Manuscript format

Submission Method: Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the journal's online submission system. No physical/ emailed submissions will be accepted.
File Format: Please submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format. Make sure all text, figures, and tables are embedded within the document.
Language: Manuscripts should be written in English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscript proofread and language edited prior to submission.
Plagiarism: All manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism using industry-standard tools. Authors must ensure that their submission is original and properly cites any sources used.

Your manuscript should include the following sections, formatted as outlined:

Title Page: (title page must be submitted separately from the anonymised manuscript)

Title of the article (concise and descriptive)
Full names and affiliations of all authors (including email addresses)
Corresponding author designation
Acknowledgments (if applicable)
Declaration of conflict of interest. If none please insert the statement "The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest."

A 250 word concise summary of the article, including the background, aims/objectives, methods, key findings, and conclusions.
Avoid references in the abstract.

Provide a detailed description of the research design, participants, data collection methods, and analysis techniques.
Ensure transparency to allow replication of the study.

Present the findings in a clear and structured manner, using tables and figures where appropriate.
Interpret the data without over-explaining.

Analyse and interpret the findings in the context of previous research.
Discuss the implications of your results for theory, practice, and future research.
Acknowledge any limitations of the study.
Propose recommendations for future research or practical applications.

Use APA (7th edition) style for citing references. Include only those that are directly cited in the manuscript.
Ensure that all references are complete and correctly formatted.
All references generated or supported by artificial intelligence (AI) must be verified against the original sources. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all cited material. The inclusion of fabricated or AI-hallucinated citations will be treated as falsification or fabrication, not as a minor error. The editorial team reserves the right to reject manuscripts on this basis.

All figures and tables must be numbered consecutively and referred to in the text.
Provide clear and concise titles and legends for each figure/table.
High-quality images and charts should be submitted in separate files (JPEG, PNG, or TIFF).

Text: Use Arial font size 11 for body text, size 16 for title, size 14 for subheadings, 1.5-line spacing and 1-inch margins on all sides.
Headings: Use bold font for headings and subheadings. Follow this format:

Human and Animal Rights: If your study involves human participants or animals, you must provide confirmation that ethical approval was obtained from the appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board.
Informed Consent: Authors should ensure that written informed consent was obtained from all participants (where applicable) and that confidentiality is maintained.
Conflict of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial, personal, or professional relationships that may influence the study.

You may acknowledge individuals or organisations that supported your research, including funding sources and institutions. The names of funders will be anonymised for peer-review and revealed when the paper is published.

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