Publication Guidelines
Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are expected to comply with all academic publishing standards, formatting requirements, and ethical principles outlined below.
1. Article Types
Research Article
Full-length papers presenting original research findings.
Maximum length: 8,000 words
Review Article
Papers critically evaluating published literature in a specific academic area.
Maximum length: 10,000 words
2. Format & Length
- File Format: .DOCX
- Spacing: Single-spaced
- Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
- Abstract: Maximum 250 words
- Keywords: Up to 6 keywords are required
3. Article Structure
Title & Authors
Manuscripts should include a concise and informative title together with author names, institutional affiliations, ORCID identifiers, and email addresses.
Core Content
Articles must contain an abstract of maximum 250 words, up to six keywords, and an introduction clearly presenting the research background and objectives.
Results & Discussion
Findings should be supported with relevant tables, analytical interpretation, and comparisons with existing literature.
Final Section
Manuscripts must conclude with a concise conclusion section and references prepared according to APA 7th Edition guidelines.
4. Review Process
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Initial Screening | 2–4 weeks |
| Reviewer Evaluation | 4–6 weeks |
5. Publication Ethics
Plagiarism Screening
Submitted manuscripts are checked through plagiarism detection systems with a maximum similarity threshold of 20%.
AI-Generated Content
Any use of AI-assisted or AI-generated content must be transparently disclosed by the authors. [AI Policy]
Ethics Committee Approval
Ethical approval is mandatory for all research involving human participants, vulnerable groups, or animal subjects.
Publication Frequency
The journal follows a quarterly publication schedule, publishing four issues per year: January, April, July, and October. The journal has successfully published its first two issues in 2026.
6. Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright and full publishing rights to their published articles without restrictions. By submitting and publishing their work in the journal, authors grant the journal the right of first publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits use, distribution, reproduction, and adaptation in any medium, provided that the original work and authors are properly cited.
7. Publication Fee Notice
There is no submission fee and no peer-review fee. A publication fee of £150 GBP is requested only when a manuscript is accepted and ready for publication.