Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that submitted manuscripts are 'camera-ready,' requiring no further modifications and thereby reducing the processing time for publication.
DOWNLOAD TEMPLATES
- Title Page Template: [Download Here]
- SIJSS Manuscript Template: [Download Here]
PAGE LAYOUT AND FORMATTING
Page Size: A4 Paper (210 x 297 mm), with 2-Column Format
Margins: One inch (48.26 mm) on all sides.
Font and Spacing: Times New Roman, size 10 pt, justified, line spacing 1.15.
Title: Centered, bold, 16 pt font.
Paragraphs: Avoid extra blank lines unless necessary.
Headers and Footers: Do not include in the document.
AUTHOR INFORMATION
Author Names & Affiliations: All author names, including the corresponding author, should be in 10-point bold font. Do not include honorifics (e.g., Ph.D., Dr., etc.). Use 10-point font for affiliations.
HEADINGS
Main Headings: ALL CAPS, bold, 10 pt font.
Subheadings: Initial Caps, bold, left-aligned. Ensure headings are not separated from following text at the bottom of a page.
REFERENCES
Use APA Style for citations and references.
- DOIs should be used whenever available instead of URLs.
- Entries should be numbered and listed in alphabetical order by the first author’s surname.
DOCUMENT SPECIFICATIONS
- Manuscripts must be between 3,000 and 3,500 words, including references and appendices, and should not exceed 6 pages (2-Column Format).
- Ensure consistency in appearance and formatting before submission.
- Acceptable file format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) only.
Final Checklist Before Submission
- Verify spellings and grammar.
- Ensure all authors’ names and designations are correct.
- Double-check references for completeness and adherence to guidelines.
Important Notes
- Submissions not adhering to the above formatting and style guidelines may be rejected.
- Strict compliance with these guidelines is required for smooth processing and publication.