1. General Requirements

Tables and figures must be numbered, captioned, and embedded within the main text immediately after their first reference, not placed at the end of the manuscript.

2. Full Paper Structure

Manuscripts must be organised in the following order:

1. Title – clear and specific, accurately reflecting the paper’s content.
2. Author(s) – full names, institutional affiliations, and corresponding author’s email.
3. Abstract (150–200 words) – placed immediately after the title and author information and including purpose/aim, theoretical framework, methodology, key findings or contributions, implications/relevance, and 4–6 keywords.

3. Main Text

The body of the paper must include the following sections:

3.1 Introduction

• Background and context
• Research problem and objectives
• Significance of the study
• Theoretical relevance or policy/practice importance

3.2 Methodology

• Research design and approach
• Participants or data sources
• Data collection methods
• Analytical procedures
• Ethical considerations

3.3 Findings / Discussion

• Clear presentation of results
• Interpretation and critical discussion
• Links to theory, literature, practice, or policy
• Implications for research, practice, or social policy

3.4 Conclusion

• Summary of main findings
• Contributions to knowledge or practice
• Limitations
• Recommendations for future research or applications

4. References, Tables, Figures & Formatting Notes

References

• Follow APA 7th edition strictly
• Include only sources cited in the text
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all references

Tables and Figures

• Number consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1)
• Provide clear, descriptive captions
• Insert immediately after first mention in the text
• Ensure APA-compliant formatting and readability

Formatting Notes

• Avoid footnotes except when absolutely necessary
• Use headings and subheadings consistently
• Use inclusive, non-discriminatory language
• Thoroughly proofread the manuscript before submission