Instructions for Authors

Author(s) are required to send their articles prepared in accordance with the journal template (you can download it below) to official.ramjournal@gmail.com via e-mail.


In addition, title page and disclosure statement form (you can download it below) must be filled in completely and attached to the e-mail.


The similarity percentage attributed to any individual source should be limited to 2%


The following is a detailed and clear explanation of the writing format for Research in Aviation Management (RAM) journal:

1. Title of Paper

Font: Aptos Narrow, 14pt, Bold

Alignment: Left-aligned

Font Style: The title should be in a small font size, making it visually distinct while still fitting within the layout guidelines.

2. Keywords

Keywords should be written in English and should represent the core topics of your paper.


3. Abstract

Font: Aptos Narrow, 9pt

Word Limit: The abstract should be concise and should not exceed 250 words.

Content: The abstract should summarize the main objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions of the paper. It provides readers with a quick overview of the research.

4. Introduction

Font: Aptos Narrow, 11pt, Bold

Formatting: This is the first major section of the paper, where you introduce the topic, background, and objectives of your research. Use bold formatting to make the heading stand out but keep the text of the introduction in regular formatting.

5. Second-level headings

Font: Aptos Narrow, 11pt, Bold

Formatting: The first letter should be capitalized, and the rest of the title should be lowercase. This is used for subsections of main sections within the paper, such as methodology, literature review, or data analysis.

6. Third-Level Headings

Font: Aptos Narrow, 11pt, Italic

Description: These headings are used to break down specific sub-sections within the major sections. They should be in italic font to distinguish them from second-level headings, providing a clear hierarchy of information.

7. Author Statement

Font: Aptos Narrow, 10pt

Formatting: If needed, the author statement may appear after the references section. Acknowledgements of support for the project/paper/author are welcome.

8. Acknowledgement

Font: Aptos Narrow, 10pt

Formatting: If needed, acknowledgements may appear after the references section. Acknowledgements of support for the project/paper/author are welcome.

9. Conflicts of Interest

Content: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this paper.

10. Ethical Approval

Content:

If applicable, indicate the ethical approval status: "Yes [Institution Name, Approval Number, Date].

If not applicable, state: "Not applicable."

11. Appendix

Font: Aptos Narrow, 10pt

Formatting: Appendices, if needed, should appear before the acknowledgment section. They should be clearly labeled and placed before the acknowledgements.

12. References

Font: Aptos Narrow, 10pt, Bold

Formatting: The reference section should be in bold, with the references listed according to the APA (American Psychological Association) style guide. Below are some general guidelines for citing and formatting references in APA style:


In-text Citations:

For a single author: (Author's Last Name, Year)

For two authors: (Author1 & Author2, Year)

For three or more authors: (Author1 et al., Year)


Reference List:

Books:

Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher. Example:

Smith, J. (2020). Introduction to aviation management. Aviation Press.

Journal Articles:

Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, Volume(Issue), page range. DOI/Publisher

Example: Green, A. R. (2019). The economics of airline pricing. Journal of Aviation Economics, 25(4), 123-145. https://doi.org/xxxx

Online Sources:

Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Date). Title of the webpage. Website Name. URL

Example: Jones, M. (2021, July 10). New trends in airline safety. Aviation Daily. http://aviationdaily.com/safety-trends


General Formatting Guidelines:

Ensure consistent use of Aptos Narrow font throughout the paper, as this is the designated font for RAM.

Maintain appropriate font sizes for each section to keep the structure clear and professional.

Follow the journal’s specific layout and formatting rules, including margins and line spacing, which may vary based on the submission guidelines provided by the journal.

Always check the journal’s submission template for any additional requirements specific to your paper.

By following these updated formatting and referencing guidelines, your paper will meet the necessary standards for submission to the journal.