Submissions

Author Guidelines

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.

• Language: The paper should be written in English.
• First submission: Use the standard LaTeX article format and submit a single PDF file during the initial submission process.
• Title: Titles should be clear, concise, and informative. Whenever possible, avoid abbreviations and mathematical formulae.
• Author names: Provide the given name(s) and family name(s) of each author, ensuring they appear in the same order as in the submission system. Double-check the spelling of all names for accuracy.
• Affiliations: Provide the affiliation addresses of all authors, including their valid email addresses.
• Corresponding Author: Clearly specify who will be responsible for handling correspondence related to your article throughout the peer review, publication process, and after publication.
• Abstract: The abstract should be able to stand on its own. Please avoid references in the abstract.
• Keywords: Provide at least three keywords.
• Article structure: Organize your article into well-defined, distinct sections with clear numbering. Number headings such as Theorem, Corollary, Definition, Example according to their sections (e.g., Theorem 2.1, Example 3.1). Equation numbers should also be assigned according to the sections. Avoid equation numbers that are not referenced in the text. Add references at the end of the article. Do not include a work in the references unless it is cited in the text.
• After acceptance: Once your manuscript is accepted for publication, you will be required to format it according to the journal's official LaTeX template. Click here to download the LaTeX template file. References should be formatted according to the LaTeX template file and must be arranged in alphabetical order by the authors' last names. You must upload this newly formatted LaTeX file along with all figure files, if applicable, to the submission system.

Publication Ethics

Authors should read and comply with the journal’s Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement before submitting a manuscript.

When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.