Author Guidelines

Authors submitting to the Journal of Lifestyle Communication must ensure that their manuscripts are thoroughly proofread, well-polished, and meet the journal’s standards. Manuscripts should be original, or extended versions of previously published work in conferences or journals, and must be cleared for open publication if they were sponsored. Authors should ensure that their paper follows the specific manuscript template provided by the journal to streamline the submission and publication process. Submissions that do not adhere to the guidelines will not be processed.

General Requirements:

  • Manuscripts must be written in English.

  • The length of the article should be between 5000-7000 words, including the bibliography.

  • Submissions should be sent in an editable version (Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf)).

  • Standard typography should be used.

  • Authors are recommended to use reference management tools like Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote for formatting and citation management, following APA 7th edition style.

Manuscript Structure:

  1. Title
    The title should be clear, concise, and no longer than 12 words. Avoid acronyms and abbreviations.

  2. Abstract
    The abstract should be a concise paragraph (max 200 words) without citations. It should briefly outline the primary objective, research design, methodology, main outcomes and results, and conclusions of the study.

  3. Section Structure
    Authors are encouraged to organize their manuscript as follows:

    • Introduction: Context and background information, objectives, and research questions.

    • Method: Detailed description of research design, methodology, and data collection.

    • Results and Discussion: Presentation of findings and analysis.

    • Conclusion: Summary of results, implications, and possible future research directions.

  4. References
    A minimum of 25 references is expected. The reference breakdown should be:

    • 70% from journals

    • 25% from textbooks/e-books

    • 5% from secondary data (reports, online resources, etc.)
      Authors should ensure their references follow APA 7th edition style and format.

Important Notes:

  • Manuscripts must be prepared using the Journal of Lifestyle Communication manuscript template. This ensures faster processing and a smoother review process.

  • Submissions not meeting the above standards or guidelines will not be processed or considered for publication.

Following these guidelines will help ensure that your manuscript is considered promptly and efficiently for review and publication in Journal of Lifestyle Communication.