Information For Authors
Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process.
Author Guidelines
1. Manuscript Preparation:
Authors are required to submit their manuscripts in Microsoft Word format, using the provided template. The manuscript should be prepared according to the following guidelines:
- Title: The title should be concise, descriptive, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.
- Abstract: A structured abstract of 200-250 words should summarize the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.
- Keywords: Provide 3-5 keywords that are relevant to the content of the manuscript.
- Introduction: Clearly state the objectives, motivation, and significance of the study, and provide a brief overview of the literature.
- Materials and Methods: Describe the materials, equipment, and methods used in the study in sufficient detail to allow replication by other researchers.
- Results: Present the findings of the study in a clear and organized manner, using tables, figures, and graphs where appropriate.
- Discussion: Interpret the results, discuss their implications, and compare them with relevant literature.
- Conclusion: Summarize the main findings of the study and outline any recommendations or future research directions.
2. Manuscript Formatting:
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Authors are required to adhere to the following formatting guidelines when preparing their manuscripts for submission:
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point size.
- Line Spacing: Double-spaced throughout the manuscript, including the abstract, text, references, tables, and figures.
- Margins: One-inch margins on all sides of the page.
- Headings: Use a hierarchical structure of headings and subheadings to organize the manuscript.
- Figures and Tables: Number figures and tables sequentially, and provide clear captions and legends.
- Equations: Number equations consecutively and align them to the center of the page.
- Cite references in the text using numerical superscripts, and list them at the end of the manuscript in numerical order.
- Follow the Vancouver citation style for formatting references, providing the authors' names, title of the article, journal name, volume, issue, page numbers, and publication year.
4. Submission Process:
- Authors should submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal's online submission system.
- Include a cover letter with the submission, providing a brief overview of the study, its significance, and any conflicts of interest.
5. Review Process:
- All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the field.
- Authors will receive feedback and suggestions for revisions from the reviewers and editorial team.
6. Publication Ethics:
- Authors should adhere to ethical standards in research and publication, including avoiding plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data.
- Authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and obtain permission to use copyrighted material.
7. Copyright and Licensing:
- Authors retain copyright of their published articles, which are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).
8. Contact Information:
For inquiries related to manuscript submission, publication process, and other journal-related matters, authors can contact the editorial office at [email address].
9. Journal Website:
For more information about the journal, including submission guidelines, editorial board, and current issue, please visit the journal website at [URL].
10. Acknowledgments:
- Acknowledge any funding sources, institutional support, or contributions from colleagues or collaborators that supported the research.
Note: Authors are encouraged to carefully read and follow these guidelines to ensure that their manuscripts comply with the journal's requirements and facilitate the review and publication process.