Author Guidelines

Manuscript Template

Download a beginner-friendly outline aligned with these guidelines. Convert to Word for submission.

Manuscript Preparation

The following preparation rules are taken from the SMK 2026 Paper Submission Guidelines packet where transferable to journal manuscripts. Conference-only items are listed under Conflicts.

Recommended Research Paper Structure

Beginner-friendly outline for early-career and student authors.

1. 1. Introduction

   What problem are you studying, and why does it matter?

2. 2. Literature / background

   What is already known, and what gap remains?

3. 3. Methodology

   How did you conduct the study? Be reproducible.

4. 4. Results

   What did you find? Present evidence clearly.

5. 5. Discussion

   What do the findings mean? Limitations?

6. 6. Conclusion

   What is the main takeaway for readers or practice?

7. 7. References

   Which sources did you use? Cite them completely.

Article Types

Accepted types depend on the active call and editorial scope. Typical categories include original research, review, short communication, case/practice paper, perspective/policy paper, and editorial. Only submit types announced for the target track.

Before You Submit

• ☐Manuscript fits journal scope (or the relevant conference/journal track)
• ☐Title, abstract (200–250 words), and 4–6 keywords included
• ☐Author names, affiliations, and corresponding author email complete
• ☐Formatting follows manuscript preparation table (A4, Times New Roman, etc.)
• ☐Figures/tables labelled; figures ≥300 dpi
• ☐References complete and consistently styled
• ☐Originality / similarity requirements addressed
• ☐Conflicts of interest and funding disclosed (or “none”)
• ☐AI assistance disclosed if substantially used
• ☐Not under consideration elsewhere; all authors approve submission

How to Submit

Use the online Submit Manuscript flow for the relevant journal edition (for example VBE). Create an account, complete author and article details, and upload the manuscript files requested by the wizard.

Guideline Conflicts Requiring Editorial Decision

The attached SMK 2026 guidelines were read in full. The conflicts below are flagged rather than silently overwritten.