Instructions for Author
Title Page
The title page should include:
Note: The authors may not request any changes in their affiliations, information or order of authors after the final acceptance or publication. Therefore, we highly recommend authors filling the authors ‘information with careful attention.
Main Body
Main Body Divide the main text in headings without numbers: Introduction, Method, Result and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgement and References.
The line number and page numbers should be inserted to the manuscript. This will make it easier for reviewers when referring to specific sections of the manuscript.
Abstract
Please provide a structured abstract of 150 to 250 words which should be divided into the following sections:
Keywords
Please provide 4 to 6 keywords which can be used for indexing purposes.
Text Formatting
Manuscripts should be submitted in Word.
Citation
Cite references in the text by name and year in parentheses. Some examples:
Tables and Figures
Tables
Do not submit tables and graphs as photograph. Tables should be set within the text. Do not use internal horizontal and vertical rules. Tables should be set within the text and should have a clear and rational structure along with consecutive numerical order. All tables should be numbered (1, 2, 3, etc.). Give enough information in subtitles so that each table is understandable without reference to the text. For each table, please supply a table caption (title) explaining the components of the table. Identify any previously published material by giving the original source in the form of a reference at the end of the table caption. Tables should be with the captions placed above in limited numbers. Footnotes to tables should be indicated by superscript lower-case letters (or asterisks for significance values and other statistical data) and included beneath the table body.
Figures
Figures/ illustrations should be in high quality art work, within 200-300 dpi. As similar to Tables, all Figures must be embedded into the text not as separate submitted into the manuscript dashboard. Ensure that figures are clear, labelled, and of a size that can be reproduced legibly in the journal. Following remarks should be applied to the figures:
– Each figure should have a concise caption describing accurately what the figure depicts. Include the captions in the text file of the manuscript, not in the figure file.
– Figure captions begin with the term Fig. Figures should be with the captions placed below in limited numbers.
– No punctuation is to be placed at the end of the caption.
– Identify all elements found in the figure in the figure caption; and use boxes, circles, etc., as coordinate points in graphs.
– Identify previously published material by giving the original source in the form of a reference citation at the end of the figure caption.
– No Google Earth images are accepted.
– The maps must be original with Cardinal directions as well as Scales logos.
– High quality figs should be sent in jpg or png format.
The figures and tables should be added to main body of manuscript where have been mentioned in the text.
Figures and tables must be cited in consecutive order in the text, e.g., (Fig. 1A–D), (Table 1), (Figs 1C, 2, 3B).
Tables, which should be in a plain format, are numbered and include a definitive title at the top. Table footnotes may be used to define abbreviations, signs or other terminology within the table.
After acceptance, all figures must also be submitted as separate files and editable.
The submitted study area map must be clearly presented according to the following guidelines:
1- Maps of the region or country must be connected to the current map in full color.
2- No Google or satellite maps are accepted
3- Each individual map needs a separate cardinal direction as well as a separate scale logos.
4-Therefore, no longitude and latitude should be covered around the maps. There is also no need to put latitude and longitude around maps.
Author contributions
All authors must accept public responsibility for the substance of the material submitted for publication, according to the IJROWA. Use the following phrase for single authors: The study conceptualization and design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, and manuscript writing are all solely the responsibility of the author. Use the following phrase if there are many authors: The authors confirm the study conception and design: X. Author, Y. Author; data collection: Y. Author; analysis and interpretation of results: X. Author, Y. Author. Z. Author; draft manuscript preparation: Y. Author. Z. Author. The results were evaluated by all authors, and the final version of the manuscript was approved. The contribution of the author(s) to the research effort must adhere to the authorship standards outlined in the IJROWA Authorship Guidelines and as advised by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All contributors who do not match the authorship requirements should be listed in an ‘Acknowledgements’ section instead.
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments of people, grants, funds, etc. should be placed in a separate section on the title page. The names of funding organizations should be written in full.
Abbreviations
Abbreviations should be defined at first mention and used consistently thereafter.
Reference list
The list of references should only include works that are cited in the text and that have been published or accepted for publication. Personal communications and unpublished works should only be mentioned in the text. Do not use footnotes or endnotes as a substitute for a reference list.
Reference list entries should be alphabetized by the last names of the first author of each work. Order multi-author publications of the same first author alphabetically with respect to second, third, etc. author. Publications of exactly the same author(s) must be ordered chronologically.
Gamelin FX, Baquet G, Berthoin S, Thevenet D, Nourry C, Nottin S, Bosquet L (2009) Effect of high intensity intermittent training on heart rate variability in prepubescent children. Eur J Appl Physiol 105:731-738. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-008-0955-8
South J, Blass B (2001) The future of modern genomics. Blackwell, London
Brown B, Aaron M (2001) The politics of nature. In: Smith J (ed) The rise of modern genomics, 3rd edn. Wiley, New York, pp 230-257
Cartwright J (2007) Big stars have weather too. IOP Publishing PhysicsWeb. http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/11/6/16/1. Accessed 26 June 2007
Trent JW (1975) Experimental acute renal failure. Dissertation, University of California
Always use the standard abbreviation of a journal’s name according to the ISSN List of Title Word Abbreviations, see
We Strongly recommend that authors should use popular and professional software such as Mendeley, Endnote etc. to correctly and conveniently organize references and citations.
Citing and listing of Web references
No URL, or web are admitted to be mentioned as references. Only the past decade Web of Science or Scopus Journal articles are preferred to be used for study quality and better citations. Please ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list.
Research Highlights
How to Compose Five Bullet Point Highlights for a Recently Published Scientific Article
To formulate a set of five concise bullet point highlights for a recently published scientific article, one should follow these methodological guidelines:
In addition to these fundamental instructions, the following suggestions contribute to the practical construction of highlights for a newly published scientific article:
These highlights should exemplify conciseness, specificity, and informativeness, incorporating keywords, underscoring novel findings, and elucidating the potential ramifications of the research. By adhering to these guidelines, one can create highlights that facilitate the dissemination of a newly published scientific article to a broader audience and augment its impact.
Graphical Abstract
To prepare a graphical abstract for a scientific article, please adhere to the following steps:
Here are some additional tips for preparing a graphical abstract:
Image size: please provide an image with a minimum of 1825 x 1080 pixels (w x h) using a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
File type: preferred file types are jpg or png.
English Language Editing
For editors and reviewers to accurately assess the work presented in your manuscript you need to ensure the English language is of sufficient quality to be understood. If you need help with writing in English you should consider:
If your manuscript is accepted it will be checked by our copyeditors for spelling and formal style before publication.
Proof reading
The purpose of the proof is to check for typesetting or conversion errors and the completeness and accuracy of the text, tables and figures. Substantial changes in content, e.g., new results, corrected values, title and authorship, are not allowed without the approval of the Editor.
After online publication, further changes can only be made in the form of an Erratum, which will be hyperlinked to the article.
Copyright form
The copyright form must be downloaded, signed by all authors and will be sent to the journal office by Email. All authors of every manuscript must contribute to composing the manuscript or research and they must sign the copyright & conflict of interest letter. If authors use funding or have any financial sponsorship, they must reveal them in their manuscript. The Journal email address: [email protected]
Please Download the copyright_and_conflict_of_interest_Form_IJROWA.docx.
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. The journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
Authors should refrain from misrepresenting research results which could damage the trust in the journal, the professionalism of scientific authorship, and ultimately the entire scientific endeavour. Maintaining integrity of the research and its presentation is helped by following the rules of good scientific practice, which include*:
Suggesting / excluding reviewers
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts. When suggesting reviewers, authors should make sure they are totally independent and not connected to the work in any way. It is strongly recommended to suggest a mix of reviewers from different countries and different institutions. When suggesting reviewers, the Corresponding Author must provide an institutional email address for each suggested reviewer, or, if this is not possible to include other means of verifying the identity such as a link to a personal homepage, a link to the publication record or a researcher or author ID in the submission letter. Please note that the Journal may not use the suggestions, but suggestions are appreciated and may help facilitate the peer review process.
Affiliation
The primary affiliation for each author should be the institution where the majority of their work was done. If an author has subsequently moved, the current address may additionally be stated. Addresses will not be updated or changed after publication of the article.
Changes to authorship
Authors are strongly advised to ensure the correct author group, the Corresponding Author, and the order of authors at submission. Changes of authorship by adding or deleting authors, and/or changes in Corresponding Author, and/or changes in the sequence of authors are not accepted after acceptance of a manuscript.
Please make sure that the names of all authors are present and correctly spelled, and that addresses and affiliations are current.
Adding and/or deleting authors at revision stage are generally not permitted, but in some cases it may be warranted. Reasons for adding authors in authorship should be explained. If the correspondence author wants remove any author, this author should request from HIM/HER self email to journal.
Author identification
Authors are recommended to use their ORCID ID when submitting an article for consideration or acquire an ORCID ID via the submission process.
Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals.
Authors should include the following statements (if applicable) in a separate section entitled “Compliance with Ethical Standards” when submitting a paper:
Please note that standards could vary slightly per journal dependent on their peer review policies (i.e. single or double blind peer review) as well as per journal subject discipline. Before submitting your article check the instructions following this section carefully.
The corresponding author should be prepared to collect documentation of compliance with ethical standards and send if requested during peer review or after publication.
The Editors reserve the right to reject manuscripts that do not comply with the above-mentioned guidelines. The author will be held responsible for false statements or failure to fulfill the above-mentioned guidelines.
Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest
Authors must disclose all relationships or interests that could have direct or potential influence or impart bias on the work. Although an author may not feel there is any conflict, disclosure of relationships and interests provides a more complete and transparent process, leading to an accurate and objective assessment of the work. Awareness of a real or perceived conflicts of interest is a perspective to which the readers are entitled. This is not meant to imply that a financial relationship with an organization that sponsored the research or compensation received for consultancy work is inappropriate. Examples of potential conflicts of interests that are directly or indirectly related to the research may include but are not limited to the following:
In addition, interests that go beyond financial interests and compensation (non-financial interests) that may be important to readers should be disclosed. These may include but are not limited to personal relationships or competing interests directly or indirectly tied to this research, or professional interests or personal beliefs that may influence your research.
The corresponding author collects the conflict of interest disclosure forms from all authors. In author collaborations where formal agreements for representation allow it, it is sufficient for the corresponding author to sign the disclosure form on behalf of all authors.
The corresponding author will include a summary statement in the text of the manuscript in a separate section before the reference list, that reflects what is recorded in the potential conflict of interest disclosure form(s).
See below examples of disclosures:
Funding: This study was funded by X (grant number X).
Conflict of Interest: Author A has received research grants from Company A. Author B has received a speaker honorarium from Company X and owns stock in Company Y. Author C is a member of committee Z.
If no conflict exists, the authors should state:
Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Word Count Policy
The authors are advised to consider the below word count standards when submitting their manuscripts in the International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture (IJROWA).
| Short communication | Original papers | Review paper |
| Max word count:1500 | Max word count:5500 | Max word count: 7500 |
| Including Tables, Figures and References | ||
All correspondence should submit their manuscripts via ScholarOne Mauscript website. You will receive the Paper ID after the submission. Please read the Author guidelines before submission.
