Submission Process - 11 Steps
Submission Stage
- Prepare your manuscript according to general paper formatting standards.
- You MUST cite relevant, up-to-date studies; only studies from the last five years will be accepted.
- Ensure your research follows ethical guidelines and standards.
- Write an abstract of approximately 300 words summarizing your key findings.
- Provide 5 keywords to enhance discoverability.
- Format references according to APA style guidelines.
- Prepare high-quality figures and tables, each with a clear caption.
- All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through our online submission system using the Submit manuscript link, where you can upload the cover letter and manuscript files (text, figures, and supplementary information, including video) and track the status of your manuscript during the review process.
Review Stage
- Respond promptly to reviewer comments during peer review.
- Make revisions based on feedback from the editor and reviewers. Please pay careful attention to each of the comments in turn, either through modifications to the manuscript, or well-justified, thoroughly explained refutation, as applicable.
Production Stage
- Carry out a final proofreading before the paper is published.
AI Usage Guidelines
Authors are encouraged to utilize AI tools responsibly in their research process.
All AI usage must be disclosed in the manuscript with proper transparency.
Proper attribution and ethical use of AI tools enhances research integrity.
Author Guidelines
Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work.
All authors must have made substantial contributions.
Conflicts of interest must be disclosed transparently.
Research involving human subjects needs ethical approval.
Data sharing policies should be followed.
Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise English.
Figures and tables should be publication quality.
References must be complete and properly formatted.
Abstract should not exceed 300 words.
Keywords should be relevant for discoverability.
Supplementary materials should be clearly labeled.
Authors should be responsive during peer review.
Final submissions must incorporate all required revisions.