Author Guidelines

Article Structure

Based on journal template article structure must be sequential and contain according to the following conditions:

Title

The title should be short, clear, and explain the contents of the research paper in an informative way. Avoid writing non-standard abbreviations and terms in the title.

Author(s)

The name of each author (First name Middle (initial) Surname) is written in full (not accompanied by an academic degree), the address of the institution where the research was carried out is written with the name of the department / division followed by the name of the university / institution. If there is more than one affiliation, then use the numbering as a superscript (avoid the asterisks). Use the asterisk superscript for the author as the corresponding author.

Abstract

Abstract contains briefly the research background, research objectives, methods, significant research results, and conclusions. Avoid using abbreviations, diagrams and references. 150-300 words maximum

Keywords

The keywords can be taken from the title, it contains 4-6 keywords which can be any word / phrase. Keywords are sorted alphabetically and separated by comma (,).

1. Introduction

The introduction should present the background or subject matter of the study and clearly state the research objectives, supported by recent research findings as references. Authors are encouraged to use primary sources such as journal articles, conference proceedings, theses, or dissertations. The length of the introduction should not exceed 1,000 words.

2. Method

This section should describe the experimental design and research parameters employed. The methods must be presented concisely but with enough detail to enable replication by other researchers. Research procedures should be explained thoroughly, with references to the original method or any published modifications. Full details of equipment and materials used (e.g., chemicals, microbial strains, plant species, mutants) must be provided. Methods should be written as a continuous text without sub-sections or subheadings, and all measurements must follow the International System of Units (SI).

3. Discussion

This section should present the research findings and provide their interpretation in relation to existing literature. At least 80% of the references cited should be primary sources. Results may be presented in the form of text, figures, or editable tables. Figures and tables must be numbered sequentially according to their citation in the text.

4. Conclusion

The conclusion should directly address the research objectives and provide a concise summary of the findings. It must be presented clearly and supported by relevant data derived from the results and discussion.

5. Acknowledgements (Optional)

Authors may express gratitude to individuals or institutions that contributed to the work, such as research sponsors or resource persons. The acknowledgment section is optional and may be included at the author’s discretion.

6. References

References should preferably be taken from recent sources published within the last five years, with at least 80% drawn from primary references. They must be formatted according to the APA Style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use a reference management tool and to include DOI or PDF links where available. A complete guide on preparing references using APA Style can be downloaded for further details. Download the complete guide on how to write references using APA Style

Publication Stages

1. Submitted Stage

At the submission stage, authors may submit manuscripts online—after creating an account on the journal’s website—or manually through the editorial office. Once a submission is made, a notification is immediately sent to the editorial board. Authors should ensure the following:

• The manuscript complies fully with the journal’s submission guidelines.
• All required submission metadata are accurately completed in the online form or provided with the manual submission.
• Any issues encountered during the submission process are promptly reported to the editorial office for assistance.

2. Pra-Review Stage

In the second stage, the manuscript submitted by the author will be processed by the editor, with the following pre-review conditions applied:

1. Editors who process the manuscripts are selected by the editorial board based on the suitability of the editorial scientific field with the script being processed
2. The time required for processing is at least 2 week after the manuscript is received by the editorial board
3. Some that are reviewed by the editor at this stage are:
   • Does the manuscript match the focus & scope of this journal? If not, the submission will be rejected immediately
   • Does the manuscript match this journal template? If not, the submission will be returned for revision by the author
   • Has the manuscript passed the plagiarism check in accordance with the provisions in this journal? If not, the submission will be returned for revision by the author
   • The deadline for revision at this stage is a maximum of 2 weeks, and will be rejected if it exceeds the deadline
4. The editor will continue to the next stage if the above criteria have passed

3. Reviewing Stage

The quality of the publication is determined at this stage. The editor assigns the manuscript to qualified reviewers for evaluation, under the following conditions:

1. Reviewers are selected by editors based on the suitability of the scientific field, at least 2 reviewers
2. Reviewers are given a deadline few days to respond to editor requests and 1-2 weeks to complete the review of manuscript
3. The editor together with the reviewers will review the manuscript using the single blind review method
4. Some that were reviewed by peer groups at this stage are presented in full in the peer-review policy
5. After the review process is complete, the editor will make a decision on the manuscript based on the recommendations from the reviewers
   • If a minor revision is required: The manuscript will be returned to the author for revision with a deadline of 2 weeks, then the editor will proceed to the next stage after the manuscript is revised
   • If a major revision is required: The manuscript will be returned to the author for revision with a deadline of 2 weeks, then the peer groups will review it again in the second round (back to point 3.b)
6. The editor will take a decision to accepted if the above criteria have been exceeded, A notification that the article is accepted and can be published is sent along with the author's fee bill
7. After the fees are paid, the editor will proceed to the next stage

4. Editing Stage

At this stage, the editorial team carries out the majority of the work. Authors are generally only required to await the publication schedule, with communication between the editor and author(s) taking place if necessary.

1. Copyediting

   The editor will check each manuscript and edit it if necessary, any changes made by the editor to the manuscript will be notified to the author(s) to approve the changes. Checks that will be carried out is:

   • The words uses, sentences and grammar of the manuscript
   • Typing errors, and ensuring all information contained in figures, tables and graphs is clear
   • Reference style, and ensuring all DOI or URL listed on the reference is searchable
   • Plagiarism check is carried out in the next process, pay attention to the plagiarism policy
2. Editing Layout

   The editor will format the manuscript according to the journal’s layout template and convert it into a PDF file. This version will include page numbering, DOI, copyright, licensing information, and other required details.

3. Scheduling Publication

   Authors are advised to plan wisely and consider the time required for their manuscripts to be published in this journal. Once a manuscript has been accepted, it will be published immediately and scheduled for inclusion in an issue as follows:

   • Publication frequency: Manuscripts are published online immediately after acceptance. Each issue is formally released in the last week of the scheduled months (June and December) and contains up to 30 articles.

   • Scheduling: To be included in the current issue, manuscripts must have completed the publication stage at least one week before the scheduled release date.

   • Overflow policy: If an issue reaches its maximum of 30 articles, additional accepted manuscripts will automatically be scheduled for the next issue.

5. Indexing Stage

This journal operates under an open access policy. All published articles are immediately available to the public for free reading and downloading. To enhance dissemination and visibility, published articles are automatically indexed. In accordance with copyright and licensing policies, authors may redistribute their work through institutional repositories, social media, personal websites, or other indexing platforms, provided that this journal is acknowledged as the original place of publication.