Article Types and Manuscript Structure

1. Accepted Article Types

The journal accepts:

1. Original Research Articles
2. Review Articles
3. Systematic Reviews
4. Bibliometric Studies
5. Interdisciplinary Studies
6. Scholarly Exchange and Commentary
7. Scoping Reviews
8. Policy Analysis Articles
9. Comparative Studies
10. Meta-Analyses
11. Policy-Oriented Research Articles
12. Technical Notes
13. Methodological Studies

2. Manuscript Structure by Article Type

2.1. Original Research Articles

Original research articles present new, original research findings based on a clearly defined research question, an appropriate methodology, valid data, rigorous analysis, and well-supported conclusions.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Literature Review
6. Theoretical Framework, Research Model, or Hypotheses
7. Research Methodology
8. Research Results
9. Discussion
10. Conclusion
11. Theoretical and Practical Implications
12. Limitations and Future Research Directions
13. Statements and Declarations
14. References
15. Appendices or Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 6,000-9,000 words.
References: 40-80 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 10.

2.2. Review Articles

Review articles synthesize, evaluate, and interpret previously published academic literature on a given topic, concept, theory, policy issue, or field of research.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Scope and Objectives of the Review
6. Review Approach or Literature Selection
7. Thematic Review
8. Critical Discussion
9. Research Gaps
10. Future Research Directions
11. Conclusion
12. Statements and Declarations
13. References

Recommended length: 7,000-10,000 words.
References: 70-150 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 10.

2.3. Systematic Reviews

Systematic reviews answer a clearly defined research question through a transparent, reproducible process of searching, screening, selecting, appraising, and synthesizing the literature.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Research Question(s)
6. Methods
   • Search Strategy
   • Databases
   • Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
   • Screening Process
   • Data Extraction
   • Quality Assessment of Studies
7. Results
   • Study Selection Flow Diagram
8. Discussion
9. Research Gaps and Implications
10. Conclusion
11. Statements and Declarations
12. References
13. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 7,000-10,000 words.
References: 60-200 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 12.

2.4. Bibliometric Studies

Bibliometric studies use quantitative methods to analyze publication trends, citation structures, keyword co-occurrence, collaboration networks, knowledge structures, and thematic evolution within a field.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Background
6. Data and Methods
   • Database Selection
   • Search Query
   • Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
   • Data Cleaning
   • Bibliometric Analysis Tools
7. Results
   • Publication Trends
   • Citation Analysis
   • Keyword Co-occurrence
   • Co-authorship Network
   • Thematic Mapping
8. Discussion
9. Gaps and Future Research Directions
10. Conclusion
11. Statements and Declarations
12. References
13. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 6,500-9,000 words.
References: 70-200 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 12.

2.5. Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary studies integrate concepts, theories, methods, data, or analytical perspectives from two or more disciplines to address complex research problems.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Interdisciplinary Research Problem
6. Foundations from Relevant Disciplines
7. Integrated Conceptual or Analytical Framework
8. Research Methodology
9. Research Results
10. Integrative Discussion
11. Theoretical, Methodological, Practical, or Policy Implications
12. Limitations and Future Research Directions
13. Conclusion
14. Statements and Declarations
15. References
16. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 6,500-9,500 words.
References: 50-120 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 10.

2.6. Scholarly Exchange and Commentary

Scholarly exchange and commentary articles present well-grounded academic arguments, critical reflection, conceptual discussion, policy analysis, or scholarly responses to emerging issues.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Context of the Issue
6. Main Argument
7. Scholarly Discussion
8. Theoretical, Policy, or Practical Implications
9. Conclusion
10. Statements and Declarations
11. References

Recommended length: 3,000-5,000 words.
References: 20-50 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 5.

2.7. Scoping Reviews

Scoping reviews aim to identify the scope, extent of coverage, key concepts, types of evidence, research gaps, and developmental trends within a field of research.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Rationale for the Scoping Review
6. Objectives and Review Questions
7. Methods
   • Search Strategy
   • Databases and Information Sources
   • Selection Criteria
   • Screening Process
   • Data Extraction and Charting
   • Synthesis Approach
8. Results
   • Evidence Mapping
9. Discussion
10. Research Gaps and Future Directions
11. Conclusion
12. Statements and Declarations
13. References
14. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 7,000-10,000 words.
References: 60-200 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 12.

2.8. Policy Analysis Articles

Policy analysis articles examine public policy, institutional regulations, governance frameworks, legal instruments, enforcement mechanisms, or policy outcomes.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Policy Context and Policy Problem
6. Literature Review or Analytical Framework
7. Policy Objectives and Instruments
8. Analytical Methods or Approach
9. Analytical Results
10. Discussion
11. Policy Implications and Recommendations
12. Limitations and Future Policy Research Directions
13. Conclusion
14. Statements and Declarations
15. References
16. Appendices or Policy Documents (if any)

Recommended length: 5,500-8,500 words.
References: 40-100 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 8.

2.9. Comparative Studies

Comparative studies examine similarities, differences, patterns, mechanisms, or outcomes across two or more cases, countries, regions, organizations, policies, systems, or social groups.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Rationale for the Comparative Study
6. Literature Review
7. Comparative Framework or Criteria
8. Research Methodology
9. Description of Cases or Contexts
10. Comparative Results
11. Discussion
12. Theoretical, Practical, or Policy Implications
13. Limitations and Future Research Directions
14. Conclusion
15. Statements and Declarations
16. References
17. Appendices (if any)

Recommended length: 6,000-9,000 words.
References: 40-100 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 10.

2.10. Meta-Analyses

Meta-analyses use statistical methods to synthesize quantitative results from multiple independent studies in order to estimate a pooled effect, assess heterogeneity, and evaluate the robustness of the evidence.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Research Question or Hypotheses
6. Methods
   • Search Strategy
   • Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
   • Data Extraction
   • Effect Size Metrics
   • Statistical Model
   • Heterogeneity Assessment
   • Publication Bias Assessment
7. Results
   • Forest Plot and/or Funnel Plot
8. Discussion
9. Conclusion
10. Statements and Declarations
11. References
12. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 7,500-10,500 words.
References: 60-200 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 12.

2.11. Policy-Oriented Research Articles

Policy-oriented research articles focus on research issues with clear policy implications for government, enterprises, public institutions, markets, or society.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Research or Policy Context
6. Research Problem and Policy Objectives
7. Literature Review or Analytical Framework
8. Research Methodology
9. Research Results
10. Discussion
11. Managerial or Policy Implications
12. Policy Recommendations
13. Limitations and Future Research Directions
14. Conclusion
15. Statements and Declarations
16. References
17. Appendices (if any)

Recommended length: 5,500-8,500 words.
References: 40-100 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 8.

2.12. Technical Notes

Technical notes present, concisely but rigorously, technical developments, procedures, tools, datasets, algorithms, models, experimental setups, technical solutions, or software implementations.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Technical Context or Technical Problem
6. Description of the Technique, Tool, Model, Dataset, or Procedure
7. Validation, Testing, or Illustration
8. Results or Technical Performance
9. Discussion
10. Applications, Advantages, and Limitations
11. Conclusion
12. Statements and Declarations
13. References
14. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 3,000-5,500 words.
References: 20-50 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 8.

2.13. Methodological Studies

Methodological studies develop, adapt, validate, compare, or critically evaluate research methods, models, tools, algorithms, procedures, or measurement scales.

Recommended structure:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Methodological Problem
6. Review of Existing Methods
7. Proposed Method, Model, Tool, or Framework
8. Validation, Illustration, or Case Application
9. Results
10. Discussion
11. Advantages, Limitations, and Scope of Application
12. Conclusion
13. Statements and Declarations
14. References
15. Supplementary Materials (if any)

Recommended length: 5,500-8,500 words.
References: 40-80 sources.
Tables/figures: no more than 10.