A well-structured manuscript accelerates editorial evaluation and peer review. Please format your work using the structural layout outlined below.

Document Layout & Typography

File Format

Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or LaTeX (.tex with compiled .pdf).

Formatting

12-point font (Times New Roman or Calibri), double-line spacing, and 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.

Line & Page Numbering

Include continuous page numbers and continuous line numbers throughout the entire file to simplify reviewer annotation.

Essential Section Structure

Title Page
  • Concise, descriptive title
  • Full names, institutional affiliations, and ORCID iDs of all authors
  • Designated Corresponding Author details (email and phone number)
Abstract & Keywords

A structured abstract of 200–300 words (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion). Follow with 4–6 indexable keywords.

Main Text (IMRaD Format)

Introduction

Research problem, review of literature, and explicit objectives.

Materials & Methods

Detailed protocols, analytical frameworks, and ethical statements ensuring reproducible results.

Results

Objective data presentation using clear text, high-resolution figures, and minimal text repetition.

Discussion

Theoretical implications, limitations, practical applications, and future research directions.

Declarations & Back Matter
  • Ethics approval
  • Acknowledgments
  • Funding sources
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Data Availability
References

All references must be accurate, complete, and formatted according to the reference style specified by the respective journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all cited sources are correctly referenced and, where available, include Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).

Tables & Figures

Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text and accompanied by descriptive titles or captions. Authors should submit high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi). All tables and figures must be cited within the manuscript text.

Additional Guidelines

Abbreviations

Non-standard abbreviations should be defined at first mention and used consistently throughout the manuscript. Avoid excessive use of abbreviations.

Units of Measurement

Authors should use the International System of Units (SI Units). Scientific nomenclature should follow internationally accepted standards.

Supplementary Materials

Additional datasets, appendices, multimedia files, and supporting information may be submitted as supplementary material and should be clearly labeled.

Pre-Submission Checklist

File formatted in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or LaTeX (.tex with compiled .pdf)
12-point font, double-line spacing, 1-inch margins on all sides
Continuous page numbers and line numbers throughout the entire file
Title page with all author details and ORCID iDs
Structured abstract (200–300 words) with 4–6 keywords
IMRaD format with clear sections (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion)
Declarations: Ethics approval, Acknowledgments, Funding, Conflicts of Interest, Data Availability
All references accurate with DOIs where available
Tables and figures numbered, captioned, and cited in the text
All non-standard abbreviations defined at first mention
SI Units used for all measurements

Important Note: Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts are complete, accurate, and formatted according to these requirements before submission. Submissions that do not comply with the journal's manuscript preparation guidelines may be returned for revision prior to editorial review.

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