Manuscript Preparation

Download the AIGF manuscript template (Word) and use it to prepare your manuscript.

Length and format

• Research articles should not exceed 7,000 words, excluding references. For longer manuscripts, please email editor@aigfjournal.com before submitting.
• Submit in Microsoft Word (.docx), Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, with numbered headings (1, 1.1).
• Submit two files: a title page with all author details, and an anonymised manuscript with no author names or affiliations.

Manuscript structure

Research manuscripts should normally include the following sections. Other article types may adapt this structure.

Abstract
A structured abstract of up to 250 words, with no citations, under the headings Purpose, Methodology, Findings, Implications and Originality/value. Follow it with 4 to 8 keywords.

Introduction
Establish the research problem, theoretical context, research gap, significance and objectives or research questions.

Literature Review / Theoretical Background
Present the relevant theoretical and empirical foundations, and develop hypotheses or propositions where applicable.

Methods
Describe the research design, data, sample, measures, analytical procedures, models, software and ethical considerations in enough detail for the study to be replicated.

Results
Report the findings clearly and transparently.

Discussion
Interpret the findings in relation to existing knowledge and the research questions.

Theoretical and Practical Implications
Explain the contribution of the research to theory and its implications for practice or policy.

Limitations and Future Research
State the limitations of the study and suggest specific directions for future research.

Conclusion
Summarise the main contribution of the study. Do not introduce new findings.

Declarations
Include funding, conflicts of interest, author contributions, data availability, ethics approval where applicable, and any use of generative AI tools. Place this section before the references, and anonymise any details that would identify the authors.

References
Use APA 7th edition. List all cited works alphabetically, and include a DOI wherever one is available.

Tables and figures

Number tables and figures in the order they are cited in the text, and give each a descriptive title. Figures should be at least 300 dpi, with all text readable.