer, ORCID ID, and job title.
4. Contact information for the corresponding author, including name, postal address, phone number, and email address.

Use Times New Roman typeface, bold style, 12-point size. Authors' ORCID IDs are mandatory.

 

ABSTRACT

The abstract should not exceed 250 words and must accurately reflect the article's content. Authors should ensure the abstract effectively summarizes the key points of their research.

Formatting Guidelines:

• Use Times New Roman font.
• Set the font size to 12 points.
• Apply normal style to the text.

By following these guidelines, you can create an abstract that provides a clear and concise overview of your article, allowing readers to quickly understand the main findings and significance of your research.

KEYWORDS

Following the abstract, include a section for keywords relevant to your article. These keywords assist readers and indexing systems in categorizing and searching for your work.

Formatting Guidelines:

• List 4-5 keywords, separated by semicolons (;).
• Use Times New Roman font.
• Set the font size to 10 points.
• Apply normal style to the text.

Example:

Keywords: keyword1; keyword2; keyword3; keyword4; keyword5

Including appropriate keywords enhances the discoverability of your article, ensuring it can be easily found by interested readers and researchers.

TABLE

Please ensure that you follow these guidelines when including tables in your article:

• Placement: Place the tables at the end of the piece, in the order they appear in the text.
• Numbering: Number the tables consecutively based on their appearance in the text (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
• Table Caption: Place the caption above the table, providing a concise and clear description of the table's content.
• Table Details: Provide detailed explanations or additional information about the table below it.
• Formatting: Use Times New Roman font, normal style, and set the font size to 10 points for the table's description and data.
• Horizontal Alignment: Ensure that the tables are properly aligned and formatted according to horizontal laws.

By adhering to these guidelines, you can present your tables effectively and consistently throughout your article, aiding readers in understanding the data and improving the overall readability of your work.

FIGURES

In the conclusion section of the article, include relevant numerical figures in the order they appear in the text. Each figure or diagram should have a caption providing a concise description of its content.

Formatting Guidelines:

• Typeface: Use Times New Roman font, normal style, and set the font size to 10 points for captions and data within the figures and diagrams.
• Captions: Place captions below each figure or diagram.
• Tables, Illustrations, Figures, and Photographs: Include low-resolution graphics directly in the MS Word article you are submitting, covering tables, illustrations, figures, and photographs.
• High-Resolution Graphics: Provide an additional attachment with high-resolution versions of the graphics.

By following these guidelines, you will effectively present numerical figures with clear captions, ensuring both readability in the article and the preservation of visual quality when necessary.

 

MANUSCRIPT

Please ensure that the manuscript adheres to the following structure and includes the specified sections:

• Title: Provide a clear and concise title for your manuscript.
• Authors' Affiliation with ORCID and Email: Include the authors' affiliations, ORCID identifiers (if available), and email addresses.
• Abstract: Summarize the key points of your research in a concise abstract.
• Keywords: Include relevant keywords that describe the main topics of your article.
• Introduction: Introduce the research topic and state the objectives of your study.
• Literature Review: Present a review of the relevant literature and research on the subject.
• Materials and Methods: Describe the materials, data sources, and methodologies used in your study.
• Results: Present the findings and results of your research.
• Discussion: Analyse and interpret the results, discussing their implications and significance.
• Conclusion: Summarize the main findings of your study and draw conclusions.
• Author Contributions: Specify the contributions of each author to the manuscript.
• Institutional Review Board Statement: If applicable, provide a statement regarding ethical approval from an Institutional Review Board.
• Funding: Acknowledge any funding or financial support received for the research.
• Acknowledgments: Acknowledge individuals or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship.
• Informed Consent Statement: If applicable, include a statement regarding obtaining informed consent from participants in the study.
• Data Availability Statement: Specify the availability of the data supporting your findings.
• Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation of the research.
• References: Provide a list of cited references using the appropriate citation style.

Please ensure that the file size of your manuscript is kept small for easy handling and transmission. By organizing your manuscript according to these sections, you can present your research in a structured and comprehensive manner.