Below is an outline of the expected manuscript structure:
1. Title Page
Title of the article
Author(s)' full name(s) and affiliation(s)
ORCID (if available)
Corresponding author’s name and email
Acknowledgments (if applicable)
Funding statement (if applicable)
Conflict of Interest declaration
2. Abstract and Keywords
A structured abstract (150–250 words) covering background, objective, methods, key findings, and conclusion
3–6 relevant keywords
3. Main Text
Recommended structure for Research Articles:
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework
3. Methodology
4. Results
5. Discussion
6. Conclusion and Policy Implications
(Other article types such as case studies or reviews may follow different section titles.)
4. References
Use APA 7th Edition referencing style
Include all works cited in the manuscript
Example:
Chan, T. W., & Goldthorpe, J. H. (2007). Social status and newspaper readership. American Journal of Sociology, 112(4), 1095–1134. https://doi.org/xxx
5. Tables and Figures
Embed tables and figures in the main text near their first mention
Include concise titles and clear labels
Ensure all figures are high resolution (300 dpi or above for final publication)
6. Appendices (if needed)
Additional data, instruments, or supplementary explanations
Formatting Tips
Word document (.doc or .docx)
12-point Times New Roman font
Double-spaced
Page and line numbers included
Left-aligned paragraphs (no full justification)
Note: Submissions that do not follow the formatting guidelines may be returned for revision prior to peer review. For questions about formatting or template use, please contact:
