Author Guidelines
Abstract: The abstract is a concise yet comprehensive summary of the entire research article. It is written in a single paragraph that includes the research background, objectives, methods, key findings, and main conclusions. The length is typically limited to 150–250 words. Keywords, consisting of 3–5 words or phrases representing the main topics, are listed below the abstract. The abstract must be clear and concise, as it often determines whether readers will proceed with the full article.
Introduction: The introduction provides a clear context for the conducted research. This section begins with a broad background of the problem and gradually narrows down to the specific issue being investigated. Researchers present a review of relevant and current literature, identify existing research gaps, and explain how their study addresses these gaps. The research objectives are clearly stated at the end of the introduction, including hypotheses, if applicable. This section should convince readers of the importance of the research.
Research Methods: The research methods section details how the study was conducted, allowing replication by other researchers. This section includes descriptions of participants (sample selection methods and demographic characteristics), research instruments (including validity and reliability information), data collection procedures (including ethical considerations), and data analysis methods. The explanation should be systematic and structured, with each subsection elaborating on different methodological aspects.
Results: The results section objectively presents the study's findings without interpretation. Data is presented logically and organized, supported by relevant tables, graphs, or images. Statistical analysis results are clearly explained, including key statistical values and significance levels. The presentation of results must align with the research objectives and hypotheses.
Discussion: The discussion section interprets the research findings in a broader context. It integrates the findings with existing literature, explains how the results support or contradict previous studies, and why. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed, accompanied by an analysis of the study's limitations and recommendations for future research.
Acknowledgments:
The acknowledgments section lists all parties who contributed significantly to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship. This includes technical support, writing assistance, funding sources, and institutional support (if any). This section should be written formally yet appreciatively.
Appendices:
Appendices contain supporting materials that are too detailed or lengthy to include in the main text. This may include complete research instruments, raw data, detailed statistical calculations, or additional documentation. Each appendix is labeled and referenced in the main text. (This section is required if the results or discussion sections require appendices to clarify the findings.)
FORMATTING AND LAYOUT
Margin Settings
The document margins are precisely designed to ensure a professional appearance and optimal readability. The top and bottom margins are set at 3 cm to provide ample space for headers, footers, and page numbers. Meanwhile, the left and right margins are set at 2.5 cm to create visual balance and ensure the text is not too close to the edges. These settings also accommodate document binding needs while maintaining the overall page aesthetics. Margin consistency is applied throughout the document to create a neat and professional appearance.
Font Settings
The document uses Cambria as the primary font with a standard size of 12 pt for the main text. This font is chosen for its high readability and professional appearance suitable for academic documents. For text hierarchy, the main title uses Cambria 14 pt bold and is center-aligned, while first-level subheadings use Cambria 12 pt bold, and second-level subheadings use Cambria 12 pt italic. All main text is spaced at 1.5 with justified alignment to ensure a tidy and consistent appearance. This setup creates a clear visual structure and facilitates readers in following the document flow.
Paragraph Writing Rules
Paragraphs follow a systematic structure with a 1 cm indentation at the beginning of each new paragraph. Inter-paragraph spacing is set to 6 pt, providing clear visual separation without creating excessive gaps. Ideally, each paragraph consists of 4–8 logically connected sentences with smooth transitions between paragraphs. Text alignment uses justify to create a neat and professional appearance. This paragraph structure is designed to help readers easily understand the document's flow of ideas and arguments.
Writing Format
Submitted articles must be written in English and adhere to the following structure:
- Research Articles: Must consist of an abstract, introduction, theoretical framework, research methods, research results, discussion, conclusion, and references.
- Review Articles: Must consist of an abstract, introduction, literature review description, analysis, conclusion, and references.
- Opinion Articles: Must consist of an abstract, introduction, issue description, analysis, conclusion, and references.
The article must use Cambria font size 12, single-spaced, with 2.5 cm margins on the left and right, and 3 cm margins on the top and bottom.
The title page must include the article's title, author names, affiliations, email addresses, and an abstract with a maximum of 250 words.
Figures and tables must be numbered and titled, accompanied by appropriate sources or relevant information.
