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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering submitting your manuscript to our journal. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure the smooth processing of your submission.

1. Manuscript Preparation:

  • Use Font Cambria for headings and body text with a font size of 12.
  • Manuscripts should be written in English, and the length should be between 5,000 to 8,000 words.
  • Clearly, indicate the title, author names, and affiliations.
  • Provide a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) outlining the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.
  • Keywords (3-5) should be listed after the abstract.

2. Author Information:

  • Clearly present the names of all authors with their affiliations and email addresses.
  • Designate one author as the corresponding author and provide their contact details.
  • Include a brief author biography (50 words) for each author.

3. Funding Information:

  • If applicable, disclose funding sources and their role in the research.

4. Figures and Tables:

  • Ensure that all figures and tables are labeled and cited in the text.
  • Submit high-resolution images and charts.

5. Citations and References:

  • Use the Harvard citation style.
  • Include a reference list at the end of the manuscript with complete details of all cited works.
  • Ensure that a minimum of 80% of the references are from primary sources (journals, research reports).

6. Manuscript Structure:

  • Divide the manuscript into clearly defined sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and References.
  • For community engagement articles, include sections on Community Background, Objectives, and Expected Social Changes.

7. Review Guidelines:

  • Familiarize yourself with the review guidelines to understand the criteria used for evaluation.
  • Address the reviewers' comments thoroughly when revising the manuscript.

8. Manuscript Submission:

  • Submit your manuscript online through our submission system.
  • Include a cover letter briefly outlining the significance of your research and confirming that the manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere.

9. Ethical Considerations:

  • Clearly, state any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Ensure that your research complies with ethical standards and guidelines.

10. Proofreading:

  • Carefully proofread your manuscript before submission.

11. Manuscript Status:

  • Check the status of your submission through the online submission system.

By adhering to these guidelines, you contribute to the efficiency and quality of the editorial process. We appreciate your commitment to scholarly publishing and look forward to receiving your submission.

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