Author Guidelines
Manuscript Submission
OAS Publications welcomes the submission of original, unpublished research from scholars and professionals across all disciplines. To submit your manuscript:
- Use our Online Submission System
- Alternatively, email your manuscript as an attachment to our Editorial Office at editor@xxxxx.com.
Introduction
OAS Publications is committed to advancing scientific research and scholarly communication through high-quality publications. Authors are encouraged to carefully review these guidelines to ensure their manuscript meets formatting and submission requirements.
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
We accept the following manuscript types:
Research Articles: Presenting novel findings or innovations in a research field. (Max: 5000 words, excluding references)
- Structure : Title, Author Affiliations, Corresponding Author Details, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results & Discussion, Conclusion, References.
Review Articles: Summarizing and evaluating existing research on a topic. (Max: 5000 words, excluding references)
- Structure : Title, Author Affiliations, Corresponding Author Details, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Discussion, Conclusion, References.
Case Studies: Detailed analysis of a specific subject, event, or phenomenon, commonly used in social, clinical, or business research. (Max: 2000 words, excluding references)
- Structure : Title, Author Affiliations, Corresponding Author Details, Abstract, Keywords, Case Presentation, Discussion/Conclusion, References.
Short Communications: Brief reports presenting significant findings concisely. (Max: 2000 words, including references)
- Structure : Title, Author Affiliations, Corresponding Author Details, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Discussion, References.
Editorials: Opinion or commentary on relevant journal themes. (Max: 1200 words, excluding references)
- Structure : Title, Author Affiliations, Corresponding Author Details, Description, References.
Letters to the Editor: Reader correspondence regarding published research or pressing issues. (Max: 1500 words)
- Structure : Title, Author Affiliations, Corresponding Author Details, Description, References.
Conference Proceedings: Presenting novel findings or innovations in a research field. (Max: 4000 words, excluding references)
- Structure : Title, Author Affiliations, Corresponding Author Details, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results & Discussion, Conclusion, References.
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
Formatting & Structure
Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
Font: Times New Roman or Cambria, 12-point, double-spaced.
Margins: 1-inch on all sides.
Title Page: Include the manuscript title, all author names, institutional affiliations, email address and contact details for the corresponding author.
Abstract: Provide a self-contained abstract of 200–350 words summarizing the study’s purpose, methods, results, and conclusions. Do not include citations.
Keywords: List up to 10 keywords in alphabetical order, separated by commas. Avoid abbreviations.
Abbreviations: Use standard abbreviations only, and do not include them in the title.
Introduction: Outline the research background and clearly state the study’s objectives.
Materials and Methods: Describe the study design, procedures, and analytical methods in sufficient detail for replication. Mention ethical approvals if applicable.
Results and Discussion: Present findings with appropriate analysis and interpret them in context. Embed tables and figures with clear captions and references in the text.
Conclusions: Summarize key findings and their relevance without repeating earlier content.
Acknowledgements: Authors may include an acknowledgements section to recognize individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the research.
Competing Interests: Disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts. If none exist, state this explicitly.
Funding Information: List all sources of financial support for the research.
Authors’ Contributions: Specify each author’s role in the conception, execution, and writing of the manuscript.
References: All references should be formatted consistently according to a recognized citation style such as APA, MLA, or Chicago. Authors must ensure that all cited works are complete, accurate, and properly referenced within the manuscript.
Figures and Tables: Figures and tables should be of high quality and clearly labeled. They must be placed within the manuscript at appropriate locations and referenced in the text. Each figure and table should include a concise, informative caption.
Supplementary Materials: Any supplementary materials, including additional data, images, or multimedia files, should be submitted separately and referenced appropriately in the main text.
Ethics Compliance
All studies involving human or animal subjects must have prior ethical approval from an appropriate ethics committee. Documentation of this approval must be included in the manuscript submission.