Author Guidelines

Author Instructions:

1. General Instruction

All submitted manuscripts must contain original work that has not been previously published or is under consideration for publication elsewhere. Articles are welcome from any country, but they must be submitted in English. While there is no strict page limit, authors should aim to present their findings clearly and concisely. In the cover letter to the Editor, authors should specify whether the manuscript is intended as a Research Article, Short Communication, or Review Article.

2. Manuscript Submission:

  • Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • Ensure the paper is written in English and adheres to the guidelines provided.

3. Manuscript Structure:

  • Title Page: Include the title, author names, affiliations, and corresponding author's contact information.
  • Abstract: Provide a concise summary of the research (150-250 words).
  • Keywords: List 4-6 relevant keywords.
  • Main Text: Structure the paper into clear sections (Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, etc.).
  • References: Use APA style for all citations and references.
  • Figures and Tables: Number them consecutively and include descriptive captions.

4. Formatting Requirements:

  • Font: Use Times New Roman, 11-point font for the main text.
  • Line Spacing: Set to 1.5.
  • Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.
  • Headings: Use appropriate heading levels (e.g., Heading 1 for major sections, Heading 2 for subsections). For heading or title: 14 points and Bold 
  • References: Use a hanging indent for reference entries, and ensure consistency in citation style.

5. Word Count:

  • Full research papers: Maximum of 6,000 words.
  • Short communications: Maximum of 2,500 words.
  • Review articles: Maximum of 8,000 words.

6. Ethics and Declaration:

  • Authors must ensure that their manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • All conflicts of interest must be disclosed, and proper credit must be given through citations.

7. Figures and Tables

Figures and Tables: Include consecutively numbered figures and tables with descriptive captions. Ensure correct placement within the text.

8. Ethics and Consent

When reporting experiments involving human subjects, authors must indicate whether the procedures followed the ethical standards set by the relevant committee on human experimentation. It is important to avoid using patients' names, initials, or hospital numbers, particularly in illustrative materials. For papers that include animal experiments or clinical trials, approval from the appropriate local animal care or human subjects committees is required.

9. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their research. This includes financial support, personal relationships, or affiliations that may be perceived as affecting the objectivity of the work. Transparency in these matters is essential to maintain the integrity of the research process.

 

Paper Template in Word Format:

A downloadable Word template is provided for authors, which includes the following:

  1. Title and Author Details:
  • Format for title (bold, centered), author names (italicized), and affiliations (superscript for multiple authors).

2. Abstract and Keywords:

  • Preformatted section with word count limits.

3. Headings:    

  • Predefined styles for headings and subheadings to maintain consistency.

4. Figure and Table Layout:

  • Sample table with the correct formatting, and guidelines for figure captions.

5. References Section:

  • Preformatted reference list following APA guidelines.

Authors are encouraged to download and use the template to ensure proper formatting and adherence to IJCMLL guidelines.