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.
