Author Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
Manuscript Types
- Research Articles: Original research contributions (4,000-8,000 words)
- Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of specific topics (6,000-10,000 words)
- Case Studies: Detailed analysis of specific cases (3,000-5,000 words)
- Short Communications: Brief reports of significant findings (1,500-3,000 words)
- Letters to Editor: Comments on published articles (500-1,000 words)
Submission Requirements
- Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere
- All authors must agree to submission
- Submit via our online submission system
- Include all required documents and information
- Follow formatting guidelines exactly
Formatting Guidelines
Document Format
- File format: PDF, DOC, or DOCX
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
- Line spacing: Double
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) all sides
- Page numbers: Bottom center
Structure Requirements
- Title page (separate)
- Abstract (150-250 words)
- Keywords (3-6 terms)
- Main text with proper headings
- References in APA format
- Figures and tables (if applicable)
Manuscript Structure
- Title Page: Title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author contact
- Abstract: Concise summary of objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
- Keywords: 3-6 relevant terms for indexing
- Introduction: Background, literature review, objectives
- Materials and Methods: Detailed methodology
- Results: Findings with appropriate figures/tables
- Discussion: Interpretation and implications
- Conclusion: Summary of key findings
- References: All cited works in APA format
- Appendices: Supplementary material (if needed)
Reference Style
SIRMATA follows the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition citation style.
Example Citations:
Journal Article:
Smith, J. A., & Johnson, B. C. (2023). Advanced machine learning in environmental data analysis. Journal of Environmental Technology, 45(3), 123-145. https://doi.org/10.1234/jet.2023.45.123
Book:
Brown, L. M. (2022). Multidisciplinary research methods: Theory and practice (3rd ed.). Academic Press.
Conference Paper:
Wilson, R. K., Davis, S. L., & Lee, M. H. (2023, June 15-17). Innovation in sustainable technology [Conference presentation]. International Conference on Sustainability, Berlin, Germany.
Ethics and Compliance
Research Ethics
- All research must comply with relevant ethical guidelines
- Human subjects research requires IRB approval
- Animal research must follow institutional guidelines
- Include ethics approval numbers in methodology
Conflict of Interest
- Disclose all potential conflicts of interest
- Include funding sources and sponsor roles
- Declare commercial or financial relationships
Plagiarism Policy
- All submissions undergo plagiarism screening
- Similarity index must be below 15%
- Proper attribution required for all sources
- Self-plagiarism is also prohibited
Submission Checklist
File Requirements
| Main Document: | PDF/DOC/DOCX |
| Max File Size: | 50 MB |
| Figures: | High resolution (300 DPI) |
| Tables: | Editable format preferred |
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