Author Guidelines

Bibliographic and Formatting Standards

Authors submitting articles to the journal should adhere to the following bibliographic and formatting standards:

1. Citation Style: The journal follows the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition (2020) for citation style.
2. Formatting: Manuscripts should be formatted in Microsoft Word or LaTeX, double-spaced, and use a standard 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman or Arial).
3. Title Page: Include a separate title page with the manuscript title, author names, affiliations, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and email addresses. The corresponding author should be identified.
4. Abstract: Include an abstract of no more than 250 words summarizing the manuscript's purpose, method, main results, conclusions, and recommendations.
5. Keywords: Provide up to seven keywords for indexing purposes.
6. Manuscript Length: Articles should be between 3,000 and 8,000 words.
7. Headings and Subheadings: Use clear and consistent headings and subheadings to organize the manuscript.
8. In-Text Citations: Use parenthetical in-text citations following APA style. For example: (Smith, 2019) or (Johnson & Brown, 2020, p. 45).
9. Abbreviations: Define abbreviations the first time they are used in the text, and use them consistently thereafter.
10. References: Include a reference section at the end of the manuscript, listing all works cited in APA format.

Common Citation Formats

Here are examples of common citation formats for journals, books, and online sources:

• Journal Article (One Author):
  Smith, J. (2021). The impact of climate change on biodiversity. Environmental Science Journal, 25(2), 67-82.
• Journal Article (Two Authors):
  Johnson, A., & Brown, M. (2019). Urbanization and air pollution. Urban Studies, 38(4), 511-525.
• Book:
  Williams, R. (2018). Ecology of Forests. Academic Press.
• Online Source (Website):
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2020). Climate change indicators: Sea level. Retrieved from [URL]

Supplementary Files

Authors are encouraged to upload the following types of Supplementary Files to enhance readers' engagement with their work:

• Data Sets: Authors can provide datasets used in their research, allowing readers to replicate or further analyze the results.
• Research Instruments: If applicable, authors can share research instruments, questionnaires, or surveys used in their study to facilitate future research.
• Additional Figures and Tables: Authors can include supplementary figures and tables that provide additional data or context to the manuscript.
• Appendices: Any supplementary material, such as detailed methodology, code, or calculations, can be included in appendices.

Authors should ensure that Supplementary Files are clearly labeled and relevant to the manuscript.