1. Manuscript Submission:

  • Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via the FAR Publisher submission portal.
  • Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original, have not been published elsewhere, and are not under consideration for publication in another journal.
  • All submissions must be in English.

2. Manuscript Preparation:

  • Format: Manuscripts should be prepared using a standard word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word) and must be formatted in accordance with the journal’s template, which can be downloaded from the FAR Publisher website.
  • Structure: Manuscripts should include the following sections:
    • Title Page: Title of the paper, author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), contact information (email address), and ORCID iDs if available.
    • Abstract: A concise summary of the research, not exceeding 250 words, including the aim, methods, key findings, and conclusions.
    • Keywords: A list of 4-6 keywords related to the manuscript.
    • Introduction: Background, rationale, and objectives of the study.
    • Methodology: Detailed description of the research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
    • Results: Presentation of findings with appropriate use of tables and figures.
    • Discussion: Interpretation of the results, comparison with existing literature, and implications of the study.
    • Conclusion: Summary of the key findings and their relevance.
    • References: A complete list of references cited in the text, following the APA (7th edition) style.

3. Formatting Guidelines:

  • Font: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size for the main text.
  • Margins: Set margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
  • Spacing: Use double-spacing throughout the manuscript, including references and figure legends.
  • Headings: Use appropriate headings and subheadings to organize the content. Primary headings should be bold and aligned to the left.

4. Figures and Tables:

  • Figures: Figures should be high-resolution and submitted as separate files in JPEG or PNG format. Each figure should have a clear caption.
  • Tables: Tables should be included in the manuscript file after the references. Each table should have a descriptive title and should be numbered consecutively.

5. Ethical Considerations:

  • Plagiarism: All manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism. Manuscripts with significant plagiarism will be rejected.
  • Ethical Approval: If the research involves human participants, authors must provide evidence of ethical approval from a recognized ethics committee.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest in their submission.

6. Peer Review Process:

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers will evaluate the manuscript for originality, significance, methodological soundness, and clarity of presentation.
  • Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments. Revisions should be submitted within the specified time frame.

7. Copyright and Licensing:

  • Upon acceptance, authors will be required to sign a copyright transfer agreement, granting FAR Publisher the right to publish the manuscript.
  • FAR Publisher supports open-access publishing under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing others to share and adapt the work, provided proper attribution is given.

8. Processing Fees:

  • A processing fee is required upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication. Details of the fee structure can be found on the FAR Publisher website.
  • Payment must be completed before the manuscript can be scheduled for publication.

9. Proofs and Publication:

  • Authors will receive page proofs for final review before publication. It is the authors’ responsibility to check the proofs for accuracy.
  • After final approval, the manuscript will be published online and made available to the global research community.

10. Post-Publication:

  • Authors are encouraged to promote their published work through academic and professional networks.
  • Any post-publication corrections or retractions will be handled according to FAR Publisher’s policies.