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 to the authors for revision before proceeding to the peer-review stage.

Manuscript Format

Manuscripts must adhere to the following formatting requirements:

• 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, depending on the heading level

Title, Abstract, and Keywords

• Title: Written in English, maximum 12 words, concise and reflective of the manuscript content.

• Author Information: Author names must be written without academic titles. Institutional affiliation and a valid email address are required for each author.

• Abstract: Written in English, maximum 200 words. Should clearly present the research background, objectives, methodology, main findings, and conclusions.

• Keywords: Up to five keywords that accurately reflect the core topics of the manuscript.

Article Structure

1. Introduction (15–20%)

Presents the research background, problem formulation, research objectives, significance of the study, and relevant literature review.

2. Methodology (10–15%)

Describes the research approach, data sources or participants, sampling techniques (if applicable), data collection procedures, and analytical methods.

3. Results and Discussion

Presents research findings and provides critical discussion in relation to relevant theories, empirical evidence, educational contexts, and prior studies.

4. Conclusion

Summarizes key findings, theoretical and practical implications, study limitations, and recommendations for future research.

References

• In-text citations and reference lists must follow APA Style (7th Edition).

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

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

Review Articles

Review articles should include: Introduction, Theoretical or Conceptual Framework, Critical Analysis or Discussion, and Conclusion. Review manuscripts must demonstrate strong analytical depth, originality, and relevance.

Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure:

• Compliance with these Author Guidelines;

• Work is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere;

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

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

• Necessary permissions obtained for any third-party materials, if applicable.