For Authors

5.1. Peer Review: All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer review process to assess scientific quality and relevance.

5.2. Decision: You will be informed of the decision, which may include acceptance, revision, or rejection. Revise your manuscript according to the reviewers' comments and submit the revised version.

• Title: Provide a concise and informative title that reflects the main theme of your research.
• Author Information: Include the names of all authors, their affiliations, and email addresses.
• Corresponding Author: Indicate the corresponding author's name and provide their email address.

• Provide a structured abstract of not more than 250 words. Include sections for Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

• Include 3 to 5 keywords that best describe your research, separated by semicolons.

• Clearly state the research problem, objectives, and the significance of your study.
• Provide a brief review of relevant literature and explain the gap your research fills.

• Describe the materials, equipment, and methods used in sufficient detail to allow others to replicate your study.
• Mention any ethical considerations and approval, if applicable.

• Present your findings in a clear and concise manner, using tables, figures, and charts where appropriate.
• Use headings and subheadings to organize the results section.

• Interpret your results and discuss their implications.
• Compare your findings with previous research and highlight the novel aspects of your work.
• Address limitations and suggest areas for future research.

• Summarize the key findings and their significance.
• Avoid introducing new information in the conclusion.

• Acknowledge individuals, organizations, or funding sources that contributed to your research.

• Follow the Harvard citation style specified in the IJCMAS guidelines for references. Below are some general guidelines for Harvard referencing:
  • In-text citations: Use author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2023).
  • Include all authors' names for works with up to three authors; for works with four or more authors, use "et al." after the first author's name (e.g., Smith et al., 2023).
  • List references alphabetically by the author's last name.
  • Include the publication year in parentheses.
  • Use italics for book titles, journal names, and other longer works.
  • Provide page numbers for direct quotations.

• Original Research Articles should typically be between 3000 and 6000 words, excluding references, tables, and figures.

• Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial) with a font size of 12.
• Double-space the entire manuscript, including references.

• Use clear and consistent headings and subheadings to organize your manuscript.
• Follow a hierarchical structure (e.g., 1., 1.1, 1.1.1).

• Place tables and figures within the manuscript close to where they are first mentioned.
• Ensure that tables and figures are clear, labelled, and referenced in the text.

• Use SI units for measurements and report numerical results with appropriate decimal places.

• Use footnotes sparingly and only for essential explanatory notes.

• Title: Provide a concise and informative title that reflects the main theme of your review.
• Author Information: Include the names of all authors, their affiliations, and email addresses.
• Corresponding Author: Indicate the corresponding author's name and provide their email address.

• Provide a structured abstract of not more than 250 words. Summarize the key topics covered in the review.

• Include 3 to 5 keywords that best describe the scope of your review, separated by semicolons.

• Clearly introduce the topic of your review and explain its relevance and significance.
• State the objectives and scope of the review.

• Organize your review into coherent sections and subsections, following a logical flow of information.
• Provide clear headings and subheadings to guide readers through the review.

• Summarize the main findings and key takeaways from the review.
• Discuss the implications and potential future developments in the field.

• Acknowledge individuals, organizations, or funding sources that contributed to your review.

• Follow the Harvard citation style specified in the IJCMAS guidelines for references. Below are some general guidelines for Harvard referencing in review articles:
  • In-text citations: Use author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2023).
  • Include all authors' names for works with up to three authors; for works with four or more authors, use "et al." after the first author's name (e.g., Smith et al., 2023).
  • List references alphabetically by the author's last name.
  • Include the publication year in parentheses.
  • Use italics for book titles, journal names, and other longer works.
  • Provide page numbers for direct quotations.

• Review Articles should typically be between 5000 and 10,000 words, excluding references, tables, and figures.

• Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial) with a font size of 12.
• Double-space the entire manuscript, including references.

• Place tables and figures within the manuscript close to where they are first mentioned.
• Ensure that tables and figures are clear, labeled, and referenced in the text.

• Use SI units for measurements and report numerical results with appropriate decimal places.

• Use footnotes sparingly and only for essential explanatory notes.

• Title: Provide a concise and informative title that reflects the main theme of your short communication.
• Author Information: Include the names of all authors, their affiliations, and email addresses.
• Corresponding Author: Indicate the corresponding author's name and provide their email address.

• Provide a brief and structured abstract of not more than 150 words. Summarize the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of your short communication.

• Include 3 to 5 keywords that best describe the scope of your short communication, separated by semicolons.

• Clearly introduce the background and context of your short communication.
• State the objectives and rationale for the study.

• Describe the materials, equipment, and methods used concisely to allow others to replicate your study.
• Mention any ethical considerations and approval, if applicable.

• Present your findings briefly and clearly. Use tables, figures, and charts to enhance clarity.
• Use headings and subheadings if needed.

• Interpret the results and discuss their significance.
• Compare your findings with previous research and highlight novel aspects.
• Address limitations and suggest potential implications.

• Summarize the main findings and their implications.
• Keep the conclusion concise and focused.

• Acknowledge individuals, organizations, or funding sources that contributed to your short communication.

• Follow the Harvard citation style specified in the IJCMAS guidelines for references. Below are some general guidelines for Harvard referencing in short communications:
  • In-text citations: Use author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2023).
  • Include all authors' names for works with up to three authors; for works with four or more authors, use "et al." after the first author's name (e.g., Smith et al., 2023).
  • List references alphabetically by the author's last name.
  • Include the publication year in parentheses.
  • Use italics for book titles, journal names, and other longer works.
  • Provide page numbers for direct quotations.

• Short Communications should be concise, typically not exceeding 2500 words, excluding references, tables, and figures.

• Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial) with a font size of 12.
• Double-space the entire manuscript, including references.

• Place tables and figures within the manuscript close to where they are first mentioned.
• Ensure that tables and figures are clear, labeled, and referenced in the text.

• Use SI units for measurements and report numerical results with appropriate decimal places.

• Use footnotes sparingly and only for essential explanatory notes.

• Title: Provide a concise and informative title that reflects the main theme of your case study.
• Author Information: Include the names of all authors, their affiliations, and email addresses.
• Corresponding Author: Indicate the corresponding author's name and provide their email address.

• Provide a brief abstract (not exceeding 150 words) that summarizes the case, objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions.

• Include 3 to 5 keywords that best describe the subject matter of your case study, separated by semicolons.

• Introduce the background and context of the case study.
• Clearly state the objectives and rationale for examining the specific case.

• Describe the case in detail, including its history, context, and relevant background information.
• Provide the setting, location, and participants involved.

• Explain the methods used to collect and analyze data related to the case.
• Include information about data sources, data collection procedures, and any ethical considerations.

• Present the findings of your case study in a clear and organized manner.
• Use tables, figures, and charts to illustrate key points, if applicable.

• Interpret the results in the context of the case.
• Discuss the implications of your findings and any lessons learned.
• Compare the case with relevant literature and theories.

• Summarize the main points of the case study.
• Highlight the key takeaways and contributions to the field.

• Acknowledge individuals, organizations, or funding sources that contributed to the case study.

• Follow the Harvard citation style specified in the IJCMAS guidelines for references. Here are some general guidelines for Harvard referencing in case studies:
  • In-text citations: Use author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2023).
  • Include all authors' names for works with up to three authors; for works with four or more authors, use "et al." after the first author's name (e.g., Smith et al., 2023).
  • List references alphabetically by the author's last name.
  • Include the publication year in parentheses.
  • Use italics for book titles, journal names, and other longer works.
  • Provide page numbers for direct quotations.