Author Guidelines - APA Style

1. General Formatting

Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Line Spacing: Double-spaced.
Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
Page Numbers: Top right corner.

The entire article must be formatted consistently with standard fonts and margins to maintain professionalism.

2. Title Page

Title: Centered, bold, title case.
Author Name(s): Centered, not bold.
Institution: Below the author’s name.
Running head: Maximum of 50 characters.

The title and author names should be clearly formatted according to journal standards.

3. Abstract

Word Count: 150–250 words.
Placed on a separate page with the title "Abstract" centered.
Summarize: Purpose, method, findings, and conclusions.

The abstract provides a concise summary, allowing readers to quickly understand the key aspects of the study.

4. Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords, italicized.

Keywords help make your article discoverable in academic search engines.

5. Headings

Level 1: Centered, bold.
Level 2: Left-aligned, bold.
Level 3: Indented, bold, ends with a period.

Use headings to clearly structure sections of the article and maintain logical flow.

6. In-Text Citations

Paraphrasing: (Author, Year).
Direct Quote: (Author, Year, p. X).

Follow APA format for in-text citations to credit original sources and avoid plagiarism.

7. References

Use a hanging indent.
Journal: Author, A. A. (Year). Title. Journal Name, volume number(issue number), pages.
Books: Author, A. A. (Year). Title. Publisher.

Ensure references follow APA format and are complete to facilitate academic citation.

8. Tables and Figures

Place after references.
Each on a separate page, numbered consecutively.
Provide descriptive titles.

Tables and figures should be labeled clearly and placed on separate pages for clarity.

9. Appendices

Additional materials labeled as Appendix A, B, etc.

Include supplementary materials in appendices to provide additional data without overloading the main text.

10. Acknowledgments

Place before references.
Thank individuals or institutions.

Use this section to acknowledge contributors, funders, or other supporters.

11. Footnotes

Use sparingly.
Place at the bottom of the page or in endnotes.

Footnotes should provide supplementary information that does not fit in the main text.

12. Paper Structure

Follow the IMRAD format: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.

The IMRAD structure ensures that the article flows logically from introduction to conclusion.

13. Word Count

Typical limit: 5,000–7,000 words.

Ensure the manuscript adheres to the word limit to maintain focus on essential content.

14. Ethics and Disclosure

Include statements on ethics, conflicts of interest, and funding sources.

Maintain transparency by disclosing any ethical considerations, conflicts of interest, or funding sources.

15. Figures and Image Quality

High resolution (300 DPI).
Submit as separate files.

Ensure figures are high resolution to support clear visual representation in the article.

16. Plagiarism Policy

Original and free from plagiarism.

All submissions must be original work and free from plagiarism.

17. Co-Authorship Criteria

All authors must have made significant contributions.

Only those who have made a substantial contribution to the research should be listed as co-authors.

18. Formatting for Equations

Use LaTeX or equation editors for clarity.

Mathematical or scientific equations must be clearly formatted for accuracy and readability.

19. Supplementary Materials

Submit datasets or multimedia files as additional materials.

Include any supporting materials, such as datasets or multimedia, to enhance the article's content.

20. Data Sharing Policy

Encourage data sharing for open science principles.

Support open science by encouraging data sharing where appropriate.

21. Submission Checklist

Ensure the manuscript is complete, formatted, and free from errors.

Before submission, double-check that the manuscript follows formatting guidelines and is free from errors.