Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before a final decision is made.

Before making a submission, authors must:

  • Obtain permission to publish any included materials (e.g., photos, documents, datasets).
  • Ensure all listed authors have consented to authorship.
  • Obtain ethics approval for research involving human or animal subjects, in accordance with local regulations.

Submissions not meeting minimum quality standards (e.g., unclear structure, poor language) may be desk rejected. Ensure your study design and research argument are properly articulated. A concise title and a standalone abstract will increase the likelihood of review.

Please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

  • This submission meets all requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
  • All references are accurate and complete.
  • All tables and figures are numbered and properly labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained for all third-party materials.
  • Manuscripts may be written in either Bahasa Melayu or English.

Length and Format

  • Articles should be 3,000–5,000 words in length (excluding references).
  • Use B5-sized Microsoft Word format with Arial font (size 11), double-spaced, and page numbers on the bottom-right.
  • Include an abstract not exceeding 200 words.
  • English articles must include an abstract in Bahasa Melayu.
  • Use APA 7th Edition for referencing. Do not use footnotes; in-text citations only.

Submission Process

  • Submit all manuscripts via the journal's website submission form.
  • Upon acceptance, authors must sign a copyright agreement. Unpublished manuscripts will not be returned.

Declaration of Authenticity

  • Include a one-page declaration stating the manuscript is original and unpublished (except in seminar proceedings or abstracts).
  • Authors must affirm the work is plagiarism-free and authentic.

Author Information

A separate cover page must include:

  • Full name(s) of all author(s), with the primary author listed first.
  • Academic qualifications.
  • Institutional affiliation.
  • Contact details of the primary author, including professional email and phone number.