Author Guidelines

KIKKR invites original multidisciplinary research related to regional innovation and development. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your work meets our editorial standards.

1. General Submission Guidelines

  • Originality: Submissions must be original and not currently under review elsewhere.

  • Submission Portal: All manuscripts must be submitted via the official electronic portal.

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (2016 or later), single document.

  • Registration: Authors must register on the journal website prior to submission.

2. Formatting and Layout

  • Title: Bold, UPPERCASE, centered, Times New Roman, 16 pt.

  • Author Details: Full name, designation, and institutional affiliation (12 pt).

  • Layout: A4 size, 1-inch margins, 1.5 line spacing.

  • Word Count: 3,500 to 6,000 words.

3. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: Maximum 200 words, italicized, justified. Must cover regional background, methodology, and innovation outcomes.

  • Keywords: 3–10 keywords, alphabetical, ending with a full stop.

4. Technical Elements

  • Sectioning: Numbered headings (1. Introduction, 1.1 Regional Context).

  • Tables/Figures: Tables (Title above); Figures (Caption below), Bold, 12 pt.

5. Documentation: APA Style references, 100-word author bio, and signed Copyright Form.