Authors

Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering our journals for your manuscript submission. To ensure a smooth review and publication process, please carefully follow the guidelines below.

1. Submission Instructions

  • Manuscripts must be submitted via the journal's online submission system. Submissions through email or physical mail will not be accepted.
  • Ensure that your manuscript falls within the scope of the journal. Submissions outside the journal’s focus will not be considered.
  • Authors must complete all required sections of the submission form, including the title, abstract, keywords, author details, and acknowledgments.
  • Supplementary materials, such as datasets, additional figures, or appendices, should be uploaded as separate files.
  • Before submitting, ensure that the manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

2. Formatting and Citation Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format or LaTeX (with a compiled PDF for review).
  • The text must be double-spaced, using a 12-point standard font such as Times New Roman. Margins should be at least 1 inch on all sides.
  • Manuscripts should include the following sections:
    • Title Page (Title, Author Names, Affiliations, and Corresponding Author Details)
    • Abstract (maximum 300 words)
    • Keywords (4-6 relevant terms)
    • Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion
    • References, Tables, and Figures with appropriate captions
  • Citation Style: Follow APA. Examples:
    • Journal Article: Author(s). Title. Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue). DOI.
    • Book: Author(s). Title. Edition. Publisher; Year.
  • Figures and tables must be embedded in the manuscript and submitted as separate high-resolution files.
  • Ensure that all in-text citations match the reference list and vice versa.

3. Authorship Criteria and Responsibilities

To ensure the integrity of academic authorship, we adhere to COPE’s authorship guidelines.

  • Authorship Criteria:
    • Substantial contributions to the conception, design, analysis, or interpretation of the study.
    • Drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for important intellectual content.
    • Final approval of the version to be published.
    • Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
  • All contributors who do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section.
  • The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the manuscript, communicating with the editorial office of the journal during the submission and review process, and acting as the main point of contact for all inquiries after publication.
  • Any changes to the author list (addition, removal, or reordering) must be approved by all authors and justified to the editorial team.

4. Data Sharing and Transparency Policies

We promote transparency and reproducibility in research by encouraging data sharing and adherence to ethical standards.

  • Authors are required to provide a Data Availability Statement, detailing whether the data supporting the findings of the manuscript are publicly available, restricted, or not applicable.
  • Where applicable, datasets should be deposited in a publicly accessible repository, with proper citations included in the manuscript. Example repositories include [insert repository names, e.g., Dryad, Zenodo].
  • Authors must ensure that the data shared comply with ethical guidelines, including informed consent and protection of confidential information.
  • If data cannot be shared due to ethical or legal restrictions, a clear justification must be provided.

By following these guidelines, authors contribute to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. For any queries or clarification, please contact our editorial office at editorial@acadpub.com.