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ARTICLE FORMATTING GUIDELINE

Title Page:

• Title: Provide a concise and informative title that accurately reflects the content of the manuscript.

• Author(s): List the full name of all authors involved in the research.

• Affiliation(s): Provide the institutional affiliation(s) of each author.

• Running head: Include an abbreviated version of the title for the running head, not exceeding 50 characters.

• Corresponding Author: Indicate the contact information (including email address) of the corresponding author.

• Word Count: Specify the total word count of the manuscript, excluding the abstract and references.

Abstract:

• Provide a concise summary of the study, including the research objective, methodology, key findings, and implications.

• Limit the abstract to 200-250 words.

• Include 3-5 keywords that represent the main themes of the study.

Introduction:

• • Provide an overview of the research topic, its significance, and the research question or objective.

  • Include a brief review of relevant literature to contextualize the study.

  • Clearly state the hypothesis or research question.

Method:

• • Sample: Describe the characteristics of the participants, including sample size, demographics, and inclusion/exclusion criteria.

  • Measures: Provide details about the measures used in the study, including scales, questionnaires, or other instruments. Include information about their reliability and validity.

  • Procedure: Explain the procedure followed in the study, including the data collection method, experimental design (if applicable), and any ethical considerations.

Results:

• •  Present the findings of the study in a clear and organized manner.

  • Utilize tables, figures, or graphs as appropriate to present the data effectively.

  • Provide statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics and inferential tests.

Discussion:

• Interpret the results and relate them to the research questions or hypotheses.

• Discuss the implications of the findings and their alignment with previous research.

• Address limitations of the study and propose directions for future research.

Conclusion:

• •  Summarize the main findings and their implications concisely.

  • Restate the significance of the study and its contribution to the field.

  • Avoid introducing new information or references in the conclusion.

References:

• •  List all the references cited in the manuscript following the APA format guidelines.

At Visionary Vault: Journal of Innovative Research and Exploration, published under Legitimate Library Publication, we adhere to these formatting guidelines to ensure clarity, consistency, and professionalism in all published articles.