Manuscript Formatting & Style Guidelines

To ensure clarity, consistency, and professional presentation, authors are required to follow the formatting and design standards outlined below.


Font and Text Formatting

  • Main text must be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Margins should be set to 1 inch on all sides.
  • Page numbers must be included.
  • Text should be justified and clearly legible.

Headings and Subheadings

  • Headings should be clearly distinguished and consistently formatted.
  • Use a logical hierarchy of headings and subheadings to structure the manuscript.

Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

  • Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and provided with clear titles.
  • Sources must be acknowledged where applicable.
  • Visual elements should be of high quality and relevant to the text.

Language and Readability

  • Manuscripts must be written in clear, academic English.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring grammatical accuracy and coherence.
  • Excessive jargon should be avoided unless contextually required.