Submissions

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

• This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Notes for Contributors.
• This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
• All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
• All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
• Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Manuscript Submission Checklist

This checklist is designed to assist authors in completing the final stages of submission. Following it ensures your manuscript will not be returned by the editorial office prior to review. This checklist does not need to be submitted with your manuscript.

Common reasons for manuscript rejection by the editorial office:

    Article topic inconsistent with the journal's scope

    Lack of literature review and research background

    Missing title page

    Lack of author information form

    Lack of responses to reviewer feedback (for revised manuscripts only)

Required Files:

1. Cover letter (optional)
2. Main text file (including title page), comprising title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, and notes
3. Supplementary files (if applicable)
4. Author information form  (Backup Download)

Title Page Requirements:

□ Title

□ Full author names (written in first name + last name order)

□ Author ORCID links

□ Author affiliations during the research period

Main Text Sections:

□ Introduction (optional)

□ Original research paper

□ Conclusions and discussion

□ Highlight original contributions

□ References

□ Notes (in-text or footnotes)

Figures and Tables:

□ Figures/tables must cite sources

□ Images require permission from copyright holders

□ Tables must indicate data sources

Article Template:

□ Does the submitted manuscript use the article template?