Writing and Formatting

File Format

Ijik asks you to provide the editable source files for your entire submission (including figures, tables, and text graphics). Some guidelines:

·         Save files in an editable format, using the extension .doc/.docx for Word files and .tex for LaTeX files. A PDF is not an acceptable source file. Word files in a single-column layout. Double-column formatting is only permitted for LaTeX submissions.

·         Remove any strikethrough and underlined text from your manuscript unless it has scientific significance related to your article.

·         Use spell-check and grammar-check functions to avoid errors.

Title page

You are required to include the following details in the title page information:

·         Article title. Article titles should be concise and informative.

·      Please avoid abbreviations and formulas, where possible, unless they are established and widely understood.

·         Author names. Provide the given name(s) and family name(s) of each author. The order of authors should match the order in the submission system.

·         Carefully check that all names are accurately spelled. If needed, you can add your name between parentheses in your own script after the English transliteration.

·         Affiliations. Add affiliation addresses, referring to where the work was carried out, below the author names. Indicate affiliations using a lower-case superscript letter immediately after the author's name and in front of the corresponding address. Ensure that you provide the full postal address of each affiliation, including the country name and, if available, the email address of each author.

·      Corresponding author. Clearly indicate who will handle correspondence for your article at all stages of the refereeing and publication process and also post-publication. This responsibility includes answering any future queries about your results, data, methodology, and materials. It is important that the email address and contact details of your corresponding author are kept up to date during the submission and publication process.

·         Present/permanent address. If an author has moved since the work described in your article was carried out, or the author was visiting during that time, a "present address" (or "permanent address") can be indicated by a footnote to the author's name. The address where the author carried out the work must be retained as their main affiliation address. Use superscript numerals for such footnotes.

TITLE OF THE ARTICLE (14 pt, Bold, Centered)

Author Name1, Author Name2

Affiliation / University

Email: author@email.com

 

Abstract

This paper template provides the required formatting for journal articles. The abstract should be between 150–200 words and summarize the research objectives, methods, key findings, and conclusions.

Keywords: Keyword1, Keyword2, Keyword3, Keyword4

 

1. Introduction

Introduce the research problem, background of the study, and research objectives.

2. Literature Review

Discuss previous studies, theoretical framework, and research gap.

3. Methodology

Explain research design, sampling, data collection methods, and analysis techniques.

4. Results and Discussion

Present research findings and interpret them with reference to previous studies.

5. Conclusion

Summarize key findings, implications, and recommendations.

References (APA Style)

Author, A. A. (2020). Title of the article. Journal Name, 10(2), 100–120.