ADVISORY BOARD

Ms. Elizabeth Lee

Executive Director, Sunway University College
Professor Jarlath Ronayne
Acting Vice-Chancellor, Sunway University College
Dr. Leong Yin Ching
Director of Academic Affairs, Sunway University College
Dr. Khatijah Khalid
Registrar, Sunway University College

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Dr. Hor Yue Luan

EDITORIAL BOARD

Dr. Caren Lee Chiu Sze

Dr. Cheam Toon Chee
Dr. Cheng Fan Fah
Dr. Mohd Sufian Abdul Aziz
Dr. Uthaya Kumari
Ms. Christine Oh
Mr. Johnny Yesuadian Savarimuthu
Ms. Mabel Poon
Mr. Peter Pang
Ms. Wong Yoke Chen

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Professor Dr. Han Chun Kwong, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Professor Dr. Muzafar Shah Habibullah, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Professor Dr. Normah Mohamad Noor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Professor Dr. Samsinar Md Sidin, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Professor Dr. Siow Heng Loke, University of Malaya
Professor Dr. Suradi Salim, University of Malaya
Professor Dr. Yap Kok Leong, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Associate Professor Dr. Angeline Cheah Soo Bee, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Associate Professor Dr. Goh Kim Leng, University of Malaya
Associate Professor Dr. Loo Seng Piew, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Associate Professor Dr. Mahzan Arshad, University of Malaya
Assistant Professor Dr. Myung-Sin Song, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA
Associate Professor Dr. Ow Siew Hock, University of Malaya
Associate Professor Dr. Ramayah Thurasamy, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr. Anindita Dasgupta, Sunway University College
Dr. Kim Phaik Lah, ASEAN Training Network
Dr. Kok Kim Lian, Sunway University College
Dr. Loh Joo Pin, Sunway University College
Mr. Steven Wong Cheng Ming, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS)
 INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS

Format
Manuscripts of papers should not exceed 15 pages inclusive of tables, charts, diagrams and references, and
should be printed single-spaced in Times New Roman on A4 paper. The text area should be B5 (JIS) size
(7.17 × 10.12 inches), with 1-inch top and bottom margins, and 0.75-inch left and right margins. Microsoft
Word format is preferred. Please refer to the American Psychological Association (APA) publication
manual for instructions on manuscript preparation. The decision of the Editorial Board is final.
Title
The title should be brief and typed in capital letters, bold, font size 14, and centered. If more than one line
is required, single-spacing should be used. Leave two blank lines (font size 11) after the title, then type the
name(s) of the author(s) in capital letters using font size 12. Immediately below, the affiliated institution(s)
and address(es) should be given, single-spaced, font size 11, capitalizing the first letter of all main words.
An address of correspondence with telephone, fax numbers and e-mail address should be given.
Abstract and key words
Leave two blank lines (font size 11) after the address(es). Then type the word ABSTRACT capitalized,
font size 9, centered and bold. The abstract (font size 9, nonbold, fully justified) should be factual and
contain the main results and conclusions of the paper. It should not exceed about 150 words. Up to six key
words (font size 9) may be included in a separate line below the abstract.
Text
The text follows the abstract and key words. Leave two spaces (font size 11) between the key words and
the first heading. Text should be clear and concise. Use font size 11 throughout for text and blank lines.
Section headings (left-aligned, bold, font size 11) have two spaces above and one space below. Main
section headings are all capitals; for secondary section headings, the first letter of each major word is
capitalized. The first sentence of the first paragraph should start at the margin. First sentences of
subsequent paragraphs should start at 0.25 inch from the margin. Tables, figures and footnotes should be
cited in an orderly sequence.
Tables and figures
Tables should carry an Arabic numeral followed by a period (full stop). Each major word in the table
heading (font size 11) should be capitalized; the heading is placed above the table. Tables, when they are
part of the text, should have two spaces above and below the table. Tables should be self-explanatory and
footnotes (font size 9) may be added using symbols. Please distinguish minus signs (accessed from the
Symbol font) from hyphens. Figures should carry an Arabic numeral followed by a period; the caption
(font size 11) is placed below the figure. Figures and graphs should be self-explanatory.
References
References should be listed at the end of the text and arranged in alphabetical order by the surnames of the
authors. Only references cited in the text should be listed. Use font size 10. Please distinguish the hyphen
from the en dash (accessed using ALT-0150 on the numeric keypad), which is used for a range of numbers
as in 1995-2002. Examples of APA format for references:

Fiedler, F. E. (1967). A theory of leadership effectiveness. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Porter, M. E., & Scott, S. (2001). Innovation: Location matters. Review of Management, 42(4), 28–36.

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Sunway University College
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