Manuscript Template

The author must submit the manuscript along with a duly signed separate Cover Letter and other necessary forms such as Copyright Transfer Statement, Declaration of Conflict of Interest and Plagiarism Declaration.

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Authors may prepare manuscripts in Word or LaTeX. Below is an outline of required elements:

Title Page

  • All images (figures) have descriptive captions and, where possible, alternative text for accessibility.
  • Clear, inclusive language and tone. Avoid jargon or explain it when first used.
  • Manuscripts and supplementary materials are formatted to be accessible (e.g., readable PDF).

For authors whose first language is not English, professional editing or proofreading is recommended before submission. (Several reputable editing services are available; authors should retain documentation of any language editing assistance and declare it if required.)

Manuscript Template

Authors may prepare manuscripts in Word or LaTeX. Below is an outline of required elements:

  • Title: Concise, informative, and reflecting the content of the paper.
  • Authors and Affiliations: List full names of all authors, each with institutional affiliation(s) (department, institution, city, country).
  • Corresponding Author: Identify one corresponding author with email address and postal address. Include ORCID IDs for all authors if available.
  • Running Title (optional): A short title (≤100 characters).

Abstract

  • Place after the title (or on a separate title page).
  • Structured abstract of 150–300 words summarising the purpose, methods, key results, and conclusions.
  • Do not include citations or uncommon abbreviations.
  • Format the abstract in one paragraph (no subheadings).

Keywords: Immediately after the abstract, list 3–6 keywords relevant to the article. Separate keywords with semicolons or commas.

Main Content

Organise the body of the manuscript with clear headings. A typical structure (IMRaD) includes:

  • Introduction: Background context, literature review, and statement of study objectives/hypotheses. Explain the significance of the work.
  • Materials and Methods: Detailed description of study design, data, materials, and methods. Include information on software, hardware, statistical analyses, and any ethical approvals. Provide enough detail for reproducibility.
  • Results: Present the main findings clearly, using text supplemented by figures and tables. Include statistical outcomes (p-values, confidence intervals) as appropriate.
  • Discussion: Interpret the results in the context of the literature, explain implications, and acknowledge limitations. Revisit the objectives and whether they were met.
  • Conclusion (optional): Summarise key outcomes and their importance. Suggest future research if appropriate.

Sections may be combined or subdivided (e.g. “Results and Discussion” together), but clarity is paramount. Use descriptive subheadings as needed.

Additional Sections (after main text)

After the main sections, include the following (each as a separate unnumbered section or paragraph heading):

  • Acknowledgements (see above)
  • Author Contributions (see above)
  • Conflict of Interest (see above)
  • Funding (see above, if not in Acknowledgements)
  • Data Availability (see above)
  • Ethical Approval (if applicable): A brief statement, e.g. “This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of XYZ (Approval #12345) and conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.”
  • References: A numbered list of all cited works in APA style. Example: Zotero/Mendeley

References (APA Style/IEEE)

Cite references by number in the text. List references in numerical order at the end. Examples:

  • Journal Article (with DOI)

Smith, J., & Lee, K. (2022). Innovations in AI-driven networks. International Journal of Information 
 Technology, 15(3), 123–135. https://doi.org/10.1234/ijit.2022.015

  • Book

Doe, A., & Roe, B. (2020). Advanced machine learning (2nd ed.). TechPress.

  • Conference Paper

Brown, C. (2021, October 12–14). Blockchain in cybersecurity. In Proceedings of the 2021 International 
 Conference on Cybersecurity (pp. 45–50). IEEE.

Ensure all author names, titles, journal names, year, volume, page numbers, and DOI (if available) are included and properly formatted.

Figures and Tables

  • Placement: Figures and tables can be embedded in the text where first cited or uploaded as separate files. Number them sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2, Table 1, etc.).
  • Captions: Provide a descriptive caption for each figure/table. For figures, the caption goes below the figure; for tables, the caption goes above the table.
  • Quality: Ensure readability in print (font size in figures ≥8 pt; clear resolution for images). Avoid colour-only distinctions; use patterns or labels as needed for color-blind accessibility.

Manuscript File Formats

  • Editable files: Always submit your manuscript text in an editable format (Word .docx or LaTeX source files).
  • Backup PDF: Upload a compiled PDF version for the convenience of reviewers.
  • Supplementary Files: Include supplementary data, high-resolution figures, appendices, or code as separate files with clear labels.

Word: A basic outline structure (use Word’s heading styles for sections):

  • Title Page: Title; Author names and affiliations; Corresponding author (with email and ORCID).
  • Abstract: [text, ≤300 words]
  • Keywords: keyword1; keyword2; keyword3; ...
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • Author Contributions
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Funding
  • Ethics Approval (if applicable)
  • References

Use consistent formatting and include all required headings as shown.