Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labelled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

Word Count:

Abstract: The abstract should be concise and informative, summarizing the key aspects of your research in 120-200 words.

Full Paper: The full paper, including all sections, figures, and tables, should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words.

Manuscript Structure:

Your manuscript should include the following essential sections:

Introduction: Clearly state the research problem, its significance, and the objectives of your study. Provide relevant background information and context.

Methods: Describe the research design, data collection procedures, and analysis methods in sufficient detail to allow others to replicate your work.

Results: Present your findings clearly and concisely, using tables and figures where appropriate. Focus on the most important results and avoid unnecessary detail.

Discussion: Interpret your results in relation to your research objectives and the existing literature. Discuss the implications of your findings and any limitations of your study.

Conclusion: Summarize the key findings and their broader significance. Suggest future research directions, if applicable.

Optional Sections:

In addition to the required sections, you may include the following optional sections as needed to support your research:

Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive overview of the relevant literature, highlighting the gaps in existing knowledge that your research addresses. This section can be integrated into the Introduction or stand alone.

Materials: Provide any supplementary data, figures, or tables that are not essential to the main text but may be of interest to readers.

When the article is accepted, the editor will send the journal's paper format template. Please complete the revision of the final manuscript according to the template requirements and upload the final manuscript.

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