Welcome to the AUFSCHLUSS Author Guidelines page. These guidelines are designed to assist authors in preparing and submitting their manuscripts for consideration. Please read them carefully to ensure your submission aligns with our requirements.
1. General Submission Guidelines
- Originality: Submissions must be original works that have not been published elsewhere and are not under consideration by any other journal.
- Language: Manuscripts should be written in clear and concise English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to seek professional language editing services before submission.
- Format: Submit manuscripts in [specific format, e.g., Microsoft Word, PDF] with standard margins, font size 12, and double-spacing.
2. Manuscript Structure
All manuscripts should be organized in the following order:
- Title Page: Include the title of the manuscript, author names, affiliations, and corresponding author’s contact information.
- Abstract: A concise summary (150-250 words) of the research, highlighting the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions.
- Keywords: Provide 3-5 keywords that encapsulate the main topics of the manuscript.
- Main Text: Structure the main body into sections, including:
- Introduction: Introduce the research question, objectives, and significance of the study.
- Methods: Describe the methodology used in the study, including participants, materials, and procedures.
- Results: Present the findings, using tables and figures as necessary.
- Discussion: Interpret the results, discussing implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research.
- References: Include a complete list of references cited in the manuscript, formatted according to the [specific citation style, e.g., APA, MLA].
3. Figures and Tables
- Figures: All figures must be submitted as separate high-resolution files (minimum 300 DPI). Number figures consecutively and provide captions below each figure.
- Tables: Tables should be included within the manuscript file and numbered consecutively. Provide titles above each table.
4. Ethical Considerations
- Plagiarism: Submissions should adhere to our Anti-Plagiarism Policy. All authors must ensure proper citation and attribution of sources.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their research.
5. Submission Process
- Online Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted through our online submission through email .
- Submission Fee: A submission fee of [amount] may apply. Please refer to our Fee Structure page for details.
6. Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer review process. Authors will be notified of the editorial decision, which may include acceptance, minor or major revisions, or rejection.
7. Author Rights
Upon acceptance, authors will be required to transfer copyright to AUFSCHLUSS. Authors retain the right to reuse their work in future publications, provided proper attribution is given to the original publication.