Submission Process
Before submitting a manuscript, authors must first register and log in as an author in the journal’s submission system.
Submission Channel
All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s OJS (Open Journal Systems) platform. Submissions sent via email will not be processed or considered.
Manuscript Length
Manuscripts should contain 5,000–7,000 words, excluding the Abstract and References sections.
Language and Format
Manuscripts must be written in English and saved in .doc, .docx, or .rtf format using a single-column layout.
Typography
The manuscript must use Times New Roman, font size 12, with single spacing on A4 paper and 2.54 cm margins on all sides.
Layout Restrictions
Headers and footers are not required. Authors may use endnotes instead of footnotes if necessary.
Main Headings
Articles must follow this structure: ABSTRACT, INTRODUCTION, METHOD, FINDINGS, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION, and REFERENCES.
Optional Sections
Authors may include ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and APPENDIX sections if necessary to support the research.
Title Standards
The title must be centered, written in sentence case, with font size 14, and should not exceed 15 words.
Abstract Requirements
The abstract must contain 200–250 words describing the research background, objectives, methodology, main findings, and conclusion, followed by 3–5 keywords.
Introduction (15–20% of manuscript)
This section explains the research background, context, literature review, and research objectives. Authors must clearly explain how the study transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries and why a transdisciplinary approach is necessary.
Method (10–15% of manuscript)
This section describes the research design, site, participants or documents, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. It should also explain the integration of methodologies from different scientific disciplines.
Findings and Discussion (40–60% of manuscript)
This section presents the results of data analysis and answers the research questions. Authors should interpret the results across multiple disciplines and discuss their broader societal implications.
Conclusion
This section summarizes the main findings and restates the key conclusions of the study.
Citation Style
All citations, quotations, tables, figures, and references must follow the APA 7th Edition style.
Citation Consistency
All sources cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Reference Recency
At least 80% of references should be from sources published within the last five years.
Reference Quality
References should come from reputable journal articles, academic books, or research reports/theses. Citations from journals should make up at least 80% of the total references.
In-Text Citation Format
Use brackets with the author’s last name and year. For direct quotations, include the page number (e.g., p. 78 or pp. 78–89).
