1. A clear justification for the change.
2. Written confirmation from all co-authors, including consent from any author being added or removed.
Changes to authorship after acceptance will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. During the review of such a request, publication will be put on hold. If the manuscript has already been published, approved changes will be reflected in a corrigendum.
If you want to add a co-author, please send an email request to the journal office. A form will be sent to you, which must be completed and returned for the editor’s consideration.
Role of the funding source
You are asked to specify the organization(s) that funded the research and/or the preparation of the article, and to briefly describe their role, if any, in the study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, as well as in writing the report and deciding to submit the article for publication. If the funding source(s) had no involvement, it is recommended to mention this.
Referees
Please submit the names and institutional (preferred) or private e-mail addresses of several potential referees. Please provide a list of at least three referees. Note that the Editor retains the sole right to decide whether or not the suggested reviewers are used.
Open Access
Science Park publisher Services
"Science Park Publisher provides an open-access platform for multidisciplinary research across various fields. It also hosts events and conferences, while offering several interactive modules, webinars, and downloadable resources to assist you with the writing process. These free resources are available to help you enhance your submission and smoothly guide you through the publication process.
Authors who believe their English language manuscript might need editing to correct potential grammatical or spelling mistakes and to ensure it adheres to proper scientific English can consider using the English Language Editing service available through the Science Park Paid Services link.
Submission
Our online submission platform will take you through each step of the process, allowing you to input your article details and upload your files and then build your PDF, which is used during the peer-review process. For the final publication, editable formats such as Word. All communication, including decisions from the Editor and revision requests, will be sent via email.
The author must inform the editor of manuscripts submitted, soon to be submitted, or in press at other journals that have a bearing on the manuscript being submitted. Duplicate submission is not permitted and will result in rejection. Ethical guidelines issued by
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) are followed.
Suggesting Reviewers
When suggesting reviewers, please provide the full names and institutional email addresses of potential candidates. Avoid recommending individuals who are your colleagues or who have collaborated or co-authored with you within the past three years. Editors will not consider reviewers with potential conflicts of interest. To ensure a comprehensive and unbiased evaluation of your work, as well as scientific accuracy, please propose a diverse group of reviewers from different countries or regions than your author group. Additionally, consider diversity in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, career stage, and other factors. Do not suggest members of the journal’s editorial team, as they are already known to the journal.
Note: The editor has the discretion to decide whether or not to invite the reviewers you have suggested.
Preparation
Manuscript Submission
Submission of a manuscript means that the work has not been published before and it is not under consideration for publication anywhere else. All co-authors have granted their approval for the publication.
Online Submission
Follow the link “Submit manuscript” and upload your manuscript files following the instructions given on the screen. Authors are recommended to read carefully the Guide for Authors to prepare manuscripts for submission.
Before you submit, you will need:
- Ensure that the following items are present: One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details: E-mail address and Full postal address.
- Ensure that your manuscript is submitted as an editable file, encompassing text, figures, and tables, or as separate files. All required sections should be contained in your manuscript, including abstract, introduction, methods, results and discussion, conclusions, and references. Figures and tables should have legends. Figures should be uploaded in high resolution. References may be submitted according to the required format, as long as it is consistent throughout the manuscript. Supplementary information should be presented as separate files. If the manuscript's English language quality is subpar, it may be returned to you for revision.
- The manuscript's title page should incorporate the following elements:
- Details of co-authors, including their affiliations and email addresses.
Abstract
Keywords
Prime novelty statement
A prime novelty statement is an optional part of new submissions, but it can be a valuable addition. This statement should clearly highlight the main innovation of your work, focusing on one key result that represents a significant leap forward in your field. It should also explain how this breakthrough could benefit researchers in other areas or those working with different materials. The goal is to help the Editorial Board understand the broader impact of your work and why it matters to a wide audience. Think of it to show why readers outside your specific field or discipline should care about your findings when the paper is published. Keep the statement simple, avoid technical jargon, and limit it to 150 words. If the statement doesn’t meet these requirements, the manuscript might be rejected without being sent for peer review.
General
Word templates for different types of the article are available. General order of the sections in the form of:
Title – Author(s) – (Dedication) – Affiliation(s), – Keywords – Abstract - Graphical Abstract- Main text [including Figures, Schemes and Tables] – (Experimental/Methods Section) –Conclusion-Acknowledgements – References)
All submissions must be written in English and adhere to proper grammatical and linguistic standards.
Title Page
- The article title should be brief, informative, and should clearly convey the research's content using relevant keywords. Capitalize the initial letters of all words, except for coordinating conjunctions, articles, and prepositions.
- Include a comprehensive list of authors, providing their first names, middle initials (if any), and last names. Use an asterisk to denote the corresponding author(s).
- Include a detailed list of affiliations for all authors, listing the names of all authors associated with each affiliation along with complete addresses. Ensure that institutional or company email addresses are provided for all corresponding authors.
- Please include a set of 5 to 6 keywords that accurately represent the article's subject matter.
- For all primary research and review articles, a graphical abstract is optional and Abstracts is mandatory for all manuscript submissions. They should not exceed 250 words and must provide a concise summary of the study, typically structured to include:
- A brief background or introduction
- A summary of the methods used
- The key results
- A brief conclusion
- Abstracts are usually written in the past tense, as they describe completed research, and should be presented in an impersonal and objective style.
- Abbreviations should be defined upon first use, and the abstract should not contain any references.
Highlights
- Highlights are optional for the journals as they help increase the discoverability of your article via search engines. They consist of a short collection of bullet points that capture the novel results of your research as well as new methods that were used during the study (if any).
- Authors should provide 3 to 5 key highlights in bullet points, each limited to a maximum of 85 characters. These highlights should concisely summarize the paper's main findings and implications in clear, non-technical language. They must not directly duplicate text from the abstract and should be placed under the ‘Article Highlights’ heading beneath the abstract.
- The highlights should clearly communicate the paper’s key contributions, novel findings, and any new methodologies used. Authors are encouraged to incorporate relevant keywords and use an active voice for clarity. To ensure accessibility for a broader audience, avoid technical jargon, acronyms, and abbreviations.
Text Formatting
- Science Park Publisher publishes a significant impact or advance work. Manuscripts presenting data in isolation, devoid of analysis, interpretation, or discussion, are deemed acceptable solely when the data's significance is anticipated to catalyse substantial progress in scientific or technological research, prompting further studies and innovations.
- Authors of the article are solely responsible for the contents in their article(s) including accuracy of the facts, statements, and citing resources.
- Word templates for different types of the article are available. General order of the sections in the form of: Title– Author(s) – (Dedication) – Affiliation(s), – Keywords – Abstract- Graphical Abstract -– Main text [including Figures, Schemes and Tables] – (Experimental/Methods Section) –Conclusion-Acknowledgements – References.
- All submissions must be written in English and adhere to proper grammatical and linguistic standards.
- The article title should be brief, informative, and should clearly convey the research's content using relevant keywords. Capitalize the initial letters of all words, except for coordinating conjunctions, articles, and prepositions.
- Include a comprehensive list of authors, providing their first names, middle initials (if any), and last names. Use an asterisk to denote the corresponding author(s).
- Include a detailed list of affiliations for all authors, listing the names of all authors associated with each affiliation along with complete addresses. Ensure that institutional or company email addresses are provided for all corresponding authors.
- Please include a set of 3 to 6 keywords that accurately represent the article's subject matter.
- For all primary research and review articles, an abstract is mandatory. The abstract should not exceed 250 words and should be written in the present tense and an impersonal style. Abbreviations should be defined upon first use, and the abstract should not contain any references.
Headings
Please use no more than 3 levels of headings.
Abbreviations
Define abbreviations upon their first use.
Footnotes
Footnotes are used to give additional information, such as citation of a reference included in the reference list. Do not include detailed bibliographic information for references within the text. Instead, use consecutive numbering for footnotes within the text.
Acknowledgments and Funding Information
Acknowledgments of people, grants, funds, etc. should be placed in a separate section after the conclusion section. Write the full names of funding organizations.
References
In-text references should be cited using square brackets with numerical identifiers. Your references list should include only works cited in the text and those published or accepted for publication, numbered consecutively. Please include DOIs as full DOI links in your reference list, if possible.
Examples of publications reference are as follows:
[1] Shokry, A., Elshaer, A. M., El Nady, J., Ebrahim, S., & Khalil, M. (2022). High energy density and specific capacity for supercapacitor based on electrochemical synthesized polyindole. Electrochimica Acta, 423, 140614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140614
[1] Buscarino, A., Fortuna, L., Frasca, M., Sciuto, G., Buscarino, A., Fortuna, L., ... & Sciuto, G. (2014). From the Mathematical Model to the Circuit. A Concise Guide to Chaotic Electronic Circuits, 11-31.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05900-6_2
[1] Ma, C., Hu, J., Xie, M., Cheng, Y., Fang, J., Li, A., ... & Zhang, Q. (2023). Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of foamed Ni3Pt alloys. Materials Letters, 135338.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135338
[1] Miranda, A. V., Feng, K., Põld, A., Tagari, M. Y., Meilianti, S., Sharief, S., ... & Afolabi, R. (2023). Youth‐inclusive framework for a sustainable future in planetary health action: A conference summary. Public Health Challenges, 2(2), e81. https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.81Website: Cancer Research UK, Cancer statistics reports for the UK.
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/aboutcancer/statistics/cancerstatsreport/, 2003 (accessed 13 March 2003).
Tables
All tables should be numbered using Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order in the text, and accompanied by a table caption explaining their components.
Artwork or Figures and Schemes
Guidelines for Submitting Artwork
For the best results, all artwork, including photographs, line drawings, and diagrams, should be submitted in electronic format. This ensures that your artwork will be produced with the highest quality and the most accurate detail. Each figure and scheme should be accompanied by a caption, inserted within the main text, and referenced in numerical order. In figures related to structural chemistry, ensure that different types of atoms are distinguishable by color. When citing figures in your manuscript, always use the term "Figure."
Vector Graphic Images:
- Plots, graphs, and line diagrams (including chemical structures) should be either embedded in a Word document or saved as a PDF, PS, or EPS file.
- Its recommended to use the original plots, graphs, diagrams
- Original files created with software such as ChemDraw or Photoshop may also be included.
Bitmap Graphic Images:
Image Submission Guidelines
- To ensure high-quality publication, authors must follow these requirements for image files:
- Photographs and electron microscope images should be saved in TIFF or PNG formats.
- It is recommended to include the original source files of all images.
- Resolution Requirements:
- Photographs (Color or Grayscale): Minimum 300 dpi (at least 1000 pixels wide for single-column width).
- Vector Drawings: Submit as EPS or PDF files with all fonts embedded.
- Bitmapped Line Drawings (pure black & white): Minimum 1000 dpi, in TIFF or JPEG format.
- Combination Images (bitmapped line + halftone): Minimum 500 dpi, in TIFF or JPEG format.
- These standards help maintain clarity and quality in both online and printed versions of the publication.
Electronic Figure Submission Guidelines:
- Name figure files in the format "Figure" followed by the figure number (e.g., Figure 1.eps).
- Use Arabic numerals for numbering all figures.
- Cite the figures in the text in consecutive numerical order.
- Provide a clear, accurate caption for each figure. The caption should begin with the word "Figure" in bold, followed by the figure number.
- Adjust the figure size to fit the column width.
- Color artwork is permitted for online publication at no additional cost.
Please avoid:
- Submitting files optimized for screen use, such as GIF, BMP, PICT, or WPG, as these typically have too low a resolution.
- Providing files with insufficient resolution.
- Submitting graphics that are disproportionately large in relation to the content.
Math Equations
- When preparing mathematical equations for submission, please ensure they are provided as editable text rather than images. For simple equations, incorporate them directly into the text where possible. Use a forward slash (/) instead of a horizontal line for fractions, such as X/Y. Variables should generally be italicized. For exponential expressions, it is often clearer to use "exp" instead of powers of e.
- Equations must be numbered sequentially and referred to in the text using their assigned label, such as "Equation (1)." Ensure that equations are provided in an editable format using symbols or an equation editor—avoid embedding them as images or graphics.
Peer review
This journal operates a single blind peer review process. The Editor will initially assess all contributions for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of three independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor's decision is final. Editors are not involved in decisions about papers that they have written themselves or have been written by family members or colleagues, or which relate to products or services in which the Editor has an interest. Any such submission is subject to all the journal's usual procedures, with peer review handled independently of the relevant Editor and their research groups.
Use of word processing software
- The file must be saved in the native format of the word processor used. The text should be in single-column format. Keep the layout of the text as simple as possible. Most formatting codes will be removed and replaced on processing the article. In particular, do not use the word processor's options to justify text or to hyphenate words. However, do use boldface, italics, subscripts, superscripts etc. When preparing tables, if you are using a table grid, use only one grid for each table and not a grid for each row. If no grid is used, use tabs, not spaces, to align columns. The electronic text should be prepared in a way very similar to that of conventional manuscripts. Note that source files of figures, tables and text graphics will be required whether you embed your figures in the text.
Offprints
Offprints can be ordered by the corresponding author. Once the article is published, the corresponding author will be notified and provided with a link to the open-access version of the article. This link, in the form of the article's DOI, can be shared via email.
Color illustrations
Publication of coloured figures is free of charge.
Online First
The manuscript will be published online after the corrected proof is finished.
Supporting Information
Supporting Information is not essential to the article but provides greater depth and background. The manuscript is hosted online in its unedited and typeset form. Succinct text and the necessary graphics for the Supporting Information must be submitted, where possible, as a separate document (i.e., Word, or PDF). The document should feature the title and the names of all authors, and a template for creating this page is included in the manuscript template. Graphics should be embedded within the Supporting Information file and not submitted as separate graphic files. The author must keep a copy of the Supporting Information and make this available to readers upon request. Other types of Supporting Information, e.g., multimedia files, raw data, code, etc., may be provided separately, with large files provided in a compressed file format, e.g., .zip or .rar.
For Review Article
Introduction
Discusses the text structure, defines the focus, identifies the context, and describes the rationale for the review with three paragraphs.
Subject background. Provide a general context or framework to outline the topic, issue or area of concern.
“Problem”. Trends, new perspectives, gaps, conflicts, or a single problem is indicated.
Motivation/justification. The author’s reason for reviewing the literature, the approach and the organization of the text are described in present tense.
Offer both theoretical and practical justifications for the necessity of conducting the review.
Material and Methods
The Materials and Methods section should encompass information on data sources (e.g., bibliographic databases), search terms, search strategies, selection criteria (inclusion/exclusion criteria for studies), the number of studies screened, the number of studies included, and the statistical methods employed for meta-analysis.
Body: Main Part of the Review Article
The topics of main part of review are:
- Methodological approaches
- Models or theories
- Extent of support for a given thesis
- Distinguish between studies that corroborate each other and those that hold conflicting views
- Frequently link the discussed research findings to the research question stated in the introduction. Link the studies to one another. Compare and discuss these relationships.
- Tenses: Present if reporting what another author thinks, believes, writes, reporting current knowledge or information of general validity, simple past for referring to what a specific researcher did or found, referring to a single study and Present perfect for referring to an area of research with a number of independent researchers involved.
Conclusions
- Implications of the findings.
- Summarizing and drawing conclusions in past tense.
Acknowledgments
Expresses gratitude to people who helped with the literature search, the structuring of the material or in the writing process and funding organization and specifies the funding.
References
Limit the number of references cited in the review to a maximum of 200.
For Letters and short communications
- Letters or short reports are brief reports of data from original research.
- Editors publish these letters or reports where they think the data are interesting and stimulate further research in this field. As they are relatively short the format is useful for scientists with results that are time sensitive. This format often has strict length limits, so some experimental details may not be published until the authors write a full Original Research manuscript.
- A Brief letter or Report should contain approximately 3600 words, including figures. Each figure is considered equivalent to approximately 150 words.
- Abstracts should be up to 150 words long. Although the abstract should explain why the article might be interesting, the importance of the work should not be over-emphasized. Citations should not be used in the abstract. Abbreviations, if needed, should be spelled out. Abstracts are structured into Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
- Tables should NOT be submitted as figures but should be included in the main manuscript file.
- Multi-panel figures (those with parts a, b, c, d etc.) should be submitted as a single composite file that contains all parts of the figure.
- Figures should be numbered in the order they are first mentioned in the text and uploaded in this order.
- Figures should be uploaded in the correct orientation.
- Figure keys should be incorporated into the graphic, not into the legend of the figure.
Each figure should be closely cropped to minimize the amount of white space surrounding the illustration. Cropping figures improves accuracy when placing the figure in combination with other elements when the accepted manuscript is prepared for publication on our site.
Letters or short reports should include received/accepted dates.
Letters or short reports may be accompanied by supplementary information.
All published items will receive a DOI and be citable.
Supplementary Materials
Additional data, posters, videos, Sound clips, images or PPT presentations can be published as Supplementary Materials. These files will be published exactly as submitted, meaning Excel and PowerPoint files will appear in their original formats online. Please provide a clear, concise caption for each file.
If you need to make updates at any stage, submit a revised version instead of marking corrections on an older one. For Microsoft Office files, be sure to turn off the 'Track Changes' feature to prevent edits from appearing in the final published version. If you're submitting video clips, consider compressing them to ensure smooth uploading and submission.
After Acceptance
To ensure a fast publication process of the article, we kindly ask authors to provide us with their proof corrections within two days. Corresponding authors will receive an e-mail with a link to our proofing system, allowing annotation and correction of proofs. The environment is similar to MS Word: in addition to editing text, you can also comment on figures/tables and answer questions from the Copy Editor.
If preferred, you can still choose to annotate and upload your edits on the PDF version. All instructions for proofing will be given in the e-mail we send to authors
We will do everything possible to get your article published quickly and accurately. Please use this proof only for checking the typesetting, editing, completeness, and correctness of the text, tables, and figures. Significant changes to the article as accepted for publication will only be considered at this stage with permission from the Editor. It is important to ensure that all corrections are sent back to us in one communication. Please check carefully before replying, as the inclusion of any subsequent corrections cannot be guaranteed. Proofreading is solely your responsibility.
