Submissions

Author Guidelines

Submission Procedure

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS). Authors are required to register prior to submission and carefully follow all instructions provided within the OJS platform. Submissions that do not comply with these guidelines may be returned for revision before proceeding to the review process.

Manuscript Format

• Paper size: A4, single-column layout

• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

• Line spacing: Single (1.0)

• Maximum length: 20 pages (including tables, figures, and references)

• Font: Times New Roman

  • Main text: 11 pt

  • Tables, figures, and references: 11 pt

  • Headings: 12–14 pt (bold according to hierarchy)

Title, Abstract, and Keywords

• Title: Written in English, maximum 12 words.

• Author Information: Author names must be written without academic titles. Institutional affiliation and email address are required.

• Abstract: Written in English (maximum 200 words), clearly presenting the research background, objectives, methodology, principal findings, and conclusions.

• Keywords: A maximum of 5 keywords reflecting the core topics of the manuscript.

Article Structure

1. Introduction (15–20%)
   This section presents the research background, problem formulation, research objectives, significance of the study, and a relevant review of literature within the field of social sciences.

2. Methodology (10–15%)
   This section describes the research design or approach, data sources or participants, sampling techniques (if applicable), data collection procedures, and analytical methods relevant to social science research.

3. Results and Discussion
   This section presents the research findings and provides critical discussion in relation to relevant theories, empirical evidence, social contexts, and previous studies in the field.

4. Conclusion
   This section summarizes the key findings, outlines theoretical and practical implications, discusses study limitations, and provides recommendations for future research or social application.

References

• All in-text citations and references must follow APA Style (7th Edition).

• At least 80% of references should be published within the last 10 years, prioritizing peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, and other reputable scholarly sources.

• The use of reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is strongly recommended.

Review Articles

Review articles should include the following sections:

• Introduction

• Theoretical or Conceptual Framework

• Critical Analysis or Discussion

• Conclusion

Review manuscripts must demonstrate strong analytical depth, originality, and relevance to the advancement of social science scholarship.

Checklist Before Submission

Before submitting the manuscript, authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript complies fully with these Author Guidelines;

• The work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere;

• References are complete and formatted according to APA Style (7th Edition);

• Tables, figures, and illustrations are clear, properly numbered, and cited in the text;

• All necessary permissions have been obtained for the use of third-party materials, if applicable.