Requirements for Submission of Manuscripts

Submission and Initial Screening

1. Required Forms

A written undertaking to comply with standards and a COI declaration must be submitted via email or the online system.

2. Submission Format

An electronic copy in Word format, matching the journal’s template.

3. Manuscript Numbering

A unique system-generated reference number must be included on all documents related to the manuscript.

4. Preliminary Review

Initial screening for adherence, scientific soundness, and relevance. May result in early rejection with explanation.

Originality and Quotation Policy

5. Plagiarism Check

All submissions undergo strict originality screening with iThenticate to ensure compliance with citation ethics.

6. Quotation Policy

Total quotations must not exceed 20% of the manuscript, subject to:

  • - Direct Quotations: No more than 30% of the 20% total quotation allowance.
  • - Scholarly Exceptions: Permitted only with prior written approval from the Editor-in-Chief.

Peer Review Process and Guidelines

7. Peer Review: Evaluated by qualified referees assigned by the editorial board.
8. Responsibilities: Assessments via approved forms only; no direct manuscript editing.
14. Standards: All evaluations are conducted in accordance with standardized forms.
15. Confidentiality: Referee evaluations and deliberations are strictly confidential.

9. Evaluation Categories

a. Accepted b. Minor revisions c. Major revisions d. Rejected

10. Minimum Score

Must receive at least 65% to qualify for publication.

65%

11. Evaluation Timeline

Alternate referees are assigned for unjustified delays.

15 Days

12. Rejection & 13. Author Response

- Rejection of Reports: The board can reject referee feedback lacking reasoning or timeliness.

- Author Response: Authors must address all comments. Disagreements are settled by the board.

Publication Priorities

16. Priority Criteria

Manuscripts are prioritized based on:

  • a. Timely completion of the review and revision process.
  • b. Disciplinary diversity and author inclusiveness.
  • c. Relevance to local issues and urgent topics identified by the board.