Crafting Your Manuscript for Submission

Front Page Specifications

The title page should feature a succinct and informative title, capped at 15 words, that captures the essence of the manuscript. Include the full names of all authors, their highest academic qualifications, and their respective institutional affiliations, specifying the address of the research institution. Additionally, provide the corresponding author’s complete contact information, including address, telephone and fax numbers, and email. Ensure the page also lists the word count, number of tables and figures, funding sources, disclaimers, and any conflicts of interest.

Structured Abstract

For original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and case reports, a structured abstract is essential. It should succinctly cover the study's background, objectives, methods, key results, and principal conclusions, highlighting novel and significant findings as well as any major limitations. The abstract should accurately reflect the manuscript’s content without duplicating other sections and include clinical trial registration numbers, if applicable.

Key Terminologies

Select three to six keywords that encapsulate the main topics of the research and are relevant to the manuscript's content.

Abbreviations List

Provide a comprehensive list of all abbreviations used throughout the manuscript.

Introduction

The introduction should establish the study’s context and background, clearly outlining the research objectives, hypotheses, or observations being investigated. Reference recent, relevant literature and avoid unnecessary details.

Methodology

Detail the study design, protocols, techniques, and instruments used, justifying the chosen experimental approaches. Describe all procedures as per the study protocol, ensuring reproducibility. Results obtained should be reported in the Results section. Cite standard protocols appropriately.

Results

Present findings in a logical sequence, emphasizing the most significant results. Use tables and figures for clarity. Detail primary and secondary outcomes as identified in the Methods section, avoiding repetition of data presented in tables or figures.

Discussion

Link the main findings to the study’s objectives, interpreting the data and drawing conclusions. Begin with a summary of key findings, explore potential mechanisms, compare with other studies, discuss limitations, and suggest implications for future research and clinical practice.

Acknowledgements

Recognize all sources of financial and moral support, including grants, funding agencies, partners, and collaborators.

References

References should be categorized and detailed, including authors' names, titles, journal or publisher names, publication year, volume number, edition, and page numbers. Number references sequentially as they appear in the text, following APA Citation Guide standards.

Example: Derwing, T. M., Rossiter, M. J., & Munro, M. J. (2002). Teaching native speakers to listen to foreign-accented speech. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 23(4), 245-259.

Tables and Figures

Include tables at the document’s end, after the References section, each with a descriptive title, numbered with Arabic numerals, and cited in the text. Provide explanations for symbols and abbreviations in footnotes. Place figures after the tables, each with an appropriate title, legend, and high-quality images.

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