Template Journal
Please refer to the template below:
Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts must be prepared using the following format and structure:
- Paper Size: A4
- Margins: 1 inch (top, bottom, left, right)
- Justification: Full (left and right)
- Title
- Must accurately reflect the manuscript’s content.
- Centered at the top of the first page.
- Use 14-point Baskerville Old Face, Capitalize Each Word.
A separate cover page must be submitted, listing all authors’ names, affiliations, the corresponding author’s full contact information, and email.
- Abstract
- Word count: 150–200 words.
- Should briefly cover: Introduction (importance & significance), Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
- Must be written in 12-point Baskerville Old Face, without references, citations, or equations.
- For articles in Malay or Arabic, an extended English abstract is required, describing:
- Purpose
- Methodology
- Findings
- Originality/Value
- Paper Type
- Include 3–6 keywords (12-point Garamond), placed below the abstract.
- Introduction
Provides a thorough background, literature review, the motivation behind the research, and clearly outlines the study’s objectives and hypotheses.
- Methodology
Describes the research design and methods in sufficient detail to allow replication by other researchers.
- Results
Clearly presents the research findings. All illustrations, tables, and figures must be relevant, well-labeled, and enhance understanding of the results.
- Conclusion
Summarizes the impact of the study and its implications for research or policy. May include recommendations for future studies.
- Acknowledgements
Mention individuals, institutions, or organizations that supported the work, including sources of funding and grant codes, if applicable.
- References
- Follow the APA 7th edition citation style.
- List references alphabetically.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness in citations (including spelling, date, and titles).
- Endnotes should appear before the reference list and be kept minimal.
- Figures and Tables
Tables
- Number sequentially in the order cited.
- Each table must include:
- A clear, concise title above the table.
- Short, descriptive column headings.
- Explanatory footnotes if necessary.
Figures
- Figures must be self-explanatory with a short, informative caption placed below the image.
- Acceptable file formats: PNG, EPS, TIFF, JPEG, BMP.
- Resolution: 300 dpi (color), 600 dpi (grayscale).
- Number sequentially as Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.
- Presentation
The manuscript should be written in clear, concise language and logically organized. Submissions must meet academic standards in structure and readability.