For Authors
Submission Preparation
Authors should prepare manuscripts in accordance with the journal's current instructions. Check the submission requirements before uploading your work.
Key Requirements
- Original work with a clear scientific contribution
- Clear and correct English
- A complete manuscript with an abstract and keywords
- Consistent references and complete source details
- Figures and tables cited in the text
- All required declarations and author approvals
Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.
Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.
Manuscript Types
Research articles should present a defined research question, reproducible methods, results, and conclusions supported by the evidence. Reviews should provide a critical synthesis with a clear scope and selection method. Consult the journal office about other contribution types.
Manuscript Format
Include a title, author information, abstract, keywords, main text, acknowledgements where applicable, declarations, and references. Define symbols and abbreviations, use consistent SI units, and number equations, tables, and figures consecutively.
References
Cite every listed reference in the text and provide complete bibliographic information. Check author names, publication years, titles, page ranges, and DOI links against the original sources. Follow the reference style in the journal's current author guidelines.
Figures and Tables
Provide readable labels, descriptive captions, and suitable resolution. Explain symbols and units, identify uncertainty where relevant, and obtain permission for material reused from other sources.
Ethics and Policies
Confirm authorship and obtain approval from every author. Disclose competing interests, funding, and any required ethical approvals. Manuscripts must accurately describe the origin of their data and must not be submitted concurrently to another journal.
Data Availability
Explain where the data, code, and supporting materials can be accessed. If access is restricted, describe the reason and any conditions for legitimate access. Include persistent repository identifiers when available.
AI Use Policy
Authors remain responsible for the accuracy and originality of all content. Describe substantive use of generative AI in accordance with the journal's instructions. AI tools cannot satisfy authorship responsibilities, and confidential third-party material must be protected.
Copyright and Licensing
Review the journal's copyright notice and the licence stated on each published article. Obtain permission for any third-party material where required.
Submission Process
Register or log in to OJS, start a new submission, enter the manuscript metadata, upload all required files, and review the submission before confirmation. Track editorial correspondence through your OJS account.
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