Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
1. Title Page
Title: The title should be concise and informative.
Authors and Affiliations: List all authors with their full names and affiliations. Indicate the corresponding author with an asterisk and provide their email address.
2. Abstract
Length: 150-200 words.
Content: Briefly summarize the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of the research. Avoid references and abbreviations.
3. Keywords
Selection: Provide 6-8 keywords that represent the main topics of the paper.
4. Main Text
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Introduction: Introduce the research topic, outline the problem, and state the objectives of the study.
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Materials and Methods: Provide detailed information about the materials and methodologies used. Ensure reproducibility by including all necessary details.
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Results: Present your findings in a clear and logical sequence, using tables and figures where appropriate.
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Discussion: Interpret the results, discussing their significance and implications. Compare with existing research and state the limitations of the study.
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Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and suggest future research directions.
5. Figures and Tables
Format: Submit high-resolution images in TIFF, JPEG, or PNG format. Tables should be editable and included in the main manuscript file.
Captions: Provide detailed captions for all figures and tables.
6. References
Style: Use the author-date format for in-text citations. It should be prepared alphabetically with the surname of all the authors followed by their initials and year of publication in brackets.
Format: Ensure all references are complete and formatted consistently.
7. Supplementary Material
Content: Include any additional material that supports the main text, such as datasets, methodological details, and additional figures.
8. Ethics and Disclosure
Ethical Approval: Include a statement confirming that the research was approved by an appropriate ethics committee.
Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
9. Submission Process
Initial Submission: Submit the manuscript through the online submission system. Include a cover letter outlining the significance of the study and suggesting potential reviewers.
Review Process: Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors will be notified of the editorial decision within a specified timeframe.
Revisions: If revisions are requested, provide a detailed response to reviewers’ comments and highlight the changes made in the manuscript.
10. Publication Fees
Charges: Detail any publication fees or article processing charges (APCs). Provide information on waivers or discounts if applicable.
For more detailed guidelines, please visit the official Author Guidelines page on our website.