Author Guidelines
Authors should ensure that the manuscripts that they prepare have clarity and coherence as well as being organized and scholarly in nature. The manuscripts should contain a research question, thesis statement, theory or some kind of criticism, which may be relevant to the article or book that they wish to submit.
The manuscripts need to be written in accordance with the nature of the research done by the authors.
Recommended Manuscript Elements:
| Manuscript Element | Instructions to Authors |
|---|---|
| Title | Should accurately reflect the topic of the paper. |
| Abstract | Should give an overview of the research topic, the key argument made, the approach used and the main contributions made. |
| Keywords | Should highlight the key concepts, issues, theories and areas of research that are covered in the manuscript. |
| Introduction | Should set out the research context, problem/question/objectives or key argument. |
| Literature Review | Should show engagement with significant scholarly research and place the manuscript within the scholarly literature. |
| Theoretical or Methodological Approach | Should outline the theoretical, critical, comparative or methodological approach as appropriate. |
| Discussion or Analysis | Should offer a coherent discussion based on appropriate scholarly evidence. |
| Conclusion | Should summarise the key arguments/findings/contributions. |
| References | Should list all scholarly sources used in the manuscript according to the journal's referencing guidelines. |
The structure of a manuscript may vary according to its type and purpose. For example, a theoretical paper, comparative literary study, critical review, or scholarly commentary may require a different structure from an original research article.
Author Checklist
Prior to submitting a manuscript, the authors must ensure that:
- The manuscript falls within the scope of the journal.
- The manuscript is original and not being considered by another journal.
- All the authors have approved the manuscript.
- All the references and citations have been made correctly.
- References are complete and correct.
- Conflicts of interest have been declared.
- Ethical considerations (where applicable) have been adhered to.
- AI-use disclosures (where required) have been made.
- The submission requirements of the journal have been followed.
- The manuscript has been revised and proofread.
It is recommended that authors use this checklist prior to the submission of their manuscript. Good preparation will help ensure a smooth evaluation process of the submitted manuscript
