Submission Guidelines and Manuscript Preparation

Submission Guidelines & Manuscript Preparation

To ensure a smooth and efficient review process, all submissions must adhere to the following guidelines regarding manuscript formatting, language, submission process, and structure.

1. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted only by the corresponding author, who will serve as the primary contact for editorial correspondence and peer review. Submissions are accepted exclusively online via the ACGH submission system. Submissions by anyone not included as an author are not permitted. All text must be in either British English or US English—mixing variants is discouraged. The editorial office employs plagiarism screening tools and reserves the right to reject manuscripts at any stage if issues are detected.

2. File Format & Layout

Manuscripts not meeting these formatting requirements may be returned without review.

3. Title Page & Abstract

• Title page: List full title, full names and affiliations for all authors, clearly indicating the corresponding author; include a short running title (≤80 characters)
• Abstract (≤250 words): Concise summary without references, highlighting study objectives, key results, and any conceptual advances

Avoid specialist abbreviations in the title and abstract, which should be accessible and clear to reviewers and readers.

4. Main Sections

Organize the manuscript into the following sections:

• Introduction: Provide background without subheadings
• Results: Present findings clearly; may include subheadings
• Discussion: Interpret findings and contextualize broadly (Results and Discussion may be combined for research reports)
• Acknowledgments: Single paragraph including contributors not in the author list, institutional affiliations, and funding sources

This structure helps reviewers and readers follow logic, context, and relevance.

5. References, Figures & Tables

• References: Use National Library of Medicine (NLM) format, numbered in the sequence of citation; authors’ names in bold, initials follow surnames (e.g., Smith J.,)
• Figures: Submit as separate image files; ensure clarity and compatibility
• Tables: Submit as editable tables (not images); include titles and legends appropriately

Proper formatting ensures accurate presentation and avoids production delays.

6. Plagiarism Screening

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. If significant overlap is identified, corresponding authors will be notified and required to address the concern before the submission proceeds.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

7. Language & Clarity

Manuscripts should be written in clear, professional English. Non-native authors are encouraged to have language editing performed prior to submission to ensure readability and reduce review delays.

8. Special Issue Submissions

Proposals for Special Issues should include journal name, issue title, guest editor information, submission deadlines, and a list of potential contributors. Manuscript review follows journal standards, with additional editorial oversight by Guest Editors.

Last updated: 2025-09-02