Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that all of the following requirements have been fulfilled.

Manuscript

☐ The manuscript is within the Journal's Focus and Scope.

☐ The manuscript is original and has not been published previously.

☐ The manuscript is not currently under consideration by another journal.

☐ The manuscript follows the Journal's official template and formatting requirements.

☐ The manuscript follows the required structure for its article type.

☐ The title, abstract, keywords, tables, figures, and references are complete and accurate.

 

Authorship

☐ All listed authors have made an appropriate contribution to the manuscript.

☐ All authors have approved the final version and agreed to its submission.

☐ Author names, affiliations, and corresponding author information are accurate.

References and Citations

☐ All sources cited in the manuscript are included in the reference list.

☐ All references listed are cited in the manuscript.

☐ Citations and references follow the Journal's required style.

Research Integrity and Ethics

☐ The manuscript complies with applicable research ethics requirements.

☐ Ethical approval and informed consent information are provided where applicable.

☐ Any potential conflict of interest has been disclosed.

☐ Funding information has been provided where applicable.

☐ The manuscript does not contain plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or other forms of research misconduct.

Transparency

☐ A Data Availability Statement has been included where applicable.

☐ The use of AI or AI-assisted tools has been disclosed in accordance with the Journal's AI Policy, where applicable.

☐ Necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted material.

Final Submission

☐ The manuscript has been carefully proofread for language, clarity, and consistency.

☐ All required submission metadata and files have been completed and uploaded.

☐ The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the Journal throughout the editorial process.

☐ The authors have reviewed the Journal's publication policies before submission.

By submitting the manuscript, the authors confirm that the above requirements have been checked and that the information provided is complete and accurate.