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Submission Preparation Checklist

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

Language and Scope

Manuscripts must be written in English and may take the form of empirical research, field studies, literature-based analyses, or scholarly articles examining digital sociopolitical issues.

Manuscript Format

Submissions should be prepared using Microsoft Word on A4-sized paper, with a length of approximately 6,500–10,000 words (excluding references). Text should use Palatino Linotype, 11 pt, with 1.5 line spacing.

Structure of Research Articles

  • Title

Titles must be concise, informative, and no longer than 14 words. Avoid abbreviations or ambiguous phrasing.

  • Author Information

Author names should be written without academic titles. Institutional affiliations should appear beneath the manuscript title. For multi-author manuscripts, the editorial office will correspond only with the first (or designated corresponding) author, whose email address must be clearly provided.

  • Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should be 200–250 words and summarise the study’s aim, methodology, and main findings. Include 3–5 keywords.

  • Introduction

This section should present the general background, research questions or hypotheses, and a brief review of the literature. The purpose or objective of the study should be stated at the end of the section.

  • Methods

The methods section must detail the research design, data collection procedures, analytical approach, and other relevant methodological considerations. Descriptions should be sufficiently clear to allow readers to assess the study’s rigor, reliability, and validity. 

  • Results

Authors should describe their key findings clearly and in detail.

  • Discussion

This section should interpret the results, relate them to the research questions, and support arguments with appropriate data. The discussion should demonstrate how the findings address or explain the issues raised in the introduction.

  • Conclusion

The conclusion should summarise the main insights and offer recommendations or implications. Summaries must directly relate to the research objectives or hypotheses and should not merely repeat earlier sections. Recommendations should indicate possible directions for further inquiry or application.

  • References

All works cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list. At least 80% of sources should be recent scholarly journal articles (published within the last 10 years), while the remaining may include books, theses, or other relevant materials. All references must follow the APA citation style and be listed alphabetically.

This journal applies an APA-based referencing style suitable for interdisciplinary work in digital studies, sociohumanities, media research, and critical social inquiry. Authors should ensure citation accuracy and consistency throughout their manuscript.

  • In-Text Citations

Two forms of in-text citations are permitted:

  • Parenthetical citation: (Ananda, 2021)
  • Narrative citation: Anannda (2021)
  • Author Formatting in In-Text Citations
    • Single author: (surname, year: page number, if relevant)
    • Two authors: (first author surname & second author surname: page number, if relevant)
    • Three authors: (first author surname, second author surname, & third author surname: page number, if relevant)
    • Four authors: (first author surname, second author surname, third author surname, & fourth author surname: page number, if relevant)
    • More than four authors: (first author surname et al., year: page number, if relevant)
  • Reference List
    • The reference list appears at the end of the article and includes only sources cited in the text. Entries should be arranged alphabetically, and if multiple works by the same author(s) exist, they should be ordered chronologically.
    • Authors are strongly encouraged to use citation management tools such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Examples of Reference Formats (APA-Based)

Journal Article: 

  • Grady, J. S., Her, M., Moreno, G., Perez, C., & Yelinek, J. (2019). Emotions in storybooks: A comparison of storybooks that represent ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 8(3), 207–217. https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000185
  • Parenthetical: (Grady et al., 2019)
  • Narrative: Grady et al. (2019)

Book:

  • Jackson, L. M. (2019). The psychology of prejudice: From attitudes to social action (2nd ed.). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000
  • Sapolsky, R. M. (2017). Behave: The biology of humans at our best and worst. Penguin Books.
  • Parenthetical: (Jackson, 2019; Sapolsky, 2017)
  • Narrative: Jackson (2019) and Sapolsky (2017)

Edited Book

  • Kesharwani, P. (Ed.). (2020). Nanotechnology based approaches for tuberculosis treatment. Academic Press.
  • Torino, G. C., Rivera, D. P., Capodilupo, C. M., Nadal, K. L., & Sue, D. W. (Eds.). (2019). Microaggression theory: Influence and implications. John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119466642
  • Parenthetical: (Kesharwani, 2020; Torino et al., 2019)
  • Narrative: Kesharwani (2020) and Torino et al. (2019)

Thesis or Dissertation

  • Kabir, J. M. (2016). Factors influencing customer satisfaction at a fast food hamburger chain: The relationship between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty (Publication No. 10169573) [Doctoral dissertation, Wilmington University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.
  • Miranda, C. (2019). Exploring the lived experiences of foster youth who obtained graduate level degrees: Self-efficacy, resilience, and the impact on identity development (Publication No. 27542827) [Doctoral dissertation, Pepperdine University]. PQDT Open. https://pqdtopen.proquest.com/doc/2309521814.html?FMT=AI
  • Zambrano-Vazquez, L. (2016). The interaction of state and trait worry on response monitoring in those with worry and obsessive-compulsive symptoms [Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona]. UA Campus Repository. https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/620615
  • Parenthetical: (Kabir, 2016; Miranda, 2019; Zambrano-Vazquez, 2016)
  • Narrative: Kabir (2016), Miranda (2019), and Zambrano-Vazquez (2016)

Conference Proceedings

  • Duckworth, A. L., Quirk, A., Gallop, R., Hoyle, R. H., Kelly, D. R., & Matthews, M. D. (2019). Cognitive and noncognitive predictors of success. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, 116(47), 23499–23504. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1910510116
  • Parenthetical: (Duckworth et al., 2019)
  • Narrative: Duckworth et al. (2019)

Online Articles / Web Sources

  • Submission Procedure

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online system via the provided submission portal. Authors are required to register and log in as an author before uploading their submission.

  • Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must be clearly labeled, numbered sequentially, and accompanied by source information where appropriate. Single spacing may be used for these elements.

  • Accuracy of References

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all citations. Only works cited in the manuscript should appear in the reference list; any uncited sources will be removed by the editorial team.

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