Format: Article files should be provided in Microsoft word format
Article length: Articles length is yet to be determined. This will include all text, for example, the structured abstract, references, all text in tables, and figures and appendices.
Article title: A concisely worded title should be provided.
Author name: We will reproduce it exactly, so any middle names and/or initials authors want featured must be included.
Author affiliation: This should be where they were based when the research for the paper was conducted.
Structured abstract:
All submissions must include a structured abstract, following the format outlined below.
These four sub-headings and their accompanying explanations must always be included:
·Purpose
·Design/methodology/approach
·Findings
·Originality
The following three sub-headings are optional and can be included, if applicable:
·Research limitations/implications
·Practical implications
·Social implications
The maximum length of your abstract should be 250 words in total, including keywords and article classification (conceptual or empirical paper).
Tables and figures: Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals (e.g. 1, 2, etc.). All figures (charts, diagrams, line drawings, webpages/screenshots, and photographic images) should be submitted electronically in any of the following format: jpeg, .bmp, and .tiff.
References: All references in your manuscript must be formatted using the APA Referencing Style.
As part of the submission process, authors will be made to suggest at least two potential reviewers. Authors are free to acknowledge reviewers in the acknowledge section of the accepted manuscript. This show come before the reference section.
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
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