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Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation:

  • Follow the journal's guidelines for formatting, style, and length.
  • Ensure that the research is original, has not been published elsewhere, and adheres to ethical research standards.
  • Include a clear abstract, keywords, and a statement of the interdisciplinary nature of the work.

Submission Process:

  • Submit manuscripts via the journal's online submission system.
  • Provide all required information, including author details, funding sources, and conflict of interest declarations.

Post-Submission Communication:

  • Respond promptly to any queries during the review process.
  • Address all comments and suggestions from reviewers if revisions are required.

Formatting and Style:

  1. Text Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in a Word or LaTeX format, using a standard 12-point font, such as Times New Roman, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides.
  2. Title Page: Should include the manuscript's title, authors' names, affiliations, and contact information. A separate title page is recommended to facilitate the double-blind review process.
  3. Abstract and Keywords: Each manuscript must include an abstract of no more than 250 words summarizing the main findings and contributions, followed by 3-5 keywords.
  4. Section Headings: Use clear, concise headings and subheadings to organize the content. Number sections and subsections sequentially.
  5. Figures and Tables: Should be embedded within the text at appropriate points. Each figure and table must have a caption and be cited in the text.
  6. References: Follow a standard citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) consistently throughout the manuscript. Include a comprehensive list of references at the end of the manuscript.

Length:

  1. Research Articles: Should typically be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures. This length allows for the detailed presentation of research while remaining concise.
  2. Short Communications or Case Studies: Should be limited to 3,000-4,000 words, offering a concise but comprehensive overview of the research topic or case study.
  3. Review Articles: Can extend up to 10,000 words to provide an in-depth analysis of existing literature.

Authors are advised to adhere to these guidelines to ensure clarity, consistency, and readability, facilitating the review process and enhancing the accessibility of their research to a broad interdisciplinary audience.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Research Articles

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Copyright Notice

1. The author/s retains all copyrights and publishing rights.

2. The authors retain copyright in published papers and grant the publisher a non-exclusive license to publish the article, be cited as the article's original publisher in the event of reuse, and disseminate it in any form or medium.

3. All versions of the work can be deposited in an institutional or subject repository by the authors.

  • Preprint
  • Author's Accepted Manuscript
  • Published article (Version of Record)

4. The Journal permits Authors to deposit all versions of their paper in institutional repositories and non-commercial subject-based repositories such as PubMed Central, Europe PMC, arXiv, and other repositories, as well as to publish it on the Author's personal and departmental websites (including social networking sites, such as ResearchGate, Academia.edu, etc.).

5. Copyright and source must be acknowledged, and a link to the article's DOI must be included.

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