Authors Guidelines

 All submissions must comply with the journal’s author guidelines and ethical standards.

Following are the guidelines:

Abstract

Maximum 250-300 words
Use the “3C Model” – Context, Contribution, and Conclusion.

Clearly articulate what the study intends to uncover or resolve.
Think Like a Strategist: Align aims with pressing societal needs or research gaps.

Set the stage for your study.
Think of this as your narrative hook:

• Start with a compelling statistic, anecdote, or policy failure.
• Outline the global or local context.
• Conclude with why this study is urgently needed in the field of social practices.

Provide a transparent, replicable account of how you conducted the study.

Use the acronym SAMPLER:

• Setting
• Access and recruitment
• Methodological justification
• Procedure
• Limitations
• Ethics
• Reflexivity

Mention the methodological paradigm and justify it.

Innovative Add-on: Include a diagram or flowchart showing the stages of your design.

Present data-driven insights.

Storytelling with Evidence:

• Use sub-headings for themes or categories.
• Integrate direct quotes for qualitative results.
• Use infographics or charts for quantitative data.
  Avoid interpretation—save it for the Discussion section.

Wrap up the study’s significance and impact.
Think in Three Layers:

1. What was discovered
2. So what is the implication
3. Now what for future work

Keywords: 5–7 searchable keywords, relevant to core themes.
 

1. Introduction 

Set the context and establish relevance.
Start with a paradox, statistic, or real-life example.

• Define the core concepts.
• Identify the gap in theory or practice.
• Lead toward your research questions and significance.
• You can add headings of global, national, international, and local perspective

2. Objectives 

Transform your aims into actionable steps.
Use SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).

• Example: “To explore how urban youth negotiate identity in digital spaces during political movements in Pakistan.”

3. Significance 

Highlight the novelty and applicability of your study.
Three angles to explore:

1. Theoretical enrichment (new framework or concept)
2. Practical implementation (policy, intervention, training)
3. Societal transformation (marginalized voices, inclusivity)

4. Literature Review 

Build a critical, thematic synthesis of past work.
Think beyond summary – go for synthesis and critique.

• Organize by themes, not chronologically.
• Identify contradictory findings, theoretical tensions, or blind spots.
• Integrate recent literature (last 5 years) to show awareness of contemporary debates.
• You can add a table of comparison develop and developing countries

5. Methodology 

Create transparency and reproducibility.
Include sub-sections below:

a. Population and Sample

• Who did you study and why are they appropriate?

b. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

• Show ethical selectiveness and representativeness.

c. Study Setting

• Include cultural, institutional, or geographical relevance.

d. Data Collection Technique

• Explain instruments (interview guide, survey items, and observations).

e. Tool Validity and Reliability

• For qualitative work: discuss credibility and member checking.
• For quantitative: mention Cronbach's alpha or other statistical tests.

f. Rigor (Soundness of Research)

Use Lincoln & Guba’s Four Criteria:

• Credibility
• Transferability
• Dependability
• Confirmability

g. Ethical Considerations

• Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
• Informed consent
• Risk management and anonymity

h. Budget (if applicable)

• Present cost-efficiency and ethical allocation of resources.
• Mention donor or institutional support if relevant.

6. Results 

The Results section is the factual core of your research paper where you present the findings that directly address your research questions or hypotheses.

For quantitative studies, present statistical outcomes such as means, standard deviations, p-values, or regression coefficients, ensuring all tables and figures are numbered and titled appropriately.

For qualitative studies, present major themes or categories supported by verbatim quotes from participants, highlighting patterns, diversity of perspectives, or unexpected findings.

Visual aids like charts, graphs, tables, and thematic maps can significantly enhance the clarity and impact of your findings—just make sure each visual is accompanied by a brief explanation in the text.

Keep the tone objective and neutral; avoid inserting interpretation, explanation, or comparisons with previous research at this stage.

7. Discussion 

Unpack your findings.
Use the CER Framework:

• Claim: What did you find?
• Evidence: How is this supported by data?
• Reasoning: Why does it matter?
• Compare with existing literature
• Address unexpected results and future directions

8. Conclusion 

It should reinforce your key findings, underline the significance of your work, and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

Restating the research objectives or questions, followed by a concise summary of the major findings without repeating entire results. Then, articulate the implications of these findings—how do they contribute to existing knowledge, policy, practice, or theory?

Highlight limitations honestly but constructively—this demonstrates academic integrity and opens space for continued exploration. The tone should be reflective, conclusive, and forward-thinking, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of your study’s contribution and relevance in the broader context of social practices, gender dynamics, or institutional reform—depending on your topic.

9. References

APA 7th edition format

• Ensure no missing citations or uncited references.
• Diversify sources across disciplines and global contexts.

10. Acknowledgment (optional)

Mention any contributors, sponsors, or institutions.
A gesture of scholarly gratitude.

11. Submission Checklist

Create a pre-submission verification list:

• Word count between 5,000–8,000
• APA 7 citation style followed
• Double-spaced, 12 pt main text, 16 pt title
• All sections completed
• References updated
• Ethics approval mentioned
• Author contact info provided