Author Guidelines

Article Title (Bold, All Caps, Segoe UI, 14 pt, Justified, Maximum 15 Words)

Author Name ^a (Segoe UI, 12 pt, Justified)

^a Author Affiliation, City, Country (Segoe UI, 11 pt, Justified)

  Author Correspondence: Author, Affiliation, address, email (Segoe UI, 11 pt, Justified, bold)

ABSTRACT (Segoe UI, 12 pt, Bold)                                                       

Language: Must be written in clear, formal, minsand grammatically correct academic English.

INTRODUCTION          (Segoe UI, 12 pt, Bold)                                

Background (1–2 paragraphs): Provide a concise overview of the environmental issue or scientific challenge. Include relevant data, historical context, or global trends.

Literature Review (1–2 paragraphs): Summarize key studies, highlight gaps in the existing research, and cite only the most relevant, recent (preferably last 5-10 years), and reputable sources.

Problem Statement (1 paragraph): Identify a clear research gap or practical challenge.

Objectives (bulleted or paragraph): Explicitly state the objectives or research questions.

Significance (1 paragraph): Emphasize how the study contributes to knowledge, policy, or environmental practice.

RESEARCH METHODS (Segoe UI, 12 pt, Bold)

Detailed Guidelines:

• Research Design: Describe the methodological approach and its justification.
• Study Area: Include a map or diagram (Figure 1) with scale and legend.
• Data Collection:
• Sampling method and sample size
• Instruments/tools used
• Duration and period of data collection
• Data Analysis: Clearly explain the techniques used (e.g., SPSS, NVivo, regression models).

Table Example: Table 1. Summary of variables and indicators used in the study

Figure Example: Figure 1. Location of study areas and distribution of sample points.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION _(Segoe UI, 12 pt, Bold)

• Presentation of Results:
• Use subheadings to organize themes.
• Present data in tables and figures before discussing them.
• All figures and tables must be cited in the text (e.g., "As shown in Table 2…").
• Figure Formatting:
• Center-aligned
• Caption below the figure in Segoe UI, 10 pt
• Include scale bars, legends, and units where appropriate
• Table Formatting:
• Numbered sequentially
• Title above the table in Segoe UI, 10 pt
• Do not use vertical lines; use horizontal lines only to separate header and rows.
• Discussion Structure:
• Compare results with previous literature (with citations)
• Explain any unexpected findings
• Relate results to theory and environmental implications
• Identify strengths and limitations
• Support arguments with quantitative/qualitative data                
  
  

CONCLUSION _(Segoe UI, 12 pt, Bold)

• Concise Summary: 2–3 sentences summarizing major findings.
• Novelty: Explain how the findings contribute to new knowledge or practice.
• Recommendations: Provide specific recommendations for practitioners, stakeholders, or policymakers.
• Future Work: Suggest follow-up research topics or unresolved issues                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Acknowledgements (Optional) _(Segoe UI, 12 pt, Bold)**

• Mention funding agency, grant numbers, institutions, or individuals who provided support or review.

References _(Use APA 7th or Vancouver style)**

House Style Guidelines:

• Minimum of 20 references; at least 70% from the last 10 years.
• At least 30% from Scopus-indexed or peer-reviewed international journals.
• Use consistent citation style.
• Use reference manager software for consistency and accuracy.

Examples (APA 7th):

• Smith, J., & Liu, K. (2021). Green infrastructure and urban resilience. Environmental Science Journal, 15(3), 145–160. https://doi.org/xxxxx
• UNEP. (2022). Global Environment Outlook: Southeast Asia Report. United Nations Environment Programme.

Technical Format:

• Font: Segoe UI
• 12 pt for main body
• 11 pt for abstract, figure/table captions, footnotes
• Line Spacing: 1.15 lines
• Paragraph Spacing: Before and after: 6 pt
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
• Text Alignment: Justified
• Manuscript Length:

1. Original research 3,000 – 5,000 words (excluding references)
2. Review article 5,000 – 7,000 words (excluding references)

• Citation Tools: Use Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote