Author Submission Guidelines

Last updated: April 13, 2026

Please read these guidelines carefully before preparing your manuscript. Manuscripts that do not comply may be returned without review.

1. Manuscript Preparation

Language: All manuscripts must be submitted in English. We recommend professional English language editing for authors whose first language is not English. Services such as Wiley Author Services or Springer Language Services are available.
Format: Manuscripts should be submitted as Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex) files. PDFs are not accepted for initial submission.
Length: Research articles: 5,000–10,000 words (excluding references). Reviews: up to 15,000 words.
Blind review: Manuscripts must be prepared for double-blind review. Author names, affiliations, and any identifying information must be removed from the manuscript file.

2. Reporting Standards

Authors must follow relevant reporting guidelines:

CONSORT for randomised controlled trials
STROBE for observational studies
PRISMA for systematic reviews and meta-analyses
EQUATOR Network — the complete resource for health research reporting guidelines
ACM Artifact Review for computer science artefacts

3. References

References must follow APA 7th edition style unless otherwise specified. All cited works must be accessible (published or preprint). DOIs must be included for all references where available. Use CrossRef Free DOI Lookup to verify DOIs.

4. Supplementary Materials

Supplementary materials (datasets, code, additional figures) should be deposited in an appropriate repository before submission and cited in the manuscript. See our Research Data Policy.

5. Required Statements

All manuscripts must include:

Ethical approval statement (where applicable) citing the approving body and reference number
Informed consent statement (where human participants are involved)
Conflict of interest disclosure — see our Conflict of Interest Policy
Funding acknowledgement
Data availability statement — see our Research Data Policy
AI disclosure statement (if applicable) — see our AI Use Policy
Author contributions using CRediT taxonomy