Guide for Authors

To prevent delays in the review process and ensure timely publication, please carefully observe the following guidelines.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Article Structure and Headings

The title page must include the article title, authors’ full names, institutional affiliations, postal code, contact number, and the email address of the corresponding author. The phrase “Corresponding Author” must be clearly indicated.

1- Article Title

The title should clearly reflect the main content of the research and be concise and informative. An appropriate title can positively influence reader engagement.

2- Authors’ Information

Authors’ full names should be listed in order. In a footnote, include academic rank, affiliated university or institution, and email address.

3- Abstract

The abstract must be structured and include: background, objective, methods, findings, and conclusion. The length of both Persian and English abstracts should be between 150 and 300 words.

4- Keywords

Keywords reflecting the main concepts of the article should be provided immediately after the abstract.

5- Introduction

The introduction should present the research problem and include a review of previous studies supported by appropriate academic citations.

6- Research Methodology

This section should describe the type of research, statistical population, sample, data collection instruments, data analysis methods, and software used.

7- Findings

Research findings should be presented along with tables and charts. The total number of tables and charts should not exceed five.

8- Discussion and Conclusion

This section should compare the findings of the study with previous research and provide overall conclusions.

9- References

References must be formatted according to the APA citation style and preferably be in English.

10- Footnotes

Additional explanations may be provided in footnotes if necessary.

11- English Abstract

The English abstract must include the article title, authors’ names, the Abstract text, and Key Words.