AUTHOR GUIDELINES


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



  Conference do not have any limit for full paper pages, however later at the time of publication in journal. If required by journal rules and regulations author may be requested to follow the conditions imposed by journal policy.

  Sample paper should contain the following sections :

  • Abstract: One page with all affiliations and keywords

  • Introduction: Introduce study concept, major theoretical and empirical gap and contribution by this 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 used methodology. Explain the sample and target population with justifications.

  • Results: Clear and comprehensive presentation of results in view of proposed hypotheses.

  • Discussion & Conclusion: Discuss the strengths and contribution of research to theory and practice. Limitations and future research directions with conclusion.

  • Acknowledgements: (When appropriate).

  • Appendices: (When appropriate).



  Follow all instructions provided in manual for formatting of papers. All paper script should be written in Microsoft Word Document format.


  • Abstract: Maximum 250 words with 4 keywords.

  • Title of Papers: Should be in 12 points and Bold in Times New Roman.

  • Headings: 12 points.

  • Font: Times New Roman.

  • Author name and Affiliation should be in 10 points and Bold.

  • Text of Manuscript: 11 points, spacing 1.5.

  • Length of full paper is limit to 8 pages.

  • Page Margins: Top 1", bottom 1", right 1", and left 1.5".

  • Referencing: Harvard referencing style must be used. Please adhere to Harvard referencing.
    For details refer to Harvard Referencing or Harvard Generator.

Submit your manuscripts to : mi-irict@mahsa.edu.my