Paper Writing and Submission Guidelines

Complete guidelines for manuscript preparation and submission

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1. Manuscript File Formats

The main manuscript file should generally be submitted in the following formats:

Format	Recommendation	Notes
Word Document	DOCX (Microsoft Word) or DOC	It is generally required to submit a single file containing the main text, tables, and reference list.
LaTeX	ZIP file containing compressed files and a PDF file	If the manuscript is written in LaTeX, the final PDF must be submitted along with the source file(s) (.tex).
PDF	Permitted for initial submission	Since PDF is difficult to use for final editing, the original Word or LaTeX file will be required during the editing/proofing stage.

2. Manuscript Structure (IMRAD Framework)

Title Page

Title of the paper
Author(s) names and affiliations
Corresponding author's contact information

Abstract

150-250 words summarizing the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.

Keywords

5-7 keywords that reflect the main topics of the manuscript.

Introduction

Background information, research problem, and objectives.

Materials and Methods

Detailed description of research methodology.

Results

Presentation of findings with supporting data.

Discussion

Interpretation of results and their significance.

Conclusion

Summary of main findings and their implications.

Acknowledgments

Recognition of funding sources and contributors.

References

Complete list of cited sources.

3. Font and Format Settings

Element	Requirement
Font	Times New Roman, 12pt
Line Spacing	Double-spaced
Margins	1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Page Numbers	Bottom right corner
Language	English (American or British spelling consistently)

4. References (APA 7th Edition)

All references should follow APA 7th Edition style:

Journal Article

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Publisher.

Book Chapter

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx-xx). Publisher.

5. Illustrations and Tables

Figures

Resolution: minimum 300 dpi
Format: TIFF, EPS, or high-quality JPEG/PNG
Submit as separate files or embedded in the manuscript
Include figure captions at the end of the manuscript

Tables

Create using Word's table function (not images)
Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
Include descriptive titles above each table
Place at the end of the manuscript or embed in text

6. Research Ethics

Originality: All submissions must be original work not previously published.
Plagiarism: Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism. Any form of plagiarism is unacceptable.
Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the work.
Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Data Availability: Authors should be prepared to provide raw data upon request.

7. Electronic Submission (E-Submission)

Submit your manuscript via email to:

ijcas.edit@gmail.com

Required Files

Main manuscript file (Word, LaTeX, or PDF)
Cover letter with author information
Copyright transfer form (if applicable)
Supplementary materials (if any)

Note: You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt within 7 business days.