Submission of a manuscript to this Journal represents a certification on the part of the author(s) that it is an original work, and that neither this manuscript nor a version of it has been published elsewhere nor is being considered for publication elsewhere.
1. General
Three copies of each manuscript should be sent to Chief Editor, with one copy to include all original illustrations. Alternatively, manuscripts can be submitted electronically as email attachments. MS Word and Rich Text Format are the acceptable digital formats.
To facilitate the double-blind review process, authors are instructed to include titles of manuscript, their names, academic titles and degrees, current affiliations, mailing addresses, contact information (telephone and fax numbers with the country and city code, and e-mail when available), and 50- word biographical sketches only on the cover page. The title of manuscript only should appear again on the first page of text.
All manuscripts must include an abstract containing a maximum number of 150 words. To facilitate the production of the annual subject index, a list of key words (not more than six) should be provided, under which the paper may be indexed.
2. Length and Format
Manuscripts must be typed double space (using Times New Roman font size 12) on one side of A4 page only, with ample left and right hand margins. Every page should be numbered consecutively.
The Journal publishes two categories of articles: full-length articles of approximately 5,000 words (15-25 pages), and short research notes/reports/reviews of about 1,500 words (5-10 pages).
References, citations, and general style of manuscripts for the Journal should follow the APA style (as outlined in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 4th ed., 1994). References should be placed in alphabetical order. Footnotes should be avoided. Essential notes should be numbered in the text and grouped together at the end of the text.
All accepted manuscripts must be submitted in digital form on a diskette, together with one printed hard-copy, or electronically as email attachments. MS Word and Rich Text Format are the only acceptable digital formats.
3. Advice to Paper Contributors
The Journal will accept only papers written in English. Contributors should be aware that the Journal is intended for an international audience. National colloquialisms and idiomatic use of language should be avoided. Terms used for local contexts should be clearly explained. It may be helpful for non-English speakers to have a native English speaker read through the manuscript before submission.
5. Acknowledgement of Support
If the work is the result of direct employment or as the result of a grant, it is essential that this support is acknowledged at the end of the text
6. Important Dates for Forthcoming Issue, Vol. 7 No. 1, January 2008
November 30, 2007 : Deadline for submission of manuscripts
December 7, 2007 : Latest date notification of acceptance/rejection
December 15, 2007 : Deadline for final version
Note:
* If changes are required, authors are furnished with comments from editors and the peer-review board.
* The editors are responsible for all final decisions on editorial changes.
* The editors reserve the right to copy-edit and proof all manuscripts accepted for publication without prior consultation with contributing authors
