AUTHOR GUIDELINES

We welcome high-quality submissions from researchers, academics, and students across diverse disciplines. This section provides guidance on manuscript preparation, submission procedures, and formatting requirements.

Manuscript Preparation

Eligibility and Originality
All submissions must be original, unpublished work and must not be under consideration elsewhere.

Types of Acceptable Submissions

• Journal articles
• Theses and dissertations
• Conference papers
• Case studies
• Technical and policy reports

Structure of the Manuscript

• Title
• Abstract (150–300 words)
• Keywords (3–6)
• Introduction
• Results
• Discussion
• Recommendations (where applicable)
• References

Language and Writing Quality
All manuscripts must be written in clear academic English.

Ethical Considerations
Authors must adhere strictly to ethical research standards. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are prohibited.

Submission Process

1. Submission – Authors submit manuscripts with required metadata.
2. Initial Screening (1–7 days) – Compliance and scope review.
3. Editorial and/or Peer Review (7–14 days) – Quality and originality assessment.
4. Revision (if required) – Revised manuscripts should be returned within 7 days.
5. Acceptance and Publication – Accepted manuscripts proceed to publication.

Formatting Requirements

General Formatting

• Clear academic English
• APA 7th edition recommended
• Consistent headings and citations

File Format

• Accepted formats: .docx and .doc
• Manuscripts must be plagiarism-free

Metadata Requirements

• Full name(s)
• Institutional affiliation
• Email address
• Abstract and keywords
• Year of publication

Copyright and Licensing

• Authors retain full copyright
• The repository receives non-exclusive distribution rights
• Open access licensing is encouraged

Article Processing Charges (APC)

This repository operates on an APC-free publication model. Optional technical service fees apply only for DOI registration and related support services.

APC Structure

• Journal Articles: $15–$20
• Conference Papers: $10
• Theses/Dissertations: $5

What the Fee Covers

• DOI registration
• Technical formatting support
• Digital archiving and indexing preparation
• Author certificates

Waiver Policy
Waivers may be granted to:

• Students
• Early-career researchers
• Authors from low-resource settings

Review and Feedback Timeline

• Initial screening: 1–7 days
• Editorial and/or peer review: 7–14 days
• Revision period (if required): within 7 days
• Final publication