AUTHOR GUIDELINES

1. Manuscript Format

  1. The manuscript must be prepared using Calisto MT font, size 11 pt, with 1.15–1.2 line spacing.
  2. The length of the manuscript should range between 3,500 and 6,000 words, including tables, figures, appendices, and references, with 1-inch margins on all sides.
  3. The title page must include the article title, full author name(s) (without academic degrees), institutional affiliation(s), country, and a corresponding email address.
  4. All pages must be numbered consecutively, including references and appendices. Footnotes should be used only for explanatory notes.
  5. Authors are required to follow the official manuscript template, available here.

2. Article Structure

Title
The title must be concise, informative, and limited to a maximum of 15 words. It should be written in Calisto MT, 14 pt, bold, and centered.

Author Information
Author names, affiliations, country, and email addresses should appear below the title. For multi-authored manuscripts, all correspondence will be conducted with the designated corresponding author.

Abstract
The abstract must be written in English and should summarize the research background, objectives, methods, and key findings in a single paragraph of 150–250 words, followed by 3–5 keywords.

Introduction
This section presents the research context, problem formulation, relevant literature, research objectives, and the study’s scholarly contribution.

Methods
Authors must clearly describe the research design, participants or data sources, instruments, procedures, variables, and data analysis techniques.

Results
The results section reports empirical findings objectively and systematically, supported by tables or figures where appropriate.

Discussion
This section interprets the findings in relation to theoretical frameworks, previous studies, implications, and limitations.

Conclusions
The conclusion summarizes the main findings and highlights the study’s contributions, implications, and recommendations.

3. Tables and Figures

Tables should be formatted using horizontal lines only and single spacing. Figures must be clear, legible, and prepared in black and white. All tables and figures must be numbered sequentially and cited in the text.

4. Citation and References

In-text citations and references must follow the APA (7th Edition) style. The reference list should include only sources cited in the manuscript and be arranged alphabetically. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software.

5. Online Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system at this link.

6. Peer Review and Responsible Use of AI

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors may use AI-assisted tools responsibly, particularly for language editing, grammar checking, or clarity enhancement. Any use of AI tools must not replace the author’s scholarly judgment, must not generate substantive research content, and must not compromise research integrity, originality, or transparency. Authors are encouraged to disclose the use of AI-assisted tools where appropriate.