Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements

Authors may submit original and unpublished manuscripts that are not under review elsewhere. Submissions must align with the journal’s focus on interdisciplinary human studies.

By submitting a manuscript, the author confirms that:

  • The manuscript is original and free of plagiarism.

  • All authors have approved the final version.

  • The manuscript is not submitted to another journal at the same time.

All manuscripts will be evaluated through a double-blind peer review process.

2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Research Articles (5,000–9,000 words)

  • Theoretical or Conceptual Studies (4,000–8,000 words)

  • Case Studies (3,000–6,000 words)

  • Book Reviews (1,000–2,000 words)

The stated word count includes the main text but excludes references, tables, and appendices.

3. Formatting Requirements

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

  • Language: English (American or British, use consistently)

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Margins: 2.54 cm on all sides

  • Text alignment: Justified

  • Page numbering: Bottom center

4. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally follow the IMRAD structure where applicable:

  1. Title

  2. Abstract (150–250 words)

  3. Keywords (4–7 terms)

  4. Introduction

  5. Literature Review or Theoretical Framework

  6. Methodology (if applicable)

  7. Findings / Analysis / Discussion

  8. Conclusion

  9. Acknowledgments (optional)

  10. References

5. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should clearly describe:

  • The purpose of the study

  • The approach or methodology

  • Key findings or main arguments

  • Conclusion or scholarly relevance

Keywords should be listed in alphabetical order, separated by semicolons.

6. Referencing and Citation Style

The journal uses the APA 7th edition citation style.

Examples:

In-text citation:

  • (Smith, 2020)

  • (Ali & Brown, 2019)

  • (Khan et al., 2021)

Reference list:
Smith, J. (2020). Understanding Human Inquiry. Cambridge University Press.

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of citations.