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Research Paper/Review Paper/Case-study (please delete appropriately)

TITLE

Author 1
Affiliation
Address of affiliation
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Author 2
Affiliation
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Abstract

Not more than 300 words. Should be written in Italic.

Key Terms: 5-6 key words

1. Introduction

Should write rational of the study/problem statement. Research objectives should be written. Organization of the papers should be written. Please try to keep single line spacing with Cambria 12 font size. (prefer 1 and half pages)

2. Literature Review

Past research findings that are relevant to your research. Please do not write more than three pages.

3. Research Design and Methodology (important for research papers)

Please discuss your research design approach, methodology. Materials and methods should be clearly presented to allow the reproduction of the experiments

4. Results and Discussion (Important for research paper)

Results and discussion maybe combined into a single section. Results and discussion may also be presented separately if necessary

5. Conclusion

A summary of the whole paper or concluding statement of the research (should not exceed more than half pages.

Reference

Harvard Referencing considered to be appropriate in this journal. Some consistent referencing which are similar to Havard referencing is illustrated below as a sample. In text referencing should be made clearly literature review and Methodology or in analysis part. These references should be listed in the reference list in alphabetic order.

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[4]  Hofstede, Geert (1980) Culture’s consequences: International Differences in Work-related Values. Beverly Hills, CA.: Sage Publications

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