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Importance of Proper Citation in Research Articles
Proper citation, both in-text citations and reference lists, is a fundamental component of scholarly writing. It reflects academic integrity, credibility, and adherence to research ethics. The Journal requires all authors to prepare citations carefully and in strict accordance with the journal’s prescribed referencing style.
- In-text Citations
In-text citation refers to the acknowledgment of sources within the body of the manuscript when referring to ideas, theories, data, or findings derived from other works.
Proper in-text citation:
* Demonstrates academic responsibility
* Prevents plagiarism
* Shows a comprehensive and systematic literature review
* Strengthens the credibility of research findings and discussions
Important principles:
* All ideas, data, statistics, and conclusions taken from other sources must be cited.
* Citations must strictly follow the journal’s required format.
* Author names, publication year, and citation format must be accurate and consistent.
- Reference List / Bibliography
The reference list at the end of the manuscript provides complete bibliographic details of all sources cited in the text, enabling readers to verify and retrieve the referenced materials.
Important principles:
* Every reference listed must be cited in the text.
* Sources not cited in the manuscript should not appear in the reference list.
* Formatting details (author names, punctuation, journal titles, volume, issue, pages, DOI, etc.) must strictly comply with the journal’s guidelines.
Benefits of Accurate Referencing
Accurate and consistent citation:
- Enhances the academic quality and standard of the manuscript
- Reflects the author’s professionalism and attention to detail
- Reduces delays during the editorial review process
- Promotes transparency and verifiability
- Supports compliance with national and international indexing standards
Important Considerations for Authors
Manuscripts with incomplete, inconsistent, or incorrectly formatted citations may be returned to authors for revision before peer review consideration.
The Journal therefore strongly encourages all authors to carefully check and ensure the accuracy and completeness of citations before submission.
