Guide for Authors

Manuscript Preparation and Submission:

  • Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
  • All text should be double-spaced with 12-point font and 1-inch margins.
  • Figures and tables should be included within the manuscript file or uploaded as separate files.
  • Cover letters should include a brief summary of the research and its significance.

Journal Policies and Ethical Guidelines:

  • The journal adheres to the principles outlined in the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.
  • Authors must declare any conflicts of interest or funding sources that may have influenced the research.
  • Fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism will not be tolerated.

Review Process Information:

  • All submitted manuscripts are subject to an initial editorial screening process to ensure they meet the journal's scope and formatting requirements.
  • Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to expert reviewers for peer review.
  • Reviewers are asked to evaluate the manuscript for scientific validity, significance, and originality.

Copyright Policies:

  • The journal retains the copyright of all published content.
  • Authors must obtain permission to reproduce any copyrighted material.
  • Plagiarism, duplication, or self-plagiarism will not be tolerated.

Authorship Criteria:

  • All authors must have made a significant contribution to the research and agree to be listed as authors.
  • The order of authors should reflect their relative contribution to the research.
  • Contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship may be acknowledged in a separate section.

Supplementary Materials:

  • Supplementary materials, such as data sets or videos, may be submitted and published alongside the manuscript.
  • Supplementary materials must be relevant to the research and enhance the reader's understanding of the manuscript.