Please submit your manuscript as a single file to [email protected] or [email protected]. You may use this document as a template to streamline the submission process.

Manuscript Format and Requirements

Title

• Should not exceed 12 words and must accurately reflect the content of the paper.

Author Information

• Include the full name, surname, affiliation, address, and contact details (email, telephone, fax) of each author. The corresponding author should be clearly indicated.

Abstract

• Length: Should be between 150–200 words. The abstract must be concise, informative, and provide essential details of the paper, allowing readers to understand its main points without reading the entire paper. Avoid undefined abbreviations and unexplained references.

Keywords

• Provide 4–6 keywords for indexing purposes.

Structure Requirements for Research Articles

• Sections: Title, Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, References.
• Length: Research articles should not exceed 40 pages.
• Format: Submit in MS Word format (*.doc).

Review Articles may contain any number of sections with any titles; however, a Conclusion section is mandatory.

Tables

• Use the table function in MS Word, not spreadsheets. Position tables immediately after the first reference in the text and number them sequentially (e.g., Table 1). Include a title at the top of each table, with statistical information as a footnote below.

Figures

• Figures should be cited within the text and numbered sequentially. Use Times New Roman font for any text within figures. Figure captions should be placed below the figures and be descriptive enough to stand alone. Figures should be of high quality and adjusted to fit within the text layout.

References

In-Text Citations

• Use APA format:
  1. One author: [last name, 2015]
  2. Two authors: [last name & last name, 2004]
  3. Three or more authors: [last name et al., 2006]

APA Reference Examples

• Journal Article:
  Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyyy
  Example:
  Putchkov, A. (2011). Ground beetles of the Ukraine (Coleoptera, Carabidae). ZooKeys, 100, 503–515. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.100.1545
• Book:
  Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyyy
  Example:
  Freeland, J. R., Kirk, H., & Petersen, S. (2011). Molecular Ecology. Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470979365

Note: Each author must provide their ORCID ID (www.orcid.org).

Article Processing Charge (APC)

• There is no charge for article processing or publication.

Important Information

• Anonymous Review Process: Manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review.
• Plagiarism Check: Manuscripts will be checked for originality using CrossCheck.
• Final Submission: Submit your manuscript as a single file to [email protected].

Author Declaration Form

When submitting the manuscript, the corresponding author must complete the following declaration on behalf of all co-authors:

AUTHOR DECLARATION