Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

The USA Journals

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted:

• Original Research Papers: Detailed studies presenting original data and analyses.

• Review Articles: Critical summaries of existing literature.

• Case Studies: In-depth descriptions of unique cases or findings.

• Short Communications: Brief reports of important research findings.

• Letters to the Editor: Comments on recently published articles or current issues.

2. Manuscript Submission:

• Submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system or via email as instructed on the journal website.

• Ensure all authors have approved the manuscript submission.

3. Manuscript Structure:

All manuscripts should include the following sections clearly:

a. Title Page:

• Concise and informative title.

• Full author names.

• Institutional affiliations (department, institution, city, country).

• Corresponding author’s full contact information (email, phone, address).

b. Abstract:

• Structured or unstructured abstract, 150–300 words.

• Clearly state the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.

c. Keywords:

• Provide 3–6 keywords relevant to the study.

d. Main Body of Manuscript:

• Clearly organize sections as follows:

  • Introduction: Background, research question, and objective.

  • Materials and Methods: Clear description enabling replication.

  • Results: Precise findings supported by tables and figures.

  • Discussion: Interpretation of results, implications, limitations.

  • Conclusion: Concise summary of findings and significance.

e. References:

• Use the APA citation format (7th edition).

• Ensure all references cited in-text appear in the reference list, and vice versa.

• Cite recent and relevant literature.

4. Manuscript Formatting:

• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced text.

• Margins: 1-inch (2.5 cm) on all sides.

• Page numbering: Sequentially number all pages at the bottom-right corner.

5. Figures and Tables:

• Insert tables and figures at appropriate places within the text.

• Tables must have clear titles; figures must have descriptive captions.

• Figures should be high-resolution (300 dpi or higher) in JPG, PNG, or TIFF format.

• Clearly reference all figures and tables within the manuscript text.

6. Ethical Guidelines:

• Manuscripts must comply with ethical standards (e.g., COPE Guidelines).

• Authors must declare all conflicts of interest, funding sources, and ethical approvals (if applicable).

• Plagiarism and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited.

7. Peer Review:

• Manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review.

• Review duration typically ranges from 2–6 weeks.

• Authors are required to revise manuscripts according to reviewers’ comments.

8. Article Processing Charges (APC):

• APC details will be communicated upon manuscript acceptance.

• Payment is required only after acceptance; no submission or review fee is charged.

9. Open Access and Copyright:

• All articles are published open access under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

• Authors retain copyright of their work.

10. Proofs and Corrections:

• Authors receive proofs before publication.

• It is the author’s responsibility to ensure correctness and accuracy.

• Corrections must be returned promptly to avoid publication delays.

11. Indexing and Visibility:

• Published articles are indexed in Crossref DOI, Google Scholar, Scopus (under processing), WorldCat, MetaData DCA (Citations, JCR, Journal Zone, ACPR, etc.), Altmetric, Dimensions, Scilit (MDPI), OpenAlex, SciSpace, and more.

12. Correspondence and Queries:

• For manuscript-related queries, contact the editorial office through the journal’s official email address available on the website.