Submissions

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Requirements

File Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF.

Language: All submissions must be written in English, following academic writing conventions. Authors should ensure clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy.

Formatting: Submissions must comply with the journal’s formatting and citation style guidelines (APA format).

The manuscript should be approximately 7,000 words in length and prepared using Microsoft Word for Windows, Times New Roman; size 12 pt.; line spacing: 1.0, alignment: justified; paragraph indent: 1 cm; margins: 2 cm on all sides. Page numbering is not required. Illustrative material should be italicized and presented without quotation marks. Any supplementary materials, such as appendices or figures, should be clearly labeled.

Components: Each manuscript should include:

Title

The title should clearly reflect the main topic of the research. The optimal length is no more than 10-12 words. Acronyms should be avoided unless they are widely recognized (e.g., AI, STEM), or defined at first use. Specialized terms that may not be understood by a broad audience must also be clearly defined or excluded. The title should include key terms related to the research to enhance visibility in academic databases. Titles should use Title Case – each significant word is capitalized, except for short articles, prepositions, and conjunctions, unless they are the first word.

Author details (name, affiliation, contact information).

Author details should be placed below the article title, center-aligned with one blank line between the title and the author list and include the following components:

Full Name(s) – without academic titles (e.g., Dr., Prof.), without abbreviation and in bold. Generally,  family name should follow the first name. If the author prefers to use another order for their name, please indicate which name is the family name by writing it in all capital letters; for example: WANG Chen. If multiple authors are listed, their names should be separated by commas.

Affiliation(s) –the institution(s) where the author works or conducts research. The affiliation should be written on a separate line below the author’s name, institutions names are italicized. If authors have different affiliations, a superscript index (¹,²,³) is placed after each name. List the institution name first, followed by department/faculty

Corresponding Author – indicated with an asterisk (*) if applicable.

Email Address – of the corresponding author listed below the affiliation on a separate line.

ORCID ID is placed at the end of the line. Email and ORCID ID are italicized.

Abstract (200–300 words) and 5–7 keywords.

The abstract should provide a concise summary of the research. It must include: a brief introduction of the research topic and its relevance; a clear statement of the research aim; a summary of the research methodology; key findings, without detailed data or statistical values; the significance and potential applications of the study.

Main text organization

Introduction: The Introduction should clearly define the research problem and explain its significance within the broader academic or practical context. It should provide some background information and establish the study’s relevance. The introduction must identify a research gap and demonstrate how the study aims to address it. The aim and objectives of the research must be explicitly stated to clarify the study’s purpose.

Literature Review/Background: The Literature Review / Background section should include a survey of key literature that underpins the study, including definitions of major terms and theories. This section may also provide contextual/historical information about the context of the study, if relevant.

Methodology: The Methodology section should present the research design and procedures in a clear and concise manner. Where applicable, authors may include tables, figures, and graphs to descriptively illustrate data or research processes. The analytical process should be reported in detail, ensuring clarity on the methods used and the results obtained. The section should be free from redundancy, providing only the necessary information to understand the research approach.

Results and Discussion: The Results and Discussion section should begin by reporting the research findings, followed by interpretation in relation to the research question(s). The findings should be compared with existing studies, highlighting whether they align or differ from previous research, and discussing potential reasons for any discrepancies. The discussion should also explore the implications of the findings for theory, practice, or policy, emphasizing their relevance and potential impact.

Conclusion: The Conclusion section should summarize the key findings, highlighting the most significant results. It should clearly state the study’s contribution to the field and emphasize its importance and relevance. If applicable, the conclusion should offer practical recommendations based on the findings, providing actionable insights for practitioners, policymakers, or educators.

References must follow APA (7^th edition) formatting guidelines.

Author(s): Authors’ names should be written in last name, first initial format, using “&” between multiple-author entries.

Publication Date: the publication year appears in parentheses, followed by a period. For undated books and articles, use “n.d.” (no date).

Title of Work: Book, article, and chapter titles should be in sentence case, i.e., only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized. Journal article and book titles should be italicized. Journal titles should be in title case.

Publisher/Journal Information:

For books, the publisher’s name should be included.

For journal articles, the journal title (italicized), volume number (italicized), issue number (if available), and page range should be included.

DOI (Digital Object Identifier) and URL: If available, include the DOI (https://doi.org/xxxx.) for journal articles or an appropriate URL for online resources.

Formatting Style: References should be double-spaced and have a hanging indent (second and subsequent lines of each reference should be indented).