Author Hub

Everything you need to submit, format, and publish your research with Goodwood Publishing.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Five Steps to Publish

Our streamlined submission process ensures your manuscript reaches our editorial team quickly and efficiently.

1

Register an Account

If you don't have an account, simply register on the journal's homepage. It only takes a minute to create your author profile.

2

Login to Dashboard

Once registered, log in to your account to access your author dashboard where you can manage all your submissions.

3

Create New Submission

Click "New Submission" in your dashboard and upload your manuscript files following the journal's formatting guidelines.

4

Upload & Submit

Follow the instructions to upload your cover letter, manuscript, and supplementary materials, then confirm your submission.

5

Track & Revise

Track your submission status, receive reviewer feedback, and submit revisions through your author dashboard.

Need Detailed Instructions?

Download our comprehensive Article Submission Guidebook for step-by-step screenshots and detailed explanations of each stage.

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Manuscript Preparation

Formatting Requirements

Paper size: A4
Layout: Single column
Line spacing: Single (1.0)
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Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt
Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

Manuscript Structure

All manuscripts must follow this structure. Each section is required unless otherwise noted.

• Title (max 12 words)
• Keywords (3 - 5)
• Literature Review & Hypothesis Development
• Results & Discussion
• Acknowledgment
• References
• Abstract (180 - 250 words)
• Introduction
• Research Methodology
• Conclusion
• Author Contributions Statement
Abstract structure: Purpose, Methods, Results, Limitations, Conclusion, Contributions, Novelty.
Conclusion section: Include Conclusion, Limitations, and Suggestions.

References

Minimum 30 references
At least 80% from reputable international journals
Citation style APA author-date
Listed in alphabetical order

Reference management tools recommended: EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero

Tables & Figures

Tables: Horizontal borders only, left-aligned title above the table, centered within the text, source noted below
Figures: Centered in text, title and source below the figure, high-quality images (minimum 300 dpi)

Submission Preparation Checklist

The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).

The submission file is in Microsoft Word format (.doc, .docx, or .rtf).

Where available, URLs for all references have been provided.

The text is single-spaced, uses an 11-point font, employs italics rather than underlining (except for URL addresses), and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text.

The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Recommended reviewers are provided (minimum Master's degree qualification, with full name, email address, and WhatsApp number).

PEER REVIEW

Double-Blind Review Process

All manuscripts undergo editorial screening and rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure the highest standards of scholarly quality.

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Manuscript Submission

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Editorial Screening & Plagiarism Check

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Reviewer Assignment

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Peer Review Evaluation

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Editorial Decision

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Revision (if required)

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Final Acceptance

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Copyediting & Publication

Decisions include: acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

Article Processing

Some journals apply APCs. Check individual journal pages for details.

Preprints

Preprint submissions are accepted. Disclose any preprint posting during submission.

ORCID

Authors are encouraged to register for and include their ORCID identifier.

Article Types

We accept original research articles and review articles.

Copyright & Licensing

CC BY-SA 4.0
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Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

2

Authors may enter into separate, additional non-exclusive distribution arrangements for the published version of the work (e.g., posting to an institutional repository or publishing in a book), with acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.

3

Authors are encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges and earlier and greater citation of published work.

For Reviewers

A. Invitation to Review

Reviewers will receive an email invitation to review a manuscript. The invitation includes the article title and abstract. By clicking the link in the email, reviewers can accept or decline the invitation. Once accepted, reviewers can access the manuscript through their reviewer account on the journal portal.

B. Ethics

Plagiarism: If a reviewer suspects plagiarism, they should immediately inform the editor with supporting evidence.
Defamation: If any part of the manuscript contains defamatory content, the reviewer should notify the editor immediately.
Fraud: If a reviewer suspects data fabrication or falsification, they should raise their concern with the editor.

C. Confidentiality

Reviewers must not disclose manuscript content to anyone outside the review process.

Consultation with colleagues is limited and must maintain confidentiality.

The review process follows a double-blind model — neither the author nor the reviewer knows each other's identity.

D. Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts across the following 11 areas:

Originality
Layout and formatting
Title appropriateness
Abstract quality and completeness
Introduction and background
Methodology
Statistical analysis
Results presentation
Discussion and conclusion
Graphics and tables
Language quality

E. Scoring Questions

Reviewers provide scores for the following six dimensions:

Originality: Does the paper contain new and significant information?
Relationship to Literature: Does the paper demonstrate adequate understanding of the relevant literature?
Methodology: Is the paper's argument built on an appropriate base of theory, concepts, or evidence?
Results: Are results presented clearly and analyzed appropriately?
Implications: Are the implications and value of the research stated clearly?
Quality of Communication: Does the paper clearly express its case and is it written in a suitable academic style?

F. Recommendation Options

After evaluation, reviewers select one of the following recommendations:

Accept The manuscript is suitable for publication as-is.
Revisions Required The manuscript requires minor revisions before acceptance.
Resubmit for Review The manuscript needs major revisions and must be re-evaluated.
Resubmit Elsewhere The manuscript does not fit the journal's scope.
Decline The manuscript is not suitable for publication.
See Comments The reviewer has provided detailed comments for the editor's consideration.

Need Help with Your Submission?

Our editorial team is here to assist you with any questions about the submission process or manuscript preparation.