Requirements for Submission of Manuscripts
- Required Submission Forms
Authors must submit a written undertaking to comply with the journal’s publication standards and conditions, along with a declaration of no conflict of interest.
The undertaking and declaration should be sent with the manuscript via email or through the journal’s online system.
- Submission Formatting
Authors must submit the following:
- An electronic copy of the manuscript, formatted according to the journal’s template in Word format, submitted via email or via the journal’s electronic platform.
- Manuscript Numbering
Each manuscript will be assigned a unique reference number generated by the system upon receipt of the submission request.
This number must be included on all documents related to the manuscript.
- Preliminary Review
The editorial board conducts an initial screening to ensure:
- Adherence to journal guidelines
- Scientific soundness
- Relevance and clarity of content
Manuscripts may be rejected at this stage with a written explanation. Authors may request reconsideration.
- Plagiarism Check
All submissions undergo originality screening using iThenticate to ensure compliance with citation ethics.
- Quotation Policy
The total of quotations must not exceed 20% of the manuscript, subject to the following:
- Direct Quotations: No more than 30% of the 20% total quotation allowance
- Scholarly Exceptions: Permitted with prior written approval from the Editor-in-Chief
- Peer Review
Manuscripts are evaluated by qualified referees with relevant expertise. Referees are assigned by the editorial board.
- Referee Responsibilities
Referees are to provide assessments only via the approved evaluation forms. They are not authorized to edit the manuscript content.
- Evaluation Categories
Referees classify manuscripts as:
a. Accepted for publication
b. Accepted with minor revisions
c. Accepted with major revisions
d. Rejected
- Minimum Evaluation Score
A manuscript must receive at least 65% of the total evaluation score to qualify for publication.
- Evaluation Timeline
Referees must submit reports within 15 days. Delayed feedback may not be accepted unless justified. Alternate referees will be assigned if necessary.
- Rejection of Referee Reports
The editorial board reserves the right to reject a referee’s feedback if it lacks substantiated reasoning or timeliness.
- Author Response to Feedback
Authors receiving revision requests must address all comments. If disagreements arise, the board may appoint a second referee or make a final editorial decision.
- Evaluation Standards
All evaluations are conducted in accordance with standardized forms developed by the journal.
- Confidentiality
Referee evaluations and deliberations are strictly confidential.
- Publication Priorities
Manuscripts are prioritized based on:
a. Timely completion of the review and revision process
b. Disciplinary diversity and author inclusiveness
c. Relevance to local issues and urgent topics identified by the board
