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SIJSS Templates

SIJSS Templates

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.

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PAGE LAYOUT AND FORMATTING

Page Size: Set to A4 Paper (210 x 297 mm), with 2 Column Format Format Margins: One inch (48.26 mm) on all sides.
Font and Spacing: Use Times New Roman, size 10 pt, Alignment: Justified, and Line Spacing 1.15 throughout.
Title: Centered, bold, and in 16-point font.
Paragraphs: Avoid extra blank lines between paragraphs unless necessary to highlight specific text.
Headers and Footers: Do not include headers or footers 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: Written in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, bold, and in 10-point font.
Subheadings: Use Initial Capital Letters, bold, and left-aligned. Ensure headings are not separated from the text that follows them 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 surname of the first author.

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).
  • The document must be consistent 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.
  • We request strict compliance with these guidelines to facilitate smooth processing and publication of your work.