Documents For Submission

All manuscripts submitted to the journal must be in Microsoft Words format (PDF submissions will not be acceptable) strictly conform to the prescribed official Manuscript Template provided below by the journal. This policy ensures consistency, clarity, and efficiency throughout the editorial and peer review process.

Please DOWNLOAD the followings for completion and submission:

1. Manuscript Template
2. Title Page: Author(s) details, Contribution & Declaration Form
3. Reviewer Recommendation Form

NOTE

1. Purpose and Scope
The manuscript template standardises formatting, structure, and presentation for all submissions, facilitating fair and efficient editorial processing and peer review. It reduces the likelihood of editorial rejection and delays.

2. Mandatory Manuscript Template Elements
The manuscript must be fully anonymised and ensure any identifying information is removed from the main manuscript document and included on the Title Page instead. Do not include any author names in the manuscript file name and remove names from headers and footers. This version of the manuscript will be sent to the peer reviewers. The Title Page will not be sent to peer reviewers.

3. Title Page & Authors Contribution
Providing author contribution details enables the editor to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical integrity in the publication process. Clear attribution of each author’s role helps editors assess whether authorship criteria have been met in accordance with established standards (e.g., ICMJE guidelines), prevents inappropriate authorship practices such as guest or ghost authorship, and supports the fair allocation of academic credit. Author contribution statements also assist editors in addressing authorship disputes, managing conflicts of interest, and maintaining the credibility and trustworthiness of the scholarly record.

4. Reviewer Recommendation 
Recommending potential reviewers assists the editorial office in identifying qualified subject-matter experts who possess the appropriate expertise to evaluate the scholarly merit, methodological rigor, and relevance of a submitted manuscript. Author suggestions help to expedite the peer-review process by highlighting researchers who are familiar with the field and capable of providing informed, independent, and constructive assessments. The final selection of reviewers remains entirely at the discretion of the editorial team, ensuring that all reviews are conducted in accordance with established ethical standards and principles of impartiality.

5. Updates and Compliance
The editorial office will update the template and guidelines as needed. Corresponding author should check and use the latest version available at the time of submission.