Format Guidelines


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.docx
Microsoft Word
.pdf
Portable Document Format


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Title

Concise, informative, and relevant to the content

2

Author(s) and Affiliation(s)

Full names and institutional affiliations

3

Abstract

Brief summary of the work (typically 150-250 words)

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Keywords

4-6 relevant terms to improve discoverability

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Main Text

Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion (or appropriate sections for your field)

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References

Consistent citation style throughout

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Acknowledgments (Optional)

Recognition of funding sources and contributions


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Paragraphs: Use single spacing between paragraphs and double spacing between sections.
Fonts: Use a standard serif font (e.g., Times New Roman) or sans-serif font (e.g., Arial) at 11-12 point size.
Headings: Use consistent formatting for different heading levels.
Margins: Set page margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.


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  • Submit figures and tables as separate files when possible
  • Use vector formats (SVG, EPS) for diagrams and charts
  • For photographs, use high-resolution (300 dpi) JPEG or TIFF formats
  • Ensure all text in figures is legible when scaled
  • Include descriptive captions for all figures and tables


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APA Style Example:

Smith, J. A., & Jones, B. M. (2023). Title of the article. Journal Name, 15(2), 123-145. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

MLA Style Example:

Smith, John A., and Barbara M. Jones. "Title of the Article." Journal Name, vol. 15, no. 2, 2023, pp. 123-145. DOI: 10.xxxx/xxxxx.

Chicago Style Example:

Smith, John A., and Barbara M. Jones. 2023. "Title of the Article." Journal Name 15 (2): 123-145. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx.


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