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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines (APA Style, 7th Edition)

Components of a Manuscript

Title Page
The first page of the manuscript must include:

  • Article Title: A concise and informative title.

  • Author Information: For each author, list their name, institutional affiliation, and ORCID iD.

  • Author Note: This section should include:

    • The corresponding author's name and complete contact information (e.g., email address).

    • Any changes in author affiliation.

    • Acknowledgements of funding sources and conflicts of interest (see "Acknowledgements" section below).

    • Any other relevant information (e.g., a disclaimer).

Abstract
The abstract must be a single paragraph, with a recommended word limit of 250. It should accurately summarize the key aspects of the manuscript, including the problem, methods, results, and conclusions.

Keywords
List 3 to 5 keywords below the abstract to aid in indexing and discoverability.

Body Text

  • The main text should be organized into logical sections with clear, descriptive headings (e.g., Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion). APA uses a hierarchy of heading levels.

  • The text must be double-spaced throughout, using a 12-point font such as Times New Roman.

Equations and Formulas
Mathematical equations and formulas should be created using the equation editor in your word processor. Ensure that all symbols and notation are clear and consistent.

Figures and Tables

  • Figures: All figures (charts, graphs, photographs, drawings) must be clear and of high resolution. Each figure should have a brief but descriptive caption below the figure. Cite all figures in the text in numerical order (e.g., see Figure 1).

  • Tables: Tables should be used to present data clearly and concisely. Each table should have a concise, descriptive title above the table. Avoid using vertical rules and excessive shading in table cells. Cite all tables in the text in numerical order (e.g., see Table 1).

Results and Discussion
A combined Results and Discussion section is acceptable. This section should clearly present the findings and interpret their significance, relating them to existing literature and the study's hypotheses.

Conclusions
The main conclusions of the study should be presented in a separate Conclusions section, summarizing the implications of the findings and suggesting potential directions for future research.

Acknowledgements
Disclose all topically relevant funding sources and any potential conflicts of interest in this section. This section also includes acknowledgements for personal assistance, such as from colleagues or editors.

Nomenclature and Units
Use the International System of Units (SI). If a table of nomenclature is included, it should be placed after the Acknowledgements section and before the Reference list.

References

  • The reference list must be alphabetical by the first author's surname.

  • All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.

  • Use a hanging indent for each reference.

  • The following examples illustrate the requested APA 7th edition style for common reference types.

Requested and Accepted Reference Style (APA 7th Edition):

(1) For a Journal Article:
Abda, A. S., Elhafyana, E., & Siddiquia, A. R. (2019). A review of the phenomenon of counter-current spontaneous imbibition: Analysis and data interpretation. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 180, 456–470. https://doi.org/[if available]

(2) For a Book:
Mandelbrot, B. B. (1982). The fractal geometry of nature. W. H. Freeman.

(3) For a Chapter in an Edited Book:
Barton, C. C. (1995). Fractal analysis of scaling and spatial clustering of fractures. In C. C. Barton & P. La Pointe (Eds.), Fractals in the Earth Sciences (pp. 141–178). Plenum Press.

(4) For a Conference Paper:
Fischer, H., & Morrow, N. R. (2005, October 9–12). Spontaneous imbibition with matched liquid viscosities [Paper presentation]. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, Texas, United States.

(5) For a Non-English Journal Article (with translation):
Du, X., Kang, Y., You, L., et al. (2013). Review of micro flow mechanism and application in low-permeability reservoirs. Geological Science and Technology Information, 32(2), 91–96. (Original work published in Chinese)

(6) For a Thesis or Dissertation:
Todorova, D. V. (2013). Modelling of dynamical effects related to the wettability and capillarity of simple and complex liquids [Doctoral dissertation, Loughborough University]. Loughborough University Institutional Repository. [URL if available]

(7) For a Patent:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of patent (Country Patent No. xxxxxxxx). Patent Office.

(8) For a Newspaper Article:
French, W. (1987, August 15). Between silences: A voice from China. The Atlantic Weekly, p. A5.

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