To ensure a smooth review and publication process, please download and use the resources provided below. These documents ensure proper manuscript formatting and establish copyright and licensing agreements.
1. Manuscript Preparation (Initial Submission)
[Download] Manuscript Template
Please use this template to format your manuscript before submitting. Submissions that do not adhere to the required template will be returned to the authors for reformatting before the peer-review process can begin.
2. Post-Acceptance Forms
[Download] Copyright Transfer Agreement Form
This form is required after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication. It outlines publishing rights, author permissions, and open-access licensing terms.
Submission Instructions
Initial Submission: Prepare your manuscript using the Manuscript Template and upload the file directly through the Editorial Manager system.
Upon Acceptance: Once you receive formal notice of acceptance, download, sign, and upload the completed Copyright Form through the Editorial Manager portal as instructed in your acceptance letter to move your article into production.