Author Guidelines

 

Mdooter Journal of Communication and Digital Technologies requires all manuscripts to adhere strictly to the following formatting and structural specifications to ensure efficient review and publication.

  1. General Formatting and Length

All manuscripts submitted to the Mdooter Journal of Communication and Digital Technologies must adhere strictly to the following technical and stylistic requirements to ensure efficient review and publication.

The total length of each submitted manuscript must range from 3,000 to 5,000 words, which includes all content such as the main text, references, tables, and figures. All documents must be prepared using Times New Roman font at a 12-point size and must be double-spaced throughout.

For referencing, the journal strictly follows the APA 7th Edition style. Authors are expected to cite between 15 and 20 scholarly sources and are strongly encouraged to prioritise reputable, impact factor journals to establish the scholarly foundation of their work.

  1. Manuscript Structure and Content
  2. Title Page (Separate File)

The title page must be submitted as a separate document to facilitate anonymous peer review. It must include the full manuscript title, the full names and current institutional affiliation(s) for all authors, and complete contact details (email and phone number) for the corresponding author. Providing the ORCID ID for all authors is a compulsory requirement.

  1. Manuscript Body (Anonymised Main File)

The main manuscript document must be anonymised (excluding author names or affiliations) and must begin with a structured abstract followed by the main text.

  1. Structured Abstract

The abstract must not exceed 300 words and must follow this specific template, with each element clearly identified:

  • Title: Must not exceed 50 words. Use lowercase, except where capitalisation is necessary (e.g., proper nouns).
  • Purpose (or Objective): Clearly state the central problem or gap the study aims to address.
  • Methodology: Detail the research design, sample size, sampling procedure, and instruments used for data collection.
  • Results: Present the key findings in clear, concise language.
  • Conclusion: Concisely sum up the study's main takeaways and implications.
  • Keywords: List 4-6 keywords that accurately represent the paper's content, separated by a comma.