Submissions

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission: Submission of a manuscript to our journal implies that:

• The work described has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
• All co-authors, if any, have approved the submission and publication of the manuscript.
• The responsible authorities at the institute where the work was carried out have approved its publication.

The publisher, will not be held legally responsible for any compensation claims. Authors are responsible for clarifying the copyrights of the information contained in their articles. Our society provides a platform for authors and researchers to publish and disseminate their research to a global audience. The thoughts mentioned in any research are solely those of the authors. While all submitted papers undergo thorough review, published research remains the sole responsibility of the authors, and society will not be held responsible for any thoughts, mistakes, or deficiencies in the paper.

Permissions: Authors including figures, tables, or text passages previously published elsewhere must obtain permission from the copyright owner(s) for both print and online formats. Evidence of permission granted should be included upon submission. Materials received without such evidence will be assumed to originate from the authors.

Title Page: The title page should include:

• A concise and informative title.
• First name(s) and last name(s) of the author(s).
• Affiliation(s) (Department, Faculty, University) and address(es) of the author(s).
• Email addresses and telephone/fax numbers of the corresponding author(s).

Abstract: Please provide an abstract of 150 to 200 words. Avoid undefined abbreviations or unspecified references.

Keywords: Provide 5 keywords for indexing purposes.

Text Formatting: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word. Use a plain font (e.g., 12-point Calibri) for text. Italicize for emphasis. Use automatic page numbering and tab stops for indents. Use the table function and equation editor for tables and equations, respectively. Save files in doc format (Word 2003 or 2010). Headings should not use the decimal system. Abbreviations must be defined at first mention and used consistently. Footnotes should provide additional information and should not consist solely of reference citations. Acknowledgments should be placed before the reference list and include funding information.

References: Cite references in text by name and year in parentheses. Reference list entries should be alphabetized by the last names of the first author. Use APA referencing style. Italicize journal names and book titles.

After Acceptance: The article will be published online upon receipt of payment proof. This will be the official first publication citable with a DOI. Authors will receive a free copy of the issue (PDF file) after publication.

Review Process: Articles are reviewed by at least two members of the Editorial Board. Authors will receive reviewer comments within three weeks. Accepted manuscripts will be published within four weeks after submission.

Proofs and Reprints: Authors will receive page proofs electronically. No changes can be made at this stage except for clerical or typographical errors. Authors will have electronic access to the full text (PDF) of the article.

Copyright: Copyright for articles published in our journals is retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal. Authors must sign a Statement of Originality.

Note: Plagiarism is not tolerated. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work.