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ARTICLE RULE OF THUMB – AROT (Translated from Dr.

Othman Talib, UPM)


TITLE
(Your title must be simple and catchy)
Author1, Author2, Author3
1,2
City University; 3Selia Engineering
author1@city.edu.my
ABSTRACT
Intro The significance of research topic or research area.
Problem Briefly explain about the issue In discussion together with the chosen problem
Statement statement. Include all important variables and describe the importance/ impact of the
research to the greater global community
Design Define research design/framework/approach (experimental, quasi-experimental, survey,
exploratory, mixed-methods etc.). Also, describe instruments, subjects and samples
without having to elaborate on the research procedure.
Result Only state the main finding/result
Conclusion How does your finding(s) is significant in overcoming the research problem(s). Decide
on the direction of the research as well as the potential of expansion of the research.
KEY WORDS
Must be unique and searchable in mainstream research database. Typically, 5 keywords is required.

INTRODUCTION
Para 1 Emphasize on the research title, elaborate on the issues in the problem statement(s).
Briefly note on the research aim(s) and objective(s).
Para 2 Relate para 1 with current global development and research significance in local
context. Describe on the novelty of the same/relevant research area.
Para 3,4,5 Other issues including theories (if applicable) which can be placed as sub heading.
Para 4 Design of Kindergarten Ergonomic Toilet Seat
Para 5 Policy change and regulations

RESEARCH DESIGN
Para 1 Introduce the research design and procedure (brief)
Para 2 Introduce the data analysis
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Para 1,2 State only the primary result, which has direct connection to the research objective(s).
Include any table or graphs to aid readers in their understanding of the writing, possibly
in numerical (quantitative) or semantics/thematic (qualitative).
Para 3 Critically analyze the research result and include own idea and interpretation that fulfils
the research objective.
CONCLUSION
Para 1 Summarize the primary result and findings. Conclude on how the result(s) achieved the
research objective.
Para 2 Write your suggestions for future works as well as the rationale of the actions.
REFERENCE
Follow the guidelines set by journal of your submission

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