Preparing your manuscript

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements:

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • The submission file must be in Microsoft Word format. (Manuscript Template)
  • The manuscript should be written in English only.
  • An abstract of 150–250 words should be provided, together with the authors’ names and affiliations.
  • 4–6 keywords should be provided in the article.
  • At least 70% of the references should be recent and published within the last 5 years.
  • All references must be written in English.
  • All authors must provide their ORCID iDs (ORCID).
  • The correct corresponding author must be clearly identified, including their email address and full correspondence address. Otherwise, the submission may be rejected.
  • The email address and ORCID iD of each contributor must be provided when adding new contributors during the submission process.
  • Authors should carefully check that their manuscript complies with all journal guidelines before submission.