Author’s Guidelines

We welcome original research papers that meet the following submission guidelines.
Please carefully review the instructions before submitting your manuscript.

1. Originality

  • The paper must be original and not previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • All submissions will be screened for plagiarism. Any manuscript found to be plagiarized will be rejected.

2. Formatting Requirements

  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: 12-point
  • Line Spacing: Double-spaced throughout the manuscript
  • Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides
  • Citation Style: APA 6th edition must be used for in-text citations and references.

3. Structure of the Manuscript

Your manuscript should follow the structured format below:

  • Abstract: A concise summary of the research, not exceeding 250 words. The abstract should highlight the key points of the paper and include 5 keywords.
  • Introduction: Provide an overview of the topic, including background information, the research problem, and the paper’s objectives.
  • Literature Review: Discuss relevant existing research, theories, and findings that inform your study.
  • Materials and Methods: Explain the research design, sampling techniques, tools, and methods used to conduct the study.
  • Results and Discussion: Present and interpret the findings of the study, comparing them with existing literature where appropriate.
  • Conclusion: Summarize the main findings, highlight the significance of the research, and propose potential future research directions.

4. References

  • All references must be cited using APA 6th edition style. Below are examples of commonly cited works:Journal Article:

    Hughes, G., Desantis, A., & Waszak, F. (2013). Mechanisms of intentional binding and sensory attenuation: The role of temporal prediction, temporal control, identity prediction, and motor prediction. Psychological Bulletin, 139,133-151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0028566

    Authored Book:

    Rogers, T. T., & McClelland, J. L. (2004). Semantic cognition: A parallel distributed processing approach. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

    Chapter in an Edited Book:

    Gill, M. J., & Sypher, B. D. (2009). Workplace incivility and organizational trust. In P. Lutgen-Sandvik & B. D. Sypher (Eds.), Destructive organizational communication: Processes, consequences, and constructive ways of organizing (pp. 53-73). New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.

5. Submission Process

  • All manuscripts should be submitted electronically through our journal’s submission system.
  • Ensure that the file is in Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • Include a title page with the manuscript title, author names, affiliations, and contact information.

6. Peer Review Process

  • Submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review. Please ensure that all identifying information is removed from the manuscript text before submission to maintain anonymity.

7. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must adhere to ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent and maintaining participant confidentiality where applicable.

By following these guidelines, you will help ensure a smooth submission and review process. We look forward to receiving your manuscript!

For any questions regarding the submission process or formatting requirements, please contact the editorial team at editor@tjmr.org