Submissions

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

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 OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
The text is single-spaced; uses a 10-point Times New Roman font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

1. Title

The manuscript title should be clear, concise, and accurately reflect the central argument or findings of the paper. Avoid vague or overly broad titles.

Do Not

Frame the title solely as a question without indicating a clear argument.
Use generic phrases such as “A Study on”, “An Examination of”, or “The Role of”.
Include unnecessary classifications unless essential to the subject matter.

Creative and intellectually engaging titles are encouraged but must remain professional and relevant. The Editorial Board reserves the right to recommend alternative titles if needed.

2. Abstract

The abstract must summarise the manuscript's key contributions in not more than 400 words. It should be clear, accessible, and follow the IMRAD format: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.

Guidelines

Avoid abbreviations unless absolutely necessary.
Do not include citations, figures, or tables.
Ensure the abstract is a single paragraph and clearly conveys the paper’s academic significance.

3. Manuscript Length

Manuscripts should range between 3,500 and 9,000 words including footnotes, but excluding the abstract, headings, and acknowledgments.
The first page of the manuscript must clearly state the total word count, and the number of figures and tables (if any).
Manuscripts that do not comply with length and formatting requirements may be desk-rejected without review.

4. Language and Style

Manuscripts must be written in British English, unless otherwise specified.
Writing should be formal, precise, and free of ambiguity.
Avoid colloquial language, overly rhetorical expressions, or vague phrasing.
Use inclusive and respectful language, avoiding bias related to gender, ethnicity, disability, or socio-economic background.
Manuscripts should be logically structured with clear headings and subheadings.

5. Citation and Referencing

All references must conform to the Kabarak Law Citation Index (KALCI).
See: KALCI Style Guide (PDF)
Authors are responsible for providing accurate pinpoint citations and ensuring proper attribution of all sources.
Citations must appear in footnotes, not endnotes.

6. File Format and Layout

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. LaTeX is accepted only where relevant and properly formatted.
Use Times New Roman, size 10, with single-spacing, and include both page and line numbers for ease of reference during review.
Where available, authors are encouraged to include their DOI (Digital Object Identifier) at the time of submission or before publication.

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giving the full bibliographical details of this Work.

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