As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Author Guidelines
The following guidelines are to be strictly followed by authors submitting manuscripts for publication in JSSKH:
Language and Style
Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.
If the manuscript contains words or text in any other language (indigenous or foreign), an English translation must be provided.
Authors are expected to use formal academic writing; colloquial language and informal expressions are discouraged.
File Format and Submission
Only MS Word (.doc or .docx) files are accepted. PDF submissions are not allowed.
Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal's official submission system or email as directed.
Manuscript Formatting
Font Style: Times New Roman
Font Size:
Title of the article: 14, bold, with initial capital letters for all words
Abstract and keywords: 12, with headings also in 12
Main text, headings, and references: 12
Authors' names and affiliations: 10
Line spacing: 1.0 (single-spaced)
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Indentation:
The first paragraph after each heading: no indentation
Subsequent paragraphs under the same heading: with indentation
Title Page and Authorship
The title page must include:
Full title of the manuscript
Authors’ names in the order they should appear in the published paper
Authors’ affiliations (Department, University/Institution, City, Country)
Corresponding author’s email address
Once submitted, the order of authors cannot be changed without written consent from all authors.
Abstract and Keywords
Manuscripts must include an abstract of 150–250 words summarizing the main findings and purpose of the study.
3–6 keywords should be provided immediately after the abstract.
Headings and Subheadings
Headings should be bold and capitalized appropriately.
Subheadings should follow the journal’s hierarchy clearly, maintaining the same font and size (12) and bold formatting.
Tables, Figures, and Illustrations
All figures and tables should be clearly labeled and placed within the manuscript where appropriate.
Figures must be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) in JPG or PNG format if submitted separately.
Each table and figure should have a descriptive title and caption.
References and Citations
References must follow the APA 7th edition style.
All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and all references in the list must be cited in the text.
Footnotes are discouraged; in-text citations are preferred.
Page Numbering
Pages should be numbered consecutively at the bottom right, starting from the title page.
Ethical Considerations
Authors must ensure that the manuscript represents original work and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
Proper acknowledgment of sources must be made to avoid plagiarism.
Any research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical guidelines and include an approval statement from the relevant ethics committee.
Length of Manuscript
The manuscript should not exceed 8,000 words, including abstract, references, tables, and figures.
Longer manuscripts may be considered upon special request and editorial approval.
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript based on reviewer comments before final acceptance.
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