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Author's Hub
Welcome to the Author's Hub, your one-stop destination for preparing and submitting manuscripts to our journal. Below, you’ll find all the essential guidelines and resources to ensure a seamless publishing experience.
Manuscript Submission
- All submissions must be made through our online submission system. Alternatively, manuscripts can be emailed directly to odaswaacademicpublishing@gmail.com.
- Required Author Information:
- Provide the full address, email ID, and telephone/fax number of all authors.
- The corresponding author must include a statement confirming that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere (except as an abstract, part of a lecture, or an academic thesis).
- A manuscript number will be issued to the corresponding author within 24 hours of submission.
- Ensure your manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- File Format: Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
- Use Our Template: To simplify preparation and ensure compliance with journal formatting, download and use our official manuscript template: Template Download.
Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Use Garamond, size 12, 1.15 line spacing.
- Margins: As used in the template.
- Headings: Use bold text and hierarchical numbering (e.g., 1, 1.1, 1.1.1).
- Images: Center all images and place captions below, aligned to the left. Ensure images are high resolution (300 dpi).
- Tables: Center tables and place titles above, aligned to the left.
Title Page Preparation
- Title:
- The full title must be brief, informative, and specific to the study content.
- Formatting:
- Title Case or First Letter Capitalized, 16-point font size, Bold.
- Authors:
- Provide the full names of all authors.
- Indicate their respective affiliations using superscripts.
- Highlight the corresponding author with an asterisk (*) next to their name.
- Formatting:
- Names: First Letter Capitalized, 13-point font size, Bold.
- Abstract:
- Briefly summarize the study's key findings, significance, and conclusions.
- Mention the methods and key results.
- Word Limit: 250–300 words.
- Formatting: Use Garamond, 12-point font size, 1.15 line spacing.
- Keywords:
- Provide at least six keywords reflecting the study's themes.
- Formatting: Use Garamond, 11-point font size
- Example: keyword1, keyword2, keyword3, keyword4, keyword5, keyword6.
- Affiliations:
- Include the institution name and address for each author, using superscripts for differentiation.
- Formatting: Sentence case, Garamond, 11-point font size, 1.15 line spacing.
- Corresponding Author Information:
- Include:
- Full Name
- Address
- Mobile Number
- E-mail Address
- The corresponding author ensures all co-authors approve the manuscript.
References
- Use [Citation Style, e.g., IEEE/APA/MLA], ensuring consistency throughout the manuscript.
- Examples:
- Journal Article: [1] A. Author, “Title,” Journal Name, vol. X, no. Y, pp. XX–XX, Year.
- Book: [2] A. Author, Book Title, Edition, City: Publisher, Year.
- Include all cited works in the reference list and vice versa.
Ethical Guidelines
- Ensure compliance with ethical research standards, including plagiarism checks and conflict of interest disclosure.
- Provide necessary permissions for copyrighted materials.
Author Biographies and Dedications
- A brief biography (2–5 lines) may be included at the end of the manuscript.
- Dedications are optional and should be concise.
Copyright Policy
- Manuscripts submitted must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Upon acceptance, authors must sign and submit a Copyright Assignment (CRA) form.
- The CRA form will be provided via email and must be sent back with the applicable publication charges.
Publication Charges
- Currently, No publication charge is collected.
- Charges cover processing, reviewing, publishing, and ePrints.
- Payment methods will be specified in the acceptance letter, and authors will be notified within a week of submission.
Plagiarism
- Plagiarism, defined as unauthorized use or imitation of another's work, is strictly prohibited.
- Authors must ensure originality in their work.
- The journal disclaims responsibility for plagiarism issues; authors bear full responsibility.
Galley Proofs
- Proofs will be sent to the corresponding author for review.
- Authors must promptly return proofs with corrections, if any.
- Authors hold responsibility for the accuracy and content of their manuscripts.
Disclaimer
- The publisher disclaims responsibility for any damages resulting from the use of published content.
- The views and data in articles are solely the authors’ responsibility.
- Reproduction of articles without acknowledgment constitutes an offence under international law.
Review Process
- Manuscripts will undergo a rigorous but expedited peer-review process.
- Acceptance: Authors can expect a decision within 48 hours of receiving positive feedback during the review process.
- Publication: High-quality manuscripts will be published within 3 days of acceptance.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us at odaswaacademicpublishing@gmail.com or Whatsapp: 9884135948.