Manuscripts submitted to this journal must represent original scholarly work that has not been previously published nor is under consideration elsewhere. The manuscript must demonstrate strong academic rigor, theoretical contribution, methodological clarity, and relevance to current scientific discourse.
All submissions must be written in clear, formal, and academic English and follow the formatting standards outlined below. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
2. Manuscript Structure and Formatting
2.1 Title
Written in English, Garamond, 16 pt, bold, maximum 16 words
Must be concise, specific, and informative
Should clearly reflect:
Main variables or phenomena
Context (if relevant: location, sector, or sample)
Avoid:
Abbreviations
Jargon
Phrases such as “A Study of”, “An Analysis of”
2.2 Authors and Affiliation
Full names without abbreviation (Garamond, 10 pt, bold)
Manuscript must be free from plagiarism (max similarity ≤15%)
Must not be under review elsewhere
Authors must disclose:
Conflicts of interest
Funding sources
Research involving humans must include ethical approval
10. Additional Notes (Scopus Readiness)
To meet international indexing standards:
Ensure novelty and contribution
Use international references
Apply robust methodology (SEM, panel data, etc.)
Write in high-quality academic English
Follow IMRaD structure consistently
Submission Preparation Checklist
Submission Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to confirm that their submission complies with the following requirements. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines may be returned to the authors.
Please ensure that:
Originality The manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
File Format The submission file is in an acceptable format (e.g., DOC/DOCX) and follows the journal’s template and formatting guidelines.
Manuscript Structure The manuscript includes all required components: title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, and, where applicable, tables and figures.
Language Quality The manuscript is written in clear and grammatically correct English.
References All references are properly cited in the text and listed in the reference section according to the journal’s citation style.
Ethical Standards The study complies with ethical standards, and necessary approvals (e.g., ethical clearance) have been obtained where required.
Plagiarism Check The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism and meets the journal’s similarity threshold.
Author Information All author details are complete and correctly entered, and all authors have approved the submission.
Copyright Agreement The authors agree to the terms outlined in the journal’s Copyright Notice.
Supplementary Documents All required supplementary files (e.g., cover letter, ethical documents, datasets) have been uploaded.
Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:
Copyright Ownership and Licensing Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right of first publication. The published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.
Author Rights and Self-Archiving Authors have the right to archive the submitted, accepted, and published versions of their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other platforms, with clear acknowledgment of the initial publication in this journal.
Originality and Ethical Compliance Authors confirm that the submitted manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors also agree to comply with the journal’s ethical standards, including proper citation practices and avoidance of plagiarism.
Third-Party Material Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use any copyrighted materials (e.g., figures, tables, images) included in their manuscript and must provide appropriate credit where required.
Author Warranties Authors warrant that their work does not infringe upon any existing copyright, intellectual property rights, or other legal rights of third parties.
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