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Author Guidelines

Everything you need to know before submitting your manuscript

Scope Article Types Formatting Ethics Review Process Fees

Aims & Scope

We publish original research, review articles, case reports, short communications, and editorials across multiple disciplines. Manuscripts must represent original work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.

Article Types

Research ArticleOriginal research with clear methodology, results, and discussion. Typically 3,000–8,000 words.
Review ArticleComprehensive synthesis of existing literature. Typically 4,000–10,000 words.
Case ReportDetailed account of a specific case or observation. Typically 1,000–3,000 words.
Short CommunicationConcise report of preliminary or time-sensitive findings. Typically 1,500–3,000 words.
EditorialOpinion or commentary on a topical issue. By invitation or proposal only.

Manuscript Formatting

  • File format: Submit as PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), or LaTeX (.tex with compiled PDF).
  • Title page: Include full title, all author names with affiliations, ORCID iDs, and corresponding author email.
  • Abstract: 150–300 words, structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions) for research articles.
  • Keywords: 4–8 keywords for indexing.
  • References: APA 7th edition format. DOI hyperlinks required where available.
  • Figures & Tables: Embed within the manuscript at appropriate positions. Provide high-resolution versions as supplementary files.
  • Supplementary Materials: Upload as separate ZIP archive with a descriptive manifest.

Ethical Requirements

  • Originality: Work must be original. Plagiarism screening is performed on all submissions.
  • Authorship: All listed authors must have made substantial contributions. Ghost and gift authorship are prohibited.
  • Conflicts of Interest: All authors must disclose financial and non-financial conflicts of interest.
  • Human/Animal Subjects: Research involving human or animal subjects must include ethics committee approval statements.
  • Data Availability: A data availability statement is required for all research articles.
  • Prior Publication: Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere. Preprints on recognized servers are acceptable.

Peer Review Process

  1. Submission: Submit through the online portal with all required files and metadata.
  2. Initial Screening: Editor checks scope, formatting, and basic quality (2–5 days).
  3. Peer Review: If passed, manuscript is sent to 2–3 expert reviewers (typically 3–4 weeks).
  4. Decision: Editor makes a decision based on reviews: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
  5. Revision: Authors typically have 2–4 weeks for minor revisions and 4–8 weeks for major revisions.
  6. Production: Accepted manuscripts enter production for copyediting and typesetting.
  7. Publication: Final article published online with DOI and full citation.

Publication Fees

See our Fees & Charges page for detailed information on submission fees, article processing charges, and waivers.