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Submission Guidelines

📌 To maintain quality, all research papers must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Manuscript Formatting

File Format: Submit in Microsoft Word (DOCX) or LaTeX (PDF).
Language: All submissions must be in English and use clear, professional writing.
Font: Use Times New Roman, 11pt for the main body text.
Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.
Spacing: Single-spaced with an additional 6pt space between paragraphs.
Columns: Two-column layout with justified text.

2. Title and Authorship Information

Title: Should be concise yet descriptive (max 20 words) and formatted as 16pt, Bold, Centered, Black.
Authors' Names: Listed below the title, 14pt bold, with affiliations in italics.
Corresponding Author: Include email for contact.

3. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should not exceed 250 words and should be italicized.
Include 5–7 keywords below the abstract, separated by commas.

4. Headings and Sections

Use a clear, structured format:

H1 - Main Section Titles: Bold, 12pt, Black.
H2 - Subsections: Bold, 11pt
H3 - Sub-subsections: Italics, 10pt

5. Figures and Tables

Figures: Numbered (e.g., Figure 1) with a caption below in 10pt Italic.
Tables: Numbered (e.g., Table 1) with a title above in 10pt Bold.
All figures must be high-resolution (300 dpi).

6. References

Use standard APA 7th Edition consistently throughout the paper.
Use the author-date citation style (e.g., Smith, 2023).
Include a reference list at the end, following APA format.

7. Ethical Considerations

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited (max similarity allowed: 15%).
Any research involving human participants must include an ethics statement.

8. Submission Process

Prepare your manuscript using this template.
Log in to your SERN Submission Portal and submit your document.
Await email confirmation that your paper has been received.
Track your submission status via your SERN dashboard by logging into your portal.

9. ORCID Requirement

Whenever your research is published, an ORCID iD will ensure your research is attributed to you and can be tracked consistently.

All submitting authors must register for an ORCID iD—a persistent digital identifier that ensures proper attribution of research contributions across publications. ORCID iDs help build a transparent and verifiable research profile.

To register for an ORCID iD:

Visit ORCID Registration at their website.
Fill out the required details and create an account.
Upon completion, you will receive a unique ORCID iD (e.g., 0000-0002-1825-0097).
Include your ORCID iD in the submission form when submitting your manuscript to SERN.

10. Contribution

Every author must include a brief but clear statement on how their research contributes to sustainability, emerging challenges, and/or future solutions based on the topic of investigation; ensuring real-world impact.

Note

📌 Need Help? Contact our editorial team at [editor@sern.online].
📌 Review Time: Expect feedback within a reasonable time. For specifics, chat with the editorial team inside the portal.

See what type of research we accept here.

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