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Templates and Submission Checklist

Templates and Submission Checklist

GREENRESEARCH MANUSCRIPT TEMPLATE & SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

SECTION A: STANDARD MANUSCRIPT TEMPLATE

Authors are required to structure their manuscripts using the following standardized format. Submissions that do not comply may be returned before review.

1. Title Page

  1. Full Title of the Paper (Clear, concise, and descriptive)
  2. Author Name(s)
  3. Institutional Affiliation(s)
  4. Corresponding Author Email Address
  5. Phone Number (optional but recommended)

2. Abstract (200–300 Words)

The abstract must:

  1. Clearly state the purpose of the study
  2. Briefly describe the methodology
  3. Highlight key findings
  4. Present the main conclusion or implication

3. Keywords (4 Words)

  1. Must reflect the core themes of the paper
  2. Should support discoverability and indexing

4. Introduction

  1. Background of the study
  2. Problem statement
  3. Objectives of the study
  4. Research questions or hypotheses
  5. Significance of the study

5. Literature Review

  1. Review of relevant and recent studies
  2. Identification of research gaps
  3. Theoretical or conceptual framework

6. Methodology

  1. Research design
  2. Population and sample
  3. Data collection methods
  4. Data analysis techniques
  5. Ethical considerations (where applicable)

7. Results / Findings

  1. Presentation of data (tables, charts, or narrative)
  2. Clear and structured reporting of results

8. Discussion

  1. Interpretation of findings
  2. Comparison with existing literature
  3. Implications of results

9. Conclusion and Recommendations

  1. Summary of key findings
  2. Practical, academic, or policy recommendations

10. References

  1. Must follow APA 7th Edition
  2. Ensure all in-text citations are properly referenced
  3. Avoid outdated, unverified, and irrelevant sources

 

SECTION B: FORMATTING TEMPLATE REQUIREMENTS

All manuscripts must comply with the following:

  1. Font: Times New Roman
  2. Font Size: 12 (Body), 14 (Headings)
  3. Line Spacing: 1.5
  4. Alignment: Justified
  5. Page Numbering: Bottom center or top right
  6. Margins: Standard (1 inch on all sides)
  7. File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

SECTION C: SUBMISSION CHECKLIST (MANDATORY)

Before submission, authors must confirm that their manuscript meets all the following requirements:

1. Structure & Completeness

  1. The manuscript follows the Greenresearch standard structure
  2. All required sections are included
  3. The abstract is within the required word limit
  4. Keywords are provided

2. Formatting Compliance

  1. The document follows the prescribed font and spacing
  2. Headings and subheadings are properly organized
  3. Tables and figures are clearly labeled

3. Referencing & Citations

  1. APA 7th Edition referencing style is used consistently
  2. All in-text citations are included in the reference list
  3. References are recent and relevant

4. Language & Clarity

  1. The manuscript is written in clear academic English
  2. Grammar and spelling have been checked
  3. The argument is logically presented

5. Originality & Integrity

  1. The work is original and not previously published
  2. The manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere
  3. Plagiarism level is within acceptable limits (≤ 20%)

6. Authorship & Contribution

  1. All listed authors contributed significantly
  2. Author details are correctly provided
  3. No authorship misrepresentation exists

7. Methodological Soundness

  1. The research design is clearly explained
  2. Data collection and analysis methods are appropriate
  3. Findings are supported by evidence

8. Ethical Compliance

  1. Ethical standards have been followed
  2. Necessary approvals (if applicable) are acknowledged

9. AI Usage Disclosure

  1. AI tools used (if any) have been properly disclosed
  2. The manuscript reflects the author’s original intellectual contribution

10. Alignment with Greenresearch Standards

  1. The manuscript aligns with the journal scope
  2. The study demonstrates academic or practical relevance
  3. The paper contributes to knowledge, policy, or practice

SECTION D: OPTIONAL BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

To improve acceptance chances, authors are encouraged to:

  1. Include recent (last 5–10 years) scholarly references
  2. Ensure strong problem definition and justification
  3. Demonstrate clear contribution or novelty
  4. Maintain consistency between objectives, methods, and findings

SECTION E: SUBMISSION NOTE TO AUTHORS

Submission of a manuscript implies that:

  1. The author has carefully reviewed and complied with all guidelines
  2. The manuscript is ready for editorial and peer review
  3. The author is willing to revise the manuscript if required

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in:

  1. Delayed review process
  2. Request for resubmission
  3. Rejection at the screening stage

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