MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING GUIDELINES
Authors should prepare their manuscripts according to the guidelines provided in this section. Manuscripts that are not prepared according to these guidelines may be returned for revision prior to any editorial consideration.
Manuscripts should be written in MS Word and typed single-spaced. The type on paper should be clear and readable. Use wide margins of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) at the top, bottom, right, and left of every page. Use 11pt size Times New Roman throughout the manuscript except for the headlines. Manuscripts should not exceed 12 pages in length. Kindly use this template for the manuscript submission:
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The following is the suggested format for manuscript submissions:
- Paper Title
- All Authors’ Names, Affiliation, Email
- Corresponding Author
- Abstract and Keywords (Up to 5 keywords)
- Introduction/Background/Objectives
- Literature Review
- Methodology, Findings, Analysis and Discussion
- Conclusion, Limitations, Future Recommendations
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Tables, Figures, etc in their appropriate location in the paper (if applicable)
- Conflict of Interest Statement (Optional)
Manuscript’s Title
The following is the suggested format for the manuscript’s title:
Title of the Paper (14pt Times New Roman, Bold, Centred)
Author’s names (11pt Times New Roman, Bold, Centred)
Department (11pt Times New Roman, Centred)
University (11pt Times New Roman, Centred)
email (11pt Times New Roman, Italic, Centred)
Abstract, Keyword
All manuscripts must include an abstract not exceeding 150 words (if the full manuscript is in Malay, authors need to provide one other version in the English language). All manuscripts must provide up to 5 keywords below the abstract. (11pt Times New Roman, Italic, Justified)
Headings
First-level headings should be typed in capitalizing each word, 11pt, Times New Roman, bold print, and aligned left on a separate line. The first text line that follows should also be aligned left.
Second-level headings are aligned left in a separate line, bold print, 11pt, and in Times New Roman. Only the first letter and proper nouns should be in capital letters. The first text line that follows should also be aligned left.
Third-level headings should be in italics, bold print, 11pt, Times New Roman, and aligned left. The text follows on the same line.
Figures and Tables
Illustrations and tables should supplement the text and not duplicate it. All charts, graphs, drawings, and other illustrations should be referred to as figures. Figures should be numbered and titled following the format for tables (described below). However, the title for the tables should be placed on top of the tables while for figures, the title should be placed below.
Begin each table on a separate page and number tables consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text. Each table should have a title in capitalizing each word, centered at the top of the table, that is preceded by the word Table and its number. Example:
Table 3: Descriptive statistics and correlation matrix
Notes to a table should be placed below the table. General notes that explain the table should be designated by the word Note followed by a colon. Specific notes that refer to a particular column, row, or individual entry are indicated by superscript lowercase letters. Probability notes indicate the level of statistical significance and can be designated by asterisks and daggers (e.g., *p < .05, **p < .01, †p < .10). Begin each type of note (general note, specific note, and probability note, in that order) on a new line, flush left.
In the text, refer to every table and figure by their numbers (e.g., “see Table 3”) and discuss only their highlights. Never write “the table below” or “the figure on page 8” because the position and page number of tables and figures cannot be determined until the typesetter makes the pages.
Footnotes/Endnotes
Footnotes are not recommended. Endnotes should be used only if necessary and must be numbered consecutively throughout the manuscript with superscript numerals. On a separate page, type the text for endnotes in the order in which they are mentioned in the text.
Appendixes
Lengthy but essential information (e.g., a sample questionnaire, technical notes on the method, and a large table) should be presented in an appendix. Begin an appendix on a separate page and type the word Appendix centered at the top of the page. If they are multiple appendixes, label each one alphabetically: Appendix A, Appendix B, etc. In the text, refer to appendixes by their labels (e.g., “see Appendix A for questionnaire items”). Provide each appendix with a title.
Reference Citations
All entries in the reference list must be cited in the text. Cite references in the text using the author-date method [e.g., Muhammad (2022)]. If a work has two authors, always cite both names every time the work is referred to in the text. If a work has three, cite all authors the first time the reference occurs; in subsequent citations, include only the name of the first author followed by “et al.” and the year. For works with four or more authors, use only the name of the first author followed by “et al.” and the year whenever the work is cited (in the reference list, however, all names must be given). Page numbers should be provided when specific arguments or findings of authors are paraphrased, summarized, or directly quoted. Examples:
First citation in text
Ahmad and Mann (2021: 121-132) argued that . . . . . . . .
Liz, Naida and Wysocki (2020) found . . . . . . . .
Subsequent citations
Sans and Lee (2019: 121-132) argued that . . . . . . . .
Leo et al. (2018) found . . . . . . . .
Do not use ampersands (&) when references are cited as part of the sentence. However, for parenthetical citations of two or more works, use alphabetical ordering and ampersands (&). Separate each cited work by semicolons except for multiple works by the same authors which must be separated by comas.
Example:
Several researchers (e.g., Bushra 2018; Din & Rang 2019, 2020; Norman & Kamran 2021; Shen & Chin 2022; Witt 2023) supported this argument.
Reference List
A Roman alphabetically ordered reference list should be included at the end of the manuscript. All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information in a reference.
Several references by the same author(s) should be ordered chronologically (earliest date first). Multiple references to works by an identical author(s) with the same publication date should be arranged alphabetically by the title that follows the date (excluding A or The) and differentiated by adding lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc.) immediately after the year. For periodicals, include an issue number only if the pages of the periodical are not numbered consecutively throughout the volume (i.e. if each issue begins with page 1).
Begin the reference list on a new page and type the word References centered at the top of the page. Type each entry using a hanging-indent format and follow the reference style of the examples below.
Books and book chapters
Black, F., Jensen, M.C., & Scholes, M. 2020. The capital asset pricing model: Some empirical tests. In Studies in the Theory of Multimedia Learning, edited by M.C. Jensen & R.A. Rozeff, 201-239. New York: Praeger.
Brigham, E.F., Gapenski, L. & Ehrhardt, M.C. 2021. Network Management: Theory and practice. 13th edition. Fort Worth: The Dryden Press.
Maddala, G.S. 2001. Introduction to Multimedia Learning. 3rd edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.
Periodicals/Journals
Abdullah, A. Razak & Muhammad A. Affat. 2021. The future of the Gen-X entrepreneurs. Malaysian Technology 31 May, 123.
Acharya V.V. & Pedersen, L.H. 2022. Asset pricing with liquidity risk. Journal of Technology 77: 375-410.
Davis, J.L., Fatma, E.F. & French, K.R. 2020. Characteristics, covariances, and average returns: 1929 to 1997. Journal of Finance 55(1): 389-406.
Odrick, R.J. & Zhang, X. 2021. Evaluating the specification errors of asset pricing models. Journal of Financial Economics 62: 327-376.
Proceedings, presented papers, and dissertations
Locke, E.A., Durham, C.C. & Poon, J.M.L. 2020. Knowledge seeking as a group strategy to attain goals. In New Developments in group dynamics and group effectiveness, E. A. Locke (Chair). Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 18-20 May, Orlando, USA.
Mansor H. Ibrahim & Rusmawati Said. 2021. Disaggregated consumer prices and oil prices pass-through: evidence from Malaysia. Proceedings of the VI Malaysian National Technology Conference: Vol. 1, edited by Mansor Jusoh, Nor Aini Idris, Tamat Samedi, Mohd. Adlib Ismail & Ahmad Mohd Yusof, 5-7 June. Malacca, Malaysia, 296-305.
Nor Aziz Che Emi. 2019. An examination of the initial performance of Malaysian Shariah-compliant ICTs. Unpublished Ph.D. Diss., Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.
Poon, J. M. L., Stevens, C. K. & Gannon, M. J. 2021. Effects of learning style and training method on reactions to cross-cultural training. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management, 12-15 August, Cincinnati, USA.
Electronic reference
Bart, K. M., Koehl, D. & Martin, D. C. 2018. Quantitative versus qualitative information utilization among college multimedia students. [CD-ROM]. Educational and Psychological Research 7: 61-74. Abstract from: Silver Platter File: PsycLIT Item: 75-24812.
Funder, D. C. 2019 (March). Judgmental process and content: Commentary on Koehler on base-rate [9 paragraphs]. Technology [On-line serial], 5(17). Available E-mail: psyc@pucc Message: Get psyc 94-xxxxx
Washington, H.J. 2020. Common factors in Technology: New evidence from an emerging market. Available at http://sbtn.locklibrary/bondfinance_0127.pdf