Submit Manuscript
Submissions should consist of:
- A cover letter addressed to the editors.
- The manuscript in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
The manuscript should be prepared with a title page, abstract, keywords, running title, complete article text, references, and accompanying tables and figures with their respective captions. The manuscript should be clearly formatted and double-spaced. Revised manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
Style Notes
General
Authors are requested to submit manuscripts as Microsoft Word documents. The manuscript should be double-spaced throughout, including author affiliations, references, tables, figures, and figure legends where applicable.
The manuscript should be organized as follows. The first page should be a title page including the title of the manuscript, authors' names, complete affiliations, and corresponding author details.
The second page should contain an abstract of no more than 500 words. The abstract should provide a clear and informative summary of the study, including the principal findings and conclusions.
The main text should begin on the following page and should normally include an introduction describing the background and purpose of the study, a materials and methods section, results, and discussion. Additional sections may be included where appropriate to the nature of the manuscript.
References
References should be complete and presented consistently throughout the manuscript. For journal articles, include the authors, year, article title, journal title, volume, and page range. Include the DOI where available.
Example: Smith J. 2008. Distribution of haplogroups in North American populations. 12:115–122.
For chapters in edited books, include the chapter authors, year, chapter title, book title, editors, publisher, place of publication, and page range.
Example: Jones M. 2008. Overview. In: Smith J, Brown N, editors. Population Biology in North America. Publisher Name; New York, USA; 122–135.
For an entire book, include the author or editor names, year, book title, publisher, and place of publication.
Tables
Tables should be placed after the references section. Each table should be numbered consecutively according to the order in which it is cited in the text.
Authors are encouraged to use the table function in Microsoft Word. Each table should have a clear heading, and all units of measurement should be identified where applicable.
Figures and Figure Captions
Figure captions should be provided separately from the illustrations and numbered consecutively according to the order in which the figures are cited in the manuscript.
Photographs and other raster images should be provided at an appropriate resolution for publication. High-resolution TIFF or JPG files are recommended for photographs and other raster-based illustrations.
Vector formats may be used for charts, graphs, diagrams, and other vector-based artwork where available. Figures should remain clear and readable at their intended publication size.
Additional Information
Authors should ensure that all tables, figures, and references cited in the manuscript are included and presented consistently with the journal's submission requirements.
For questions regarding manuscript preparation or submission, authors should contact the journal's editorial office through the official contact details provided on this website.
