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Submit Manuscript 

 

1. Read and Prepare:

• Read the Instructions to Authors thoroughly.
• Download and review the Sample Manuscript as a guide.

2. Manuscript Format:

• Ensure the manuscript conforms to the Sample Manuscript Template.
• The title should avoid using “&” and other non-standard abbreviations.
• Author names should conform to the journal’s requirements.

3. Author Information:

• The corresponding author is marked with an asterisk (*).
• Affiliations are accurate and complete for all authors.
• Include ORCID IDs for all authors.

4. Plagiarism Check:

• Perform a plagiarism check; ensure the similarity index is within acceptable limits.

5. Keywords:

• Add between 4 and 8 keywords.

6. Tables:

• Tables are properly numbered and titled.
• Tables are composed in Word format and are concise (avoid overly lengthy tables).

7. Figures:

• Figures are properly numbered.
• Ensure that all photographs used are of academic relevance.
• Figure quality must be high-resolution (300 DPI) in PSD, TIFF, JPEG, or PNG format.
• Make sure the figures are clear and not blurry.
• Text within images should be clear and readable.

8. Citations and References:

• All sources are appropriately cited within the text.
• References are cited in the text using superscript format and are sequential.
• Ensure all references are included in the reference section in proper AMA format.

9. References and Sources:

• Comprehensive Listing: Ensure that all relevant sources, including peer-reviewed articles, websites, books, and theses, are listed in the References section.
• Reference Limit: Verify that the number of references exceeds the specified limit.
• Theses Declaration: If the manuscript refers to theses from a pre-print edition or online repository, declare this in the cover letter and reference them appropriately in the manuscript.

10. Cover Letter:

• Introduction and Highlights: Include a cover letter with your manuscript introducing your article, highlighting the research’s novelty and key outcomes.
• Article Details: The cover letter should specifically address:
• The type of article submitted (e.g., original research article, review, short communication).
• Details include the total word count of the manuscript (excluding tables and figure legends), the number of references, and the count of tables and/or figures included in the manuscript.

11. Required Sections:
Ensure the following sections are included:

• Acknowledgment
• Funding Source (include grant numbers if applicable)
• Conflict of Interest
• Authors’ Contributions
• Data Availability Statement
• Ethics Approval Statement
• Informed Consent Statement

12. Language and Editing:

• Perform language editing to ensure the article is spell-checked and free from grammatical errors.

13. Copyright and Conflict of Interest:

• The copyright form with the conflict-of-interest declaration is filled and signed by each author.