All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the journal’s online submission portal at https://joscm.refconf.com/journal/authors.note. Authors are required to create an account and follow the step-by-step instructions provided within the system. Please note that submissions sent via email will not be considered.
Templates for Manuscript Preparation:
Authors are requested to use the following templates when preparing their submission:
- Main Manuscript File (without author names) – (Click here)
- Title Page – (Click here)
Required Information for the Title Page:
The following details must be presented on a separate document:
- Title of the article (Capitalize the first letter of each major word)
- Full names of all contributors (the corresponding author will be selected based on this list)
- Email address of the corresponding author
- Institutional affiliation of all authors in the format: Department, Faculty, University, City, Country
- Abstract
Structure and Formatting of the Main Manuscript File:
- Language: Manuscripts must be composed in clear and fluent English. Either British or American spelling may be used, but mixing both within the same document is not acceptable.
- File Format: Only Microsoft Word files (.doc or .docx) are allowed for initial submission. PDF files will not be reviewed at this stage.
- Mandatory Sections: Submissions must include the following sections: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions, and appropriately labeled Figures and Tables with captions.
- Font Style and Size:
- Main text: Times New Roman, 10-point
- Figures and tables (including captions): Times New Roman, 9-point
- Line Spacing: Single spacing throughout
- Page Margins: Set to 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
Abstract Guidelines:
- Word limit: Up to 250 words (suggested minimum: 100 words)
- Avoid using citations within the abstract
Keywords:
- Provide between 4 to 6 keywords, separated by semicolons
Referencing Style:
- Use APA (7th edition) formatting for all references
- In-text citation styles: (Author, Year) or (Author et al., Year)
- Employ reference management software like EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley to ensure consistency
Figures and Tables:
- Number all tables and figures sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1)
- Titles for tables should appear above the table; captions for figures should be placed below the figure (both in 9-point font)
- Use Times New Roman, 9-point for all content within tables and figures
- Avoid using vertical lines in tables; use horizontal lines only to improve clarity
- If figures or tables from previously published work are reused, proper permissions must be obtained and documented
Mathematical Content and Equations:
- Clearly and consistently format all equations using a standard equation editor
- Do not insert equations as images or screenshots
- Equations should be numbered in order and aligned vertically
- To maintain formatting clarity, authors may present each equation in a two-column, borderless table, with one column for the equation and the second for its corresponding number
Ethical Compliance:
- Plagiarism: Every submission will be subjected to plagiarism screening tools. Manuscripts with substantial similarity will be rejected immediately.
- Human and Animal Ethics: For studies involving human or animal subjects, authors must confirm compliance with ethical standards and provide an ethics approval code
- Informed Consent: If human participants are involved, a statement confirming informed consent must be included
Article Processing Charges (APC):
JOSCM is free of any charge and does not impose any fees on authors for services such as submissions, review or publication.
