Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

• Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
• The manuscript should be in English and formatted according to the journal template.
• The submission must include:

1. Title page
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Main text
5. References
6. Figures
7. Tables

• Plagiarism or duplicate submissions will not be tolerated.

Manuscript Formatting

• Title: Should be concise and informative.
• Authors and Affiliations: List full names, institutional affiliations, and contact details of the corresponding author.
• Abstract: Provide a structured summary of no more than 250 words.
• Keywords: Include 4-6 relevant keywords.
• References: Follow the citation style specified by the journal (e.g., APA, Harvard, Vancouver).

Ethical Considerations

• Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Research involving human or animal subjects must have ethical clearance.
• Data should be accurately represented, and proper credit must be given to all contributors.

Copyright and Open Access

• All published articles are open access under a Creative Commons License.
• Authors retain copyright but grant the journal rights to publish and distribute the work.

Editor Guidelines

Editorial Responsibilities

• Oversee the peer review process and ensure timely publication.
• Maintain the journal's ethical standards and editorial integrity.
• Make impartial decisions based on academic merit.

Manuscript Handling

• Conduct an initial screening for suitability and plagiarism.
• Assign appropriate reviewers with subject expertise.
• Communicate effectively with authors, reviewers, and the editorial board.

Confidentiality

• Editors must keep submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities confidential.
• Editorial discussions should remain within the journal’s management.

Conflict of Interest

• Editors should not handle manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

Reviewer Guidelines

Responsibilities

• Conduct a fair and constructive evaluation of assigned manuscripts.
• Provide feedback within the specified review period.
• Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript content.

Review Criteria

• Assess originality, scientific quality, methodology, clarity, and impact.
• Identify ethical concerns or potential plagiarism.
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations.

Review Process

• Accept or decline invitations promptly.
• Submit reports through the online system.
• Avoid personal criticism; focus on academic value.

Peer Review Guidelines

Review Model

• The journal follows single-blind/double-blind/open peer review.
• At least two independent expert reviewers evaluate each manuscript.

Steps in Peer Review

1. Initial Assessment: Editors assess submission suitability.
2. Reviewer Assignment: Experts review the manuscript.
3. Decision Making: Based on reviewer feedback, the editor decides to accept, revise, or reject the submission.
4. Author Revisions: Authors address reviewer comments.
5. Final Decision: Editors approve the final version for publication.

Ethics in Peer Review

• Reviewers must disclose conflicts of interest.
• Any suspicion of plagiarism should be reported immediately.

Special Issue Guidelines

Proposal Submission

• Special issue proposals should include topic details, guest editors, scope, and timeline.
• Proposals are reviewed by the editorial board before approval.

Guest Editor Responsibilities

• Manage manuscript submissions and peer review for the special issue.
• Ensure high-quality contributions and maintain journal standards.
• Collaborate with the editorial team on final decisions.

Manuscript Submission & Review

• All submissions undergo the standard peer review process.
• Special issue articles must align with the journal’s scope and quality.

Publication Timeline

• Special issues should have a clear submission and publication timeline.
• Deadlines for manuscript submission, reviews, and revisions must be strictly followed.

Promotion and Visibility

• Special issues are promoted through journal announcements and indexing platforms.
• Authors and guest editors should actively share published articles to increase reach.