Guide for Authors

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through our online submission system at http://www.ijsom.com/contacts?_action=loginForm. Authors must register and follow the step-by-step instructions provided on the platform. Submissions via email will not be accepted.

 Please prepare your paper based on these templates.

1- Manuscript main file, without authors name – (Click here)

2- Title page – (Click here)

 

Essential Title Page Information

The following information should be included in a separate paper:

  • Paper title (Initial letters must be capitalized)
  • Full names of all authors (the corresponding author will be determined based on this list)
  • Email address of the corresponding author
  • Full affiliation of all authors, listed in the following order: Department, Faculty, University, City, Country
  • Abstract

Structure of the Manuscript Main File

  • Language: All manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English. Either British or American English is acceptable, but not a mixture of both.
  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). PDF files will not be accepted for initial submission.
  • Required Sections: Submissions must include all essential sections: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures, and Tables with Captions.
  • Font and Size:
    • Main text: Times New Roman, size 10 pt
    • Tables and figures (including captions): Times New Roman, size 9 pt
  • Line Spacing: Single-spaced
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
  • Abstract
    • Maximum length: 250 words (recommended range: 100–250 words)
    • Avoid citations in the abstract
  • Keywords
    • Provide 4–6 keywords, separated by semicolon
  • References
    • All references must follow APA 7th edition style.
    • Use in-text citation format: (Author, Year) or (Author et al., Year)
    • Use reference management tools such as EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley for consistency.
  • Tables and Figures
    • All tables and figures must be numbered consecutively (e.g., Table. 1, Figure. 1).
    • Titles should be brief and placed above tables and below figures (9 pt font)
    • Font: Times New Roman, 9 pt
    • Avoid vertical lines in tables; use only horizontal lines for clarity.
    • If reproducing any previously published figure or table, appropriate permissions must be obtained.
  • Formulations and Equations: Authors are requested to present all mathematical expressions clearly and consistently. Use standard equation editors for proper formatting, and avoid using images or screenshots of equations. Equations should be numbered sequentially, and both the formulas and their numbering must be vertically aligned. To ensure uniform formatting, authors may place equations in a two-column borderless table—one column for the equation and the other for the equation number.

Plagiarism 

All submissions are subject to plagiarism checks using reliable detection software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected immediately, and appropriate actions may be taken in accordance with ethical publishing standards.

 

Article Processing Charges (APC)

IJSOM is an open-access journal that does not charge any fees at the time of submission, ensuring broader visibility and accessibility for your paper. However, to cover publication costs and address recent budgetary constraints, a publication fee of 600€ will be requested only after the paper has been officially accepted for publication.