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Submission
Authors can submit the soft copy of manuscript in M.S. Word format after preparing the same as per our submission guidelines, through the electronic submission system or email to kjm@kln.ac.lk
Editorial Policy
The submitted article should not have been submitted or under consideration for publishing in another journal. The editorial board has the right to refuse publication of the article. Authors are responsible for originality and the linguistic accuracy of contributions.
Manuscript Style and format
Manuscripts should be in English (Times New Roman, font 12, single column) in 1.5 spaces on single side of A4 paper leaving 1 inch margin on all four sides.
Cover Page
Manuscript of paper should have a cover page providing the title of the paper (14 pt), the name(s), affiliation(s), address(s), phone number(s), e-mail address(s) and ORCID No. of all authors.
Abstract
The abstract should not exceed 150 words and may include purpose, design/methodology /approach, findings and contributions.
Keywords
Approximately five keywords which are tightly related to the topic should be given.
Body of the manuscript
The manuscript may be organized under the headings of introduction, review of literature, methods, findings and discussion followed by conclusion. Three categories of heading are defined: 'Heading 1' (Bold, Left, 14 pt). 'Heading 2' (Bold, Left, 12 pt) and 'Heading 3' (Italic, Left, 12 pt) . Keep 10 point space before paragraph for each level of headings.
Tables and Figures
Tables and figures are to be numbered and placed directly in the text. Marking tables: Table. 1: Title in bold, 12, placed above the table. Marking figures: Fig. 1: Title in bold, 12, located below the figure. The source is placed right below the figure or table, Times New Roman, italic, 11.
Formulas
Formulas are to be numbered. The number should be written in font size 12, Times New Roman in parentheses, aligned to the right margin and next to the formula.
Acknowledgment
If it is necessary to acknowledge somebody or institution, it should be done in between conclusion and references.
Citations and References
Footnotes or endnotes should not be used for citations.
All the references and in text citations should be in accordance with the 6th APA (American Psychological Association)
It is advised to include the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) of the references wherever possible.
Eg:
Klimoski, R., & Palmer, S. (1993). The ADA and the hiring process in organizations. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 45(2), 10-36. doi:10.1037/1061-4087.45.2.10
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