These comprehensive Author Guidelines for Research Paper submission provide detailed instructions for preparing your manuscript for the Power of Knowledge Journal (PKJ). Following our Author Guidelines for Research Paper ensures your submission meets our publication standards and accelerates the review process. We recommend reading these guidelines thoroughly before preparing your manuscript.

When following these Author Guidelines for Research Paper, ensure your manuscript adheres to our formatting requirements. Proper formatting according to our Author Guidelines for Research Paper is essential for maintaining consistency across all publications in our journal.

Your research paper should follow the standard IMRaD structure as outlined below:

• Title Page: Title (max 15 words), author names, affiliations, corresponding author details, ORCID iDs
• Abstract: 150-300 words summarizing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
• Keywords: 4-6 keywords for indexing (avoid words from title)
• Introduction: Background, literature review, research gap, objectives
• Methodology: Detailed description of methods, data collection, and analysis
• Results: Present findings with tables, figures, and statistical analysis
• Discussion: Interpretation of results and comparison with existing literature
• Conclusion: Summary of key findings and future research directions
• References: Follow APA Style (7th Edition) formatting
• Acknowledgments: Funding sources and contributors

All visual elements must be properly formatted and cited within the text:

• Tables: Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.) with descriptive titles above
• Figures: Number consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.) with captions below
• Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI for all images and figures
• Format: JPEG, PNG, or TIFF formats accepted
• Placement: Embed within manuscript at appropriate locations
• Permissions: Obtain copyright permissions for any borrowed material

Use this comprehensive checklist to ensure your manuscript meets all requirements:

Figure: Complete submission checklist for authors

• Title page complete with all author information
• Abstract within 150-300 word limit
• 4-6 relevant keywords included
• Manuscript follows IMRaD structure
• All references formatted in APA 7th Edition
• Tables and figures properly labeled and cited
• Plagiarism check completed (similarity <15%)
• All co-authors have approved the submission
• Ethical approval obtained (if applicable)
• Conflict of interest statement included

Following proper citation format is crucial when adhering to our Author Guidelines for Research Paper. We require APA Style (7th Edition) for all references:

• In-Text Citations: Use (Author, Year) format for citations
• Direct Quotes: Include page numbers (Author, Year, p. XX)
• Multiple Authors: Use "&" within parentheses, "and" in text
• Three+ Authors: Use "et al." from first citation
• Reference List: Alphabetical order by author's last name
• DOI: Include DOI when available for all sources
• URLs: Include retrieval date only for content that changes

Submit your manuscript through our online Submission Portal. The review process typically follows this timeline:

• Initial Screening: 3-5 business days for editorial review
• Peer Review: 2-4 weeks for double-blind peer review
• First Decision: Within 1 week after review completion
• Revision Period: 14 days (minor) or 30 days (major revisions)
• Final Decision: Within 1 week of resubmission
• Publication: Within 2 weeks of acceptance and payment

Once your manuscript is accepted, complete these final steps:

• Acceptance Letter: Receive official acceptance notification
• Copyright Agreement: Sign and return the copyright transfer form
• Article Processing Charge: Complete payment within 7 days
• Galley Proofs: Review and approve within 48 hours
• DOI Assignment: Receive unique DOI for your article
• Online Publication: Article published with open access
• Publication Certificate: Issued to all authors
• Indexing: Article submitted to indexing databases