Back Matter

Back Matter
The back matter contains essential information that supports the transparency, integrity, and reproducibility of the research. Unless otherwise stated, the following sections should appear after the main text of the manuscript.

Acknowledgements
Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship. Contributions may include technical assistance, administrative support, language editing, or financial support. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission from individuals before acknowledging them in the manuscript.
Funding Statement
Authors should disclose all sources of financial support received for the conduct of the research. If the study did not receive any specific funding, authors should include the following statement:
                             "The authors received no specific funding for this research."
Conflict of Interest Statement
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, the research or its interpretation.
If no conflicts exist, authors should include the following statement:
                                               "The authors declare no conflict of interest."
Data Availability Statement
Where applicable, authors should include a statement describing the availability of the data supporting the findings of the study.
Examples include:
● The data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
● The data are publicly available in a recognized repository.
● Data are not publicly available due to ethical, legal, or confidentiality restrictions.
Author Contributions
Where appropriate, authors are encouraged to briefly describe the contribution of each author to the research and preparation of the manuscript.
References
All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and all references listed must be cited within the text.
References must be prepared in accordance with the latest edition of the APA Publication Manual (7th Edition).
Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Accurate and complete referencing is essential to ensure academic integrity and to acknowledge the work of previous researchers. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all references are accurate, complete, and formatted consistently. All manuscripts submitted to IJSSE must follow the Publication Manual of the American  Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition for both in-text citations and the reference list.