Formatting Guidelines
Formatting Guide for Research Article Sections
Assuming you have already reviewed the details provided under About the Journal, Processing Fee, Processing Timeline, and Content Guidelines. If not, we encourage you to do so before proceeding further.
After developing the content of a research manuscript, formatting remains a stage that often presents difficulties for many authors. To help address this challenge, we have prepared this guide.
It walks you through the next critical step in your publication journey: formatting your research article manuscript. Each element or section is outlined with clear instructions and recommended formatting standards to help you present your work professionally and confidently.
Front Matter
Line Spacing: 1.5 lines
Alignment: Left aligned
| Element / Section | Font Type | Font Size | Font Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Arial | 14 | Bold |
| Author Names | Arial | 11 | Regular |
| Affiliations | Arial | 10 | Regular |
| Abstract (Heading) | Arial | 11 | Bold |
| Abstract (Content) | Times New Roman | 11 | Regular |
| Keywords (Heading) | Arial | 10 | Bold |
| Keywords (Content) | Times New Roman | 10 | Regular |
Main Article Body / Manuscript Body
Line Spacing: 1.5 lines
Alignment: Justified
Sections: Introduction, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Future Research
| Element / Section | Font Type | Font Size | Font Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heading 1 | Arial | 12 | Bold |
| Heading 2 | Arial | 11 | Bold |
| Heading 3 | Arial | 11 | Bold, Italic |
| Content | Times New Roman | 11 | Regular |
Back Matter
Line Spacing: 1.5 lines
Alignment: Justified
Sections: Acknowledgement, Disclosure of Interest, Funding Information
| Element / Section | Font Type | Font Size | Font Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heading 1 | Arial | 12 | Bold |
| Heading 2 | Arial | 11 | Bold |
| Heading 3 | Arial | 11 | Bold, Italic |
| Content | Times New Roman | 11 | Regular |
References
Line Spacing: Single line
Alignment: Left aligned
Format: APA citation style
| Element / Section | Font Type | Font Size | Font Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| References | Times New Roman | 11 | Regular |
Appendix
Line Spacing: 1.5 lines
Alignment: Justified
| Element / Section | Font Type | Font Size | Font Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heading 1 | Arial | 12 | Bold |
| Heading 2 | Arial | 11 | Bold |
| Heading 3 | Arial | 11 | Bold, Italic |
| Content | Times New Roman | 11 | Regular |
Tables and Figures
| Element / Section | Font Type | Font Size | Font Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figure Captions – below figure | Times New Roman | 10 | Italic |
| Table Titles – above table | Times New Roman | 10 | Bold |