Submission Guidelines

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS). Submissions sent via email or other means will not be considered.

Step-by-Step Submission

Authors are required to follow these steps:

  1. Register or log in to the journal website
  2. Initiate a new submission
  3. Complete the submission checklist confirming compliance
  4. Upload all required files
  5. Enter complete and accurate metadata
  6. Review all entered information
  7. Make payment of processing charges and confirm submission

Incomplete submissions may be returned before editorial review.

Required Files

Main Manuscript (Anonymous for Double-Blind Review)

  • Must not contain author-identifying information
  • Include title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, and appendices

Title Page (Submitted Separately)

  • Full names of all authors
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Corresponding author’s contact details
  • ORCID iD (preferred)
  • Acknowledgements (if any)

Metadata Requirements

Accurate metadata is essential for indexing and discoverability. Authors must provide:

  • Full title of the manuscript
  • Abstract (150–250 words)
  • 4–6 keywords
  • Full author details
  • Correctly formatted references

Incomplete metadata may delay processing or publication.

Author Declarations

Authors must confirm the following during submission:

  • The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
  • All authors have approved the submission
  • Disclosure of competing interests
  • Compliance with ethical standards
  • Agreement to copyright and licensing terms

False declarations may result in rejection or further action in accordance with publication ethics guidelines.

Peer Review Process

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process.

  • Author and reviewer identities are concealed
  • Manuscripts are reviewed by subject experts
  • Decisions are based on academic merit
  • Editors make the final decision

Possible Decisions

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Review timelines vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

After Submission

  • Automated acknowledgement is sent
  • Initial editorial screening is conducted
  • Eligible manuscripts proceed to peer review
  • Authors receive decisions with reviewer comments

Revision Process

Authors invited to revise must:

  • Submit revisions within the given timeline
  • Clearly indicate changes made
  • Address all reviewer comments

Failure to submit revisions on time may result in withdrawal.

Final Submission and Publication

Upon acceptance:

  • Submit final publication-ready files
  • Review proofs for corrections
  • Article is published in an upcoming issue

Compliance and Best Practices

The journal follows international standards, including:

  • Publication ethics guidelines (COPE)
  • Open access licensing (CC BY 4.0)
  • Digital archiving systems (LOCKSS, PKP PN)

Important Note

All submissions must comply with journal requirements. Non-compliant manuscripts may be desk rejected.

Common Issues Leading to Rejection

Avoid the following:

  • Incomplete or incorrect metadata
  • Failure to anonymize the manuscript
  • Plagiarism or high similarity
  • Formatting or referencing errors
  • Lack of academic rigor or relevance