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Submission to Publication

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Prepare
Format manuscript
2
Submit
Upload files
3
Review
Peer review
4
Revise
Address comments
5
Publish
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Author Resources

Submission Guidelines

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Peer Review Process

Understand our peer review process

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APC Information

Article Processing Charges explained

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Open Access Policy

Understanding open access publishing

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Copyright & Licensing

Author rights and Creative Commons

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Publication Ethics

Ethical guidelines for authors

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Formatting Requirements

ElementRequirement
File FormatMicrosoft Word (.doc, .docx) or LaTeX (.tex)
Page LayoutA4 or Letter, 2.5 cm margins
FontTimes New Roman, 12pt
Line SpacingDouble-spaced throughout
Page NumbersNumber all pages consecutively
LengthResearch articles: 5,000-8,000 words

Pre-Submission Checklist

Manuscript formatted correctly
Abstract and keywords included
All figures have captions
References formatted properly
Cover letter prepared
Conflict of interest statement
All authors approved
Supplementary files uploaded

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I submit a manuscript?
Create an author account, log in, and follow the step-by-step submission wizard to upload your manuscript files and enter metadata.
Is there a submission fee?
No, we do not charge any submission fees. Article Processing Charges (APCs) are only applicable if your manuscript is accepted.
How long does peer review take?
The average time from submission to first decision is 4-6 weeks.
Do I retain copyright of my work?
Yes, authors retain full copyright. Articles are published under Creative Commons licenses (typically CC BY 4.0).

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