Preparing Your Manuscript
Authors should prepare manuscripts carefully to facilitate peer review and publication.
Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word (doc or .docx).
The journal does not accept PDF files as the primary manuscript for peer review.
1. General Formatting
Please use the following formatting throughout the manuscript:
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Item |
Requirement |
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Paper Size |
A4 |
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Margins |
2.5 cm on all sides |
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Font |
Times New Roman |
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Font Size |
12 pt |
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Line Spacing |
Double |
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Alignment |
Justified |
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Page Numbers |
Bottom Centre |
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Line Numbering |
Continuous |
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File Format |
Microsoft Word (doc or .docx) |
2. Scientific Style
Authors should:
· Use SI units throughout the manuscript.
· Write scientific names in italics.
· Define abbreviations at first use.
· Use internationally accepted scientific nomenclature.
· Report statistical significance appropriately.
· Use decimal points instead of commas.
· Check spelling and grammar carefully before submission.
3. Files to Prepare
To facilitate the journal’s double-anonymous peer review process, authors should prepare and upload the following files separately:
Article Text File (Blinded Manuscript)
The manuscript must not contain the authors’ names, affiliations, email addresses, acknowledgements that may reveal author identities, or any other identifying information. The blinded manuscript should contain the title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, tables, figures, and figure captions, as applicable.
Title Page
The Title Page should be uploaded as a separate file and should contain:
· Manuscript title
· Full names of all authors
· Author affiliations
· Corresponding author’s name and email address
· ORCID iDs, where available
Cover Letter
A separate Cover Letter should be uploaded with the submission.
Supplementary Files (if applicable)
Supplementary data, tables, figures, methods, or other supporting material should be uploaded separately and clearly labelled.
Each file should be clearly named.
Example:
· Blinded_Manuscript.docx
· Title_Page.docx
· Cover_Letter.docx
· Supplementary_File_S1.xlsx
Important: Authors must ensure that the Article Text File is fully anonymized before submission. Information that could reveal the identity of the authors should only appear on the Title Page.
Final Check Before Submission
Before submission, authors should ensure that the manuscript is clearly written, the Title Page contains complete and accurate author information, references are properly formatted, and all figures are of appropriate quality. Careful preparation facilitates editorial assessment and helps avoid unnecessary revisions.
