Author & Style Guidelines

Author & Style Guidelines

Welcome to the CIJSS. To ensure a smooth submission process and that your manuscript meets our standards, please follow these guidelines carefully.

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   Submission Process
   • Manuscript Submission: Submit your manuscript via our online submission system and ensure proper formatting.
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   Page Setup
   • Page Size: A4
   • Margins:
     • Top: 0.76 inches
     • Bottom: 0.42 inches
     • Left: 0.42 inches
     • Right: 0.42 inches
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   Header and Footer
   • Header: 0.24 inches from the top
   • Footer: 0.28 inches from the bottom
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   Font and Spacing
   • Font: Times New Roman, size 12
   • Line Spacing: Single (1.0)
   • Paragraph Spacing: 12pt before and after each paragraph
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   Title Page
   • Paper Title: Bold, centered, font size 18
   • Author Names: Bold, centered, font size 12
   • Corresponding Author: Mark with an asterisk (*) and provide contact details.
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   Abstract and Keywords
   • Abstract: 250–300 words summarizing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
   • Keywords: 3–5 relevant terms.
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   Main Text
   • Main Headings: Bold, uppercase, size 14
   • Subheadings: Bold, size 12
   • Body Text: Size 12
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   Figures and Tables
   • Insert near first mention
   • High resolution required
   • Provide descriptive captions
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   References
   • Numeric format (1., 2., 3.)
   • Follow APA style guidelines
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    Ethical Considerations
    • Include ethical approval statement
    • Disclose conflicts of interest
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    Data Availability
    • Provide data availability statement and links if applicable
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    Revisions
    • Address all reviewer comments and include response letter
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    Copyright and Licensing
    • Published under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0)