Guide for Authors

1. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the platform’s online submission system. Before submitting, authors are required to check off their compliance with the following:

• The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
• The submission file is in Microsoft Word or RTF document file format.
• Authors must register an account, complete all required metadata fields, and upload all supplementary files.
• The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined below.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Authors should ensure manuscripts include clear, concise language and follow this typical academic structure:

3. Formatting Requirements

To ensure a smooth process, please adhere to these standard rules:

• Text Style: Single-spaced, 12-point font, using italics rather than underlining.
• Citations: Consistent use of APA or MLA styles (check the specific journal’s home page for preference).
• Labels: Ensure proper figure and table labeling with references provided where available.

4. Ethical Requirements

Authors must uphold the highest standards of integrity:

• Originality: Avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
• Disclosures: Clearly disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Approvals: Ensure ethical approval for research involving humans or animals.
• Metadata: We encourage providing ORCID iDs to ensure correct work attribution.

5. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo rigorous peer review. During this phase, authors should:

• Respond promptly to reviewer and editor comments.
• Revise manuscripts thoroughly as required.
• Maintain professionalism and transparency in all communications.

6. Copyright & Licensing

Journals hosted on World Scholars Archives typically operate under the CC BY 4.0 license:

• Authors retain copyright and grant the platform the right to publish and distribute the work.
• Once published, articles receive a permanent Zenodo DOI for long-term accessibility.
• Articles are free to read immediately with no paywalls.

7. Post-Acceptance & Corrections

Following a successful acceptance decision:

• Production: Manuscripts undergo copyediting and professional formatting.
• Review: Authors must review final proofs before the article goes live.
• Corrections: Authors may request post-publication corrections for significant errors via formal notices.