Article Type : Research Article
An Original Research Article is a comprehensive report of a completed empirical investigation. It represents a substantial contribution to the field by presenting previously unpublished findings derived from systematic observation, experimentation, or modeling. This format is intended for authors who have conducted a full-scale study and can provide a detailed analysis of their methodology and conclusions.
GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS
Word Count: Typically ranges from 3,000 to 6,000 words, excluding references and tables.
Visual Elements: To maintain clarity, authors are generally limited to a maximum of 8 tables or figures.
Title: The title should be concise, descriptive, and accurately reflect the content of the study. It should avoid technical jargon, abbreviations, and unnecessary "filler" phrases (e.g., "A Study of..." or "Observations on...").
Abstract: A concise, structured summary (maximum 250 words) that clearly outlines the study's objective, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Keywords: Provide 4 to 6 specific terms or short phrases that will assist in cross-indexing and discoverability of the article.
Introduction: State the objectives of the work and provide an adequate background, avoiding a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results.
Materials and Methods: Provide sufficient detail to allow the work to be reproduced. Methods already published should be indicated by a reference; only relevant modifications should be described.
Results: Results should be clear and concise. This section should explore the findings of the study without interpreting their significance.
Discussion: This section should explore the significance of the results of the work, not repeat them. Avoid extensive citations and discussion of published literature.
Conclusion: The main conclusions of the study may be presented in a short section, which may stand alone or form a subsection of a Discussion or Results section.
References: Ensure every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list (and vice versa).
