Hollex Scientific Journals welcomes high-quality research contributions from authors across various disciplines. To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, please follow the guidelines below when preparing your manuscript.
1. Manuscript Categories
We accept the following types of manuscripts:
- Original Research Articles – Comprehensive studies presenting new research findings.
- Review Articles – Critical evaluations of existing literature with an analytical perspective.
- Short Communications – Brief reports on novel research findings.
- Case Studies – In-depth reports on specific cases that contribute to research knowledge.
- Technical Notes – Descriptions of new techniques, methods, or technologies.
2. Manuscript Preparation
2.1. General Formatting
- Manuscripts should be written in clear and concise English.
- Use Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
- Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
- Page Numbers: Bottom right corner.
2.2. Manuscript Structure
A standard manuscript should contain the following sections:
1. Title Page
- Title (Concise and informative)
- Full names of all authors
- Institutional affiliations
- Corresponding author’s email address
2. Abstract (150–250 words)
- A brief summary of the study, including objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusion.
- Avoid citations or abbreviations.
3. Keywords (3–6 keywords)
- Relevant terms to help index and classify the manuscript.
4. Introduction
- Background information, research problem, objectives, and significance of the study.
- A clear statement of the research hypothesis or question.
5. Methodology
- Detailed description of research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
- Ethics approval (if applicable) should be mentioned.
6. Results
- Present findings using tables, figures, and graphs where necessary.
- Avoid interpretation in this section.
7. Discussion
- Interpret results, compare with previous studies, and discuss implications.
- Mention study limitations and future research directions.
8. Conclusion
- Concise summary of key findings and their impact.
9. References
- Use the APA (7th edition) citation style.
- Ensure that all in-text citations appear in the reference list.
3. Tables and Figures
- Tables should be numbered (Table 1, Table 2, etc.) and include concise captions.
- Figures should be high-resolution (minimum 300 DPI) and in JPEG or PNG format.
- Provide a brief legend for each figure.
4. Ethical Considerations
- Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cited.
- Any conflicts of interest should be disclosed.
- Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism) is strictly prohibited.
- Research involving human or animal subjects must have obtained ethical approval.
5. Submission Process
- Prepare your manuscript following the guidelines above.
- Submit your manuscript online via our submission portal: https://hollexpub.org/submissions/
- An acknowledgment email will be sent upon successful submission.
- Manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review (reviewers and authors remain anonymous).
- Authors will receive feedback within 2–4 weeks with a decision: Accepted, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Rejected.
- If accepted, authors must pay the Article Processing Charge (APC) before publication.
6. Article Processing Charges (APC)
- Standard APC: $160
- Discounted Rates:
- Middle-Income Countries: $80 (50% Discount)
- Low-Income Countries: $48 (70% Discount)
Authors can check eligibility for discounts using the World Bank Country List.
7. Copyright & Open Access Policy
- Authors retain full copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
- All articles are open access, ensuring global availability without paywalls.
By submitting to Hollex Scientific Journals, authors agree to adhere to these guidelines and ethical standards. We look forward to your valuable contributions!
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