Author Guidelines

Title and Author Information

The research title should be concise yet informative, written in English with a maximum of 15 words using Title Case (capitalizing the first letter of each word except conjunctions). List all authors' full names without academic titles, along with complete institutional affiliations including department, faculty, university, city, postal code, and country. The corresponding author must provide an active email address (in italics). Use superscript numbers after author names to match affiliation numbers.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should be a single cohesive paragraph (120-250 words) containing four key elements: brief background, research methods, main findings, and conclusions. Write in complete sentences using past tense for methods and results. Avoid uncommon abbreviations and reference citations. Include 5 specific keywords separated by semicolons for indexing purposes.

Introduction
Begin with a broad context explaining the research significance, followed by a current literature review identifying knowledge gaps. Use at least 10 primary references, with 80% from the last five years. Conclude with clear, specific research objectives. Ensure the content remains accessible to readers from various disciplines.

Research Methods

Describe all procedures in sufficient detail to enable replication. Include: study location (GPS coordinates for field research), material specifications (including chemical brands and manufacturers), experimental design, measured parameters, and data analysis methods with statistical tests. For standard methods, cite references without detailed explanations.

Results
Present findings objectively through narrative, tables, and figures. Reference all tables and figures in the text with clear captions. Use past tense for new results and present tense when referring to published findings. Avoid duplicating the same data in different formats (e.g., both table and graph).

Discussion
Interpret results by comparing with prior research, explaining theoretical and practical implications, and addressing study limitations. Focus on the significance of your findings and their contribution to the field. Avoid restating results in detail or making unsupported speculations.

Conclusion
Provide a concise one-paragraph summary that directly addresses the research objectives without introducing new information. Include recommendations for future research when appropriate, but avoid overly general statements. Ensure conclusions are strictly based on the presented findings.

Acknowledgments
Briefly recognize funding sources (including grant numbers), supporting institutions, and individuals who contributed but don't meet authorship criteria. Maintain a professional tone and avoid personal expressions of gratitude.

References
Use APA 7th edition style with minimum 15 references (80% primary research articles, 70% from last five years). Ensure all in-text citations appear in the reference list and vice versa. Maintain consistent formatting for all reference types.

Tables and Figures

Number all tables (in editable format) and figures sequentially with clear titles (above tables/below figures). Figures require minimum 300 dpi resolution. For graphs, use distinct color palettes and avoid red-green combinations for colorblind accessibility.

Technical Requirements

Submit in .docx format with Times New Roman 12pt font, 1.15 line spacing, and 2.54cm margins. Article length should be 6-12 pages including references. Use SI units (kg, ha, mL, °C) and define all abbreviations at first use.