The title of paper/article should clear and have a maximum of 21 words
The abstract of the article should be well written in English version not longer than 270 words. It should be written in past tense. The abstract should present a clear and concise foundation of the research gaps, research objectives, theoretical framework, methods, findings and value of the study. The abstract should be presented following the structure given and itemized as background, statement of the problem, objective(s), research method, Findings, Conclusions and policy recommendation
The paper should demonstrate why what problem the article will address. The author should offer the conceptual and contextual discussion regarding the article as a motivation to undertake the study. Social and methodological value should be provided. A clear discussion regarding the significance of the research supported by evidence from past studies. A clear and concise discussion should be indicated to demonstrate the innovative (originality/ novel) of the study. This should be supported by past literature. A clear justification and clarification of the research gaps should be indicated
Research objective(s) should be SMART (SPECIFI, Measurable, Achievable, realistic and timed bound) and demonstrate the scope and purpose of the study
The paper should describe the underpinning/underlying theoretical foundation for the study and informed conceptual framework. The constructs of the theory(s) may be utilized in developing a conceptual framework. This should be cited from the past studies. A clear statement should be provided to indicate the goal of the study
The following research methods should be provided.
A description of the selected research design should be provided. An environment in which the study is being carried out indicated. A target/Study population and sampling method should be described. Any inclusion or exclusion criteria should be indicated. A sample size and sample size determination is indicated. Application of the sampling method should be provided and how it was executed revealed
Data collection instruments used should be indicated. Indicate in practical terms whether instrument validity and reliability was attained. Description of how data was gathered should be indicated. A clear procedure and how issues such as limitations were resolved should be described
Data processing that includes data capturing, data checking, data coding, data entry and data cleaning should be provided. Data analysis techniques used should be described, statistical tests utilized and step followed in qualitative and quantitative data analysis
This indicate the approval in terms of clearance for research/ certificate for research from relevance body or committee or institution’s name and permit should be indicated
The results of the study should be provided in a systematic way that addresses the goal and research objectives. Data presentation should be presented in terms of charts, figures and tables. Quotations should be used to reveal study’s interpretations of qualitative information. Unit of measurements should adhere to standard forms and abbreviated rightfully.
In discussion, key results should be summarized. Explanation of how the results link to existing literature. Strength and limitations of the of the study should be described informing what readers (scholars or researchers) should consider when interpreting the findings
The conclusions and recommendation of the study provided. Conclusion should be brief and indicate the importance in relation to the objective(s) of the study. Policy recommendation should also be provided to inform how to improve current management practices and policy framework
Any individuals or organizations that do not meet the criteria of authorship should be recognized for their contribution to the success of the research. Their contribution should be listed and briefly described
List of competing interests associated with any author should be declared. All the authors should declare that they have no financial or personal links that may have negatively contributed to them in developing the paper. Information on funding of the research should be provided Statement on data availability for all the articles should be indicated
The statement that the views expressed in the articled submitted for publication considerations are his or her own and not an official position of the institution or financier
All cited work should be provided in their original research source where necessary. Editors, authors or peer reviewers should never use references to promote their personal interests