MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR
AUTHORS
Papers
submitted for the Conference will undergo a peer-review process and may be
recommended for publication in the referred conference proceedings. Authors are
expected to comply with the following guidelines to ensure consistency,
quality, and suitability for academic dissemination.
1.0
AUTHOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Manuscripts must be written in clear
and grammatically correct English (British or American usage—do not mix).
2.
Submissions must be original and must
not have been published or submitted elsewhere.
3.
Authors are responsible for ensuring
the accuracy and integrity of their work.
2.0 ABSTRACT AND MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
2.1
Submission Platform
All abstracts and full manuscripts (upon acceptance of abstracts) must be submitted through the conference abstract/paper submission portal. Click here!
1.
Format:
Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). Final versions only; no tracked changes or
hidden text.
2.
Figures and Graphics:
Embed within the manuscript in JPEG or GIF format. Minimum resolution: 300 dpi
(halftones), 800 dpi (line art). Compress large files using WinRAR.
3.
File Naming:
Do not include author names in
filenames, headers, or footers to ensure anonymous review.
4.
Running Title:
Provide a short title of fewer than 40 characters.
3.0 FORMATTING AND STYLE
1.
Paper Size:
A4
2.
Margins:
Left 2.5 cm, Right 2.0 cm, Top and Bottom 2.0 cm
3.
Orientation:
Portrait (landscape only for wide tables/figures with caption)
4.
Font: Times New Roman
i.
Title:
14 pt, Bold, Capitalize Each Word
ii.
Sub-headings:
12 pt, Bold, Capitalize Each Word
iii.
Sub-sub-headings:
12 pt, Italics, Capitalize Each Word
iv. Main Text: 12 pt
5.
Spacing
i.
Text:
1.5 line spacing
ii.
Between
paragraphs: Single
iii. Between title and abstract: Double spacing
6. Indentation: Flush left
7.
Captions:
Times New Roman, 11 pt, Bold, Capitalize Each Word
4.0 STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
4.1 Title
Concise and informative (maximum 25 words). Avoid abbreviations.
4.2 Abstract
Maximum 250 words. Include purpose, methods, key results, significance, and originality.
4.3 Keywords
4–6 keywords in alphabetical order.
4.4 Main Sections (Do not number headings)
1.
Introduction:
Provide background, research problem, objectives, and significance.
2.
Literature Review:
Thematic synthesis of previous studies relevant to the topic.
3.
Methods:
Clearly describe methodologies used
4.
Results:
Present findings clearly with supporting tables and figures.
5.
Discussion:
Interpret findings in light of research questions and prior studies.
6.
Implications:
State both theoretical and practical implications.
4.5 References
Ensure
all in-text citations match those in the reference list.
5.0 NOMENCLATURE AND UNITS
1.
Define acronyms on first use (including
in the main text even if defined in abstract).
2.
Use SI units. If non-SI units are used,
provide SI equivalents.
3.
Use “litre” and “metre,” and decimal
points (e.g., 3.14—not 3,14).
4.
Use italics for variables in equations.
6.0 FIGURES AND TABLES
1.
Number and cite all tables/figures in
the order they appear.
2.
Place them close to first reference in
the text.
3.
Use scale bars instead of magnification.
4.
Captions:
i.
Tables:
Above the table
ii.
Figures:
Below the figure
5.
All illustrations should be in black
and white.
6.
Use APA formatting for tables.
7.0 CITATIONS AND REFERENCES
7.1 In-Text Citations
1.
Format: (Author, Year) or Author (Year)
2.
Multiple works: (Smith, 2001; Adams, 2005)
3.
Use "et al." for more than
two authors: (Brown et al., 2010)
4.
Use suffixes for multiple works in the
same year: (Green, 2012a, 2012b)
5. Unpublished: (in press), (submitted), or (in preparation)
7.2 Reference List
1.
Alphabetical order by surname
2. All authors must be listed
Examples
Journal Articles
Behn,
R. D. (2003). Why measure performance? Different purposes require different
measures. Public Administration Review, 63(5), 586–606.
Zeng, R. J., Lemaire, R., Yuan, Z., & Keller, J. (2004). A novel wastewater treatment process: simultaneous nitrification, denitrification and phosphorus removal. Water Science and Technology, 50(10), 163–170.
Books and Theses
Henze,
M., Harremoës, P., LaCour Jansen, J., & Arvin, E. (1995). Wastewater
Treatment: Biological and Chemical Processes. Heidelberg: Springer.
Bell, J. (2002). Treatment of Dye Wastewaters in the Anaerobic Baffled Reactor and Characterisation of the Associated Microbial Populations (PhD thesis). University of Natal, Durban.
Online Sources
Alcock,
S. J., & Branston, L. (2000). SENSPOL: Sensors for Monitoring Water
Pollution from Contaminated Land, Landfills and Sediment. http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/biotech/senspol/
(Accessed: 22 July 2005)
8.0 SOFTWARE CITATION
Cite
software as:
(STATA
version 13.1, 2013, StataCorp LP)
9.0 FOOTNOTES
Use
only when essential. Number consecutively. For tables, use lowercase superscripts
(a, b, c). Use asterisks to indicate statistical significance.
10.0 PERSONAL PRONOUNS
Use
of “I,” “we,” or “our” should be limited.
11.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Declare
any financial or institutional conflicts in a cover letter. This information
will be treated confidentially during the review process.
12.0 FUNDING STATEMENT
Clearly
disclose all financial/material support. If none, submit a statement indicating
no external funding.
13.0 ETHICAL COMPLIANCE
For
human subjects research, confirm IRB approval and non-deceptive data collection
practices.
14.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
List
contributors not included as co-authors. Obtain their permission before
submission.
15.0 PLAGIARISM POLICY
Plagiarism
is strictly prohibited. All sources must be properly acknowledged. Cases will
be reviewed by the Editors and Advisory Board.