Documents
Manuscript Submission
The journal requires manuscripts to be submitted in a fixed format. Before submitting, please prepare the following:
Manuscript
An editable Word file containing the full text, figures, and tables. The structure should include:
- Title
- Author information
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Main text (Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)
- Author contributions
- Funding
- References
Manuscripts that deviate from the template will be returned for revision. Manuscripts may also be returned if the English quality prevents proper evaluation.
Cover Letter
A PDF summarizing the significance of the study and confirming compliance with the submission policy.
Figures
High-resolution images (>300 ppi) in JPEG, PNG, or TIFF formats.
Supplementary Materials
As required, including data availability statements, conflict of interest disclosures, permission to reprint materials, ethical approval statements, patient consent statements, and clinical trial registration. These documents are essential for compliance with ethical publishing standards.
Confirmation of Receipt and Evaluation
All corresponding authors will receive an email confirming successful submission.
Appeals
Authors may appeal an editorial decision if they believe it resulted from a significant misunderstanding of the manuscript, a failure to recognize its contribution, or concerns about how it was handled. Disagreement about novelty or significance alone is not grounds for appeal. Appeals should be sent to the editorial office by email, citing the manuscript ID number and providing a clear justification. The Editor-in-Chief's decision on appeals is final.
Manuscript Requirements
Formatting
Times New Roman, 10.5 pt, 1.5 line spacing.
Language
Manuscripts must be written in English with correct grammar and usage. Authors who require assistance may use professional language services. INSTI Publishing offers optional editing services for grammar, formatting, translation, and figure preparation.
Title
Clearly describe the study using relevant keywords. Avoid non-descriptive or promotional titles, references, formulas, or symbols. Capitalize the first letter of each significant word.
Authors
List each author's first name, middle initial, and last name. Use an asterisk (*) to identify the corresponding author.
Affiliations
Provide full institutional details, including department, university/company, city, and country. Institutional email addresses are required for corresponding authors.
Keywords
Provide 3-6 relevant keywords.
Abstract
Maximum 250 words, written in impersonal style (avoid "we"). Abbreviations must be defined at first use. No citations.
Main Text
Include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Other section structures may be acceptable if appropriate.
Author Contributions
Clearly state contributions using the CRediT taxonomy.
Acknowledgments
List funding sources (with grant numbers) and acknowledge contributions from individuals who do not meet authorship criteria.
Conflicts of Interest
All authors must declare conflicts of interest. If none, state: "The authors declare no conflicts of interest."
References
Use numbered citations in square brackets [ ]. References must be numbered in the order cited. A .csl citation style file (Right click and then download the link file) is provided for convenience. Examples:
- Journal: [1] R. Montague, J. Capulet, M. Macduff. "A MS word template for the journal of X-Disciplinarity." Adv. Mater. 2024, 16, 11, 190000.
- Accepted article: [2] R. Montague, J. Capulet, M. Macduff. "A MS word template for the journal of X-Disciplinarity." Adv. Mater., DOI: 10.1002/marc.#########.
- Book: [3] H. R. Allcock, Introduction to Materials Chemistry, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, USA 2008.
Tables
Provide concise titles and use only three horizontal lines (head, neck, foot). Avoid tables with fewer than three rows or columns. Footnotes should use lowercase Roman letters. Number tables in order of appearance.
Figures
Insert inline with text, numbered sequentially, with full titles and captions. Chemical diagrams must use distinguishable atom colors. Always use "Figure," not abbreviations.
Formulas
Equations should be in editable format, numbered consecutively, and cited in text as "(1), (2), ...". Avoid embedding equations as images.
Materials Disclosure
The structure and composition of all materials used must be disclosed in the text or supporting information. Manuscripts using undisclosed or proprietary materials will not be considered.
Supporting Information
Upload at the end of the manuscript file; separate uploads are not currently supported.
Contact
For inquiries, contact the editorial office at [email protected].
