Submissions

Author Guidelines

Title Page

The title page should contain the paper's title, full names and affiliations of all authors, and the corresponding author's complete contact details, including phone, fax, and email.

 

Structured Abstract

The abstract should provide a clear and concise summary of the article in no more than 250 words, using sub-headings in bold for clarity. Avoid abbreviations and citations of references in the abstract.

Keywords

3 to 6 keywords must be provided. Keywords should be important and relevant so that researchers in this field be search for them so that and your paper should appear in top in a database search. The keywords should be contained in the title and they should appear several times in the article.

 

Original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses should include a structured abstract, ideally containing the following sub-headings:

Introduction/Objective: Summarize the research's objective or purpose.

Methods: Briefly describe the research design and methodology.

Results: Highlight the key findings or conclusions, with statistical data if relevant.

Conclusion: Summarize the study’s main findings and their implications.

The sub-headings can vary but should cover the study's objective, participant details, measurements, methods, findings, and conclusion.

 

Text Organization

The main text should begin on a new page and be organized into several sections. The structure may differ slightly depending on whether the article is a Review or a Research Article.

For All Articles:

Title Page

Abstract

Main Text

The main text can be further subdivided according to the areas under discussion.

Additional Sections:

List of Abbreviations (if applicable)

Conflict of Interest

Acknowledgements

References

For Review Articles:

The manuscript should be divided into the title page, abstract, and main text, followed by Acknowledgements and References sections. The Review Article should:

 

Mention key recent and older reviews in the field.

Provide a comprehensive discussion, beginning with the general background of the field.

Highlight recent developments, focusing on the most significant aspects.

Avoid presenting data or material previously published in another review.

Present and discuss observations concisely.

For Research Articles:

The manuscript should include:

 

Title Page

Abstract

Main Text, with structured sections as follows:

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Conflict of Interest

Acknowledgements

References

Each section should clearly outline the study, findings, and relevant conclusions.

 

The manuscript style should remain consistent throughout the text, using Times New Roman font size 10. When using abbreviations, the full term must be provided before its first appearance in the text, except for standard units of measurement. In-text citations should be referenced by numbers enclosed in square brackets.

 

Sub-section Headings

Sub-section headings should be italicized, with their initials capitalized. They should be numbered as 1.1, 1.2, etc., and use lower case for the rest of the words.

 

Guidelines for Research Involving Plants, Animals, and Humans

1. Research Involving Plants

Research involving plants should adhere to ethical, legal, and environmental guidelines to ensure the protection of biodiversity and compliance with national and international regulations.

 

Permits and Compliance: Researchers must obtain any necessary permits for collecting or studying plants, especially endangered or protected species. Compliance with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and Nagoya Protocol is required for access to genetic resources.

Ethical Considerations: Researchers must minimize environmental impact, avoid harm to natural ecosystems, and use sustainable practices.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Research involving GMOs must follow the regulatory frameworks of the country where the research is conducted, ensuring biosafety measures are in place.

2. Research Involving Animals

Research involving animals must follow ethical guidelines to ensure humane treatment and welfare of the animals. Common frameworks include Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and national laws on animal research.

 

Ethical Approval: Studies must be reviewed and approved by an ethics committee or IACUC before initiation.

Minimization of Harm: Researchers should minimize pain, distress, and suffering, using anesthesia or analgesics where appropriate. The principle of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) should be followed to replace animals where possible, reduce the number of animals used, and refine procedures to minimize harm.

Housing and Care: Animals must be provided with appropriate housing, feeding, and veterinary care throughout the study.

Reporting: Ethical approval numbers and details of care and handling should be clearly reported in publications.

3. Research Involving Humans

Human research must prioritize the rights, safety, and well-being of participants, adhering to ethical principles such as those outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and Belmont Report.

 

Informed Consent: All participants must provide voluntary, informed consent before participating in the research. Consent must be documented and participants informed of any potential risks.

Ethical Approval: Research involving humans must be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee.

Privacy and Confidentiality: Researchers must protect the privacy of participants and ensure the confidentiality of their data. Personal identifiers should be anonymized or removed where possible.

Vulnerable Populations: Extra precautions must be taken when conducting research with vulnerable populations (e.g., children, pregnant women, individuals with disabilities).

Risk-Benefit Ratio: Researchers should ensure that the potential benefits of the study outweigh any risks to participants.

 

References

References should be formatted according to the IEEE style. All references must be complete, accurate, and relevant to the study, with final reference numbers and a fully formatted bibliography before submission.

 

Guidelines:

The references should be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets, such as [1], [2].

References must refer to original research sources.

Self-citation and self-interest should be avoided by authors, editors, and peer reviewers.

 

Reference List Format Examples (IEEE Style)

Different types of references require different formats. Here are examples for commonly cited sources using the IEEE style:

 

Journal Article

The required information for a journal article includes the author(s), article title, abbreviated journal title, year, volume number, and initial page of the cited article. For six or fewer authors, list all names. For more than six, list the first three authors followed by "et al." Journal abbreviations should conform to Index Medicus/MEDLINE standards.

 

Format: 1 Author(s), "Title of article," Journal Title Abbreviation, vol. number, no. issue number, pp. first page-last page, Month Year.

 

Examples: 1 A. Al-Habian, P. E. Harikumar, C. J. Stocker, K. Langlands, and J. L. Selway, "Histochemical and immunohistochemical evaluation of mouse skin histology: comparison of fixation with neutral buffered formalin and alcoholic formalin," J. Histotechnol., vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 115-124, Dec. 2014.

 

2 T. W. Guilbert, W. J. Morgan, R. S. Zeiger, et al., "Long-term inhaled corticosteroids in preschool children at high risk for asthma," N. Engl. J. Med., vol. 354, no. 19, pp. 1985-1997, May 2006.

 

Edited Book

The required information includes the author(s), title of the chapter, editor(s), book title, edition (if applicable), publisher, year, and page range.

 

Format: 3 Author(s), "Chapter title," in Book Title, Xth ed., Editor(s). Place of Publication: Publisher, Year, pp. first page-last page.

 

Example: 3 P. S. Blaxter and T. P. Farnsworth, "Social health and class inequalities," in Equalities and Inequalities in Health, 2nd ed., C. Carter and J. R. Peel, Eds. London: Academic Press, 1976, pp. 165-178.

 

Chapter in a Book

Provide the chapter author(s), chapter title, editor(s), book title, edition (if applicable), publisher, year, and page numbers.

 

Format: 4 Author(s), "Chapter title," in Book Title, Editor(s). Place of Publication: Publisher, Year, pp. first page-last page.

 

Example: 4 S. J. Phillips and J. P. Whisnant, "Hypertension and stroke," in Hypertension: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management, 2nd ed., J. H. Laragh and B. M. Brenner, Eds. New York: Raven Press, 1995, pp. 465-478.

 

Patent

Provide the inventor(s), title, patent number, and year.

 

Format: 5 Inventor(s), "Title of patent," Country Patent number, Year.

 

Example: 5 C. E. Larsen, R. Trip, and C. R. Johnson, "Methods for procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart," US Patent 5,529,067, 1995.

 

Conference Proceedings

Include the editor(s), title of the conference proceedings, conference name, dates, location, and publisher.

 

Format: 6 Editor(s), Conference Title: Proceedings of the Xth Conference, Conference date(s); Place of Conference. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.

 

Example: 6  J. Kimura and H. Shibasaki, Eds., Recent Advances in Clinical Neurophysiology, Proc. 10th Int. Congr. EMG Clin. Neurophysiology, Oct. 15-19, 1995, Kyoto, Japan. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1996.