General Guidelines

Manuscripts should be novel and should not be under consideration for any other conference or publication at the time of submission.

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission Abstracts should have the title of the paper, name(s) and affiliation(s) of the author(s), and keywords (at least 4 keywords). The abstract including the keywords and affiliations should not exceed one page.

Full Paper Submission The papers should contain the following sections: Abstract One page with all affiliations and keywords. Introduction Introduce the study concept, major theoretical and empirical gaps, and contribution of the study, importance and implications for practice. Literature Review A thorough synthesis of the past and current literature backing the study hypotheses and leading towards propositions. Methodology Clear and concise elaboration of the method applied and the steps taken to ensure the reliability and validity of the used methodology. Explain the sample and target population with justifications. Results Clear and comprehensive presentation of results in view of proposed hypotheses. Discussion and Conclusion Discuss the strengths and contribution of the research to theory and practice. Limitations and future research directions with conclusion. Acknowledgements When appropriate. Appendices When appropriate.

Formatting Guidelines

Follow all instructions provided below for formatting of papers. All manuscripts should be written in Microsoft Word Document format.

Abstract Maximum 250 words with 4 key words Title of Paper Should be in 14 points and Bold in Times New Roman Headings 12 points Font Times New Roman Author Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Should be in 10 points and Bold Text of Manuscript 11 points, spacing 1.5 Length of Full Paper Limited to 8 pages Page Margins Top: 1", Bottom: 1", Right: 1", and Left: 1.5" Referencing Harvard style is compulsory. For details, please refer to Harvard Referencing or Harvard Generator.

Send your abstract and full paper to : mi-cab@mahsa.edu.my