MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE
Manuscripts should be shaped in following manner:
- Title Page
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- Conflict of Interest
- References
i) TITLE PAGE
The title must succinctly convey the essence of the research. Include full names of all authors, along with their institutional affiliations. The corresponding author should be listed first, marked with an asterisk (*), and must provide contact details (email and telephone). If authors are from different institutions, indicate this using superscript numbers. A maximum of 8 authors are permitted.
ii) ABSTRACT
The abstract should be 150–300 words, structured, and self-contained. It must include the background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion. Do not include abbreviations, references, or undefined terminology.
iii) KEYWORDS
Provide 4–6 keywords after the abstract, separated by commas. Use keywords that reflect the study’s core concepts and aid in indexing.
iv) INTRODUCTION
The introduction of a research article sets the stage by providing background information and highlighting the significance of the study. It identifies the knowledge gap or problem being addressed. Finally, it states the research objectives or hypotheses guiding the study.
v) METHODOLOGY
Describe all experimental procedures in detail. Cite any standard methods and mention any modifications. Provide manufacturer details for proprietary products. Use subheadings for clarity and ensure the section is reproducible.
vi) RESULTS
Present results clearly with appropriate tables, graphs, or figures. Avoid redundancy between text and visuals. All data visuals must be clearly labelled and referenced.
vii) DISCUSSION
Interpret findings in the context of existing knowledge. Emphasize novel insights, discuss limitations, and suggest future directions. Results and Discussion may be combined, if appropriate.
viii) CONCLUSION
Summarize the key findings and highlight their relevance. Avoid repeating data already presented in the Results section.
ix) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Acknowledge all contributors and institutions that supported the study. Mention funding bodies with grant numbers under a subheading "Funding", if applicable.
x) CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. If none exist, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
xi) REFERENCES
Use Vancouver style. References should be numbered in the order they appear in the text and cited using superscript in square brackets, e.g., [1].
