Author Guidelines
The Asian Journal of Academic Research (AJAR) welcomes high-quality, original manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge across a wide range of academic disciplines. Authors are encouraged to carefully follow these guidelines before submitting their manuscripts. Compliance with these requirements will facilitate a smooth peer-review process and ensure consistency in published articles.
Before You Submit
- The manuscript must be original and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere.
- All authors must approve the final version before submission.
- Research involving humans or animals must comply with applicable ethical standards.
- Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials.
- The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have contributed significantly.
- Plagiarism, duplicate publication, and data fabrication are strictly prohibited.
Manuscript Types
Research
Original research presenting novel findings and scientific contributions.
Review
Comprehensive literature reviews and systematic reviews.
Case Study
Practical or theoretical analyses of specific cases.
Short Paper
Brief reports presenting innovative ideas or preliminary findings.
Manuscript Structure
- Title
- Author(s) Information
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- 3–8 Keywords
- Introduction
- Literature Review (where applicable)
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements (optional)
- Funding Statement
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- References
Formatting Requirements
| Language | English |
| File Format | Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) |
| Font | Times New Roman |
| Font Size | 12 pt |
| Line Spacing | 1.5 |
| Margins | 2.5 cm on all sides |
| Page Numbers | Required |
| Reference Style | APA 7th Edition (unless otherwise specified) |
| Word Count | 4,000–8,000 words (Research Articles) |
Abstract and Keywords
Every manuscript must include an informative abstract of approximately 150–250 words summarizing the objectives, methodology, major findings, and conclusions of the study. Authors should provide 3–8 keywords immediately after the abstract to facilitate indexing and discoverability.
Figures and Tables
- Figures must be clear and of publication quality.
- Tables should be editable and not submitted as images.
- Each figure and table must include a descriptive caption.
- Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permissions where required.
References
References should be complete, accurate, and formatted consistently according to the journal's citation style. Authors are encouraged to cite recent, relevant, and peer-reviewed literature whenever possible. Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
Publication Ethics
- Originality of submitted work.
- No plagiarism or self-plagiarism.
- No duplicate or simultaneous submissions.
- Accurate reporting of research data.
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest.
- Proper acknowledgment of funding sources.
- Compliance with COPE publication ethics.
Submission Process
1
Prepare your manuscript according to the Author Guidelines.
2
Create or log in to your AJAR author account.
3
Upload the manuscript and all required supplementary files.
4
Editorial screening and plagiarism assessment.
5
Double-blind peer review by independent experts.
6
Revision, final decision, production, and publication.
Important Notes
Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's formatting or ethical requirements may be returned to the authors before peer review. Submission of a manuscript indicates that all authors have read and agreed to the journal's policies, publication ethics, and copyright requirements. Authors are encouraged to review all submission requirements carefully to ensure an efficient editorial process.
