Author & Style Guidelines

Submission Process

• Manuscript Submission: Submit your manuscript via our online submission system. Ensure your manuscript adheres to our formatting and submission guidelines.

Page Setup

• Page Size: A4
• Margins: 
  •  Top: 0.76 inches 
  •  Bottom: 0.42 inches 
  •  Left: 0.42 inches 
  •  Right: 0.42 inches

Header and Footer

• Header: 0.24 inches from the top
• Footer: 0.28 inches from the bottom

Font and Spacing

• Font: Times New Roman, size 12 throughout the document
• Line Spacing: Single (1.0)
• Paragraph Spacing: 12pt before and after each paragraph

Title Page

• Paper Title: Bold, centered, font size 18
• Author Names and Affiliations: Bold, centered, font size 12
• Corresponding Author: Identify with an asterisk (*) and provide contact details.

Abstract and Keywords

• Abstract: Provide a summary (250-300 words) of the research, including objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Keywords: Include 3-5 keywords relevant to your study.

Main Text

• Headings:
  •  Main Headings (IMRD sections like Abstract, Introduction, etc.): Bold, uppercase, font size 14
  •  Subheadings: Bold, font size 12
  •  Other Content/Text: Font size 12

Figures and Tables

• Placement: Insert within the manuscript, near their first mention.
• Quality: Ensure high resolution and clarity.
• Captions: Provide descriptive captions for all figures and tables.

References

• Style: Numeric form (e.g., 1., 2., 3., etc.)
• Format: Follow APA (American Psychological Association) style for citations and references. Ensure completeness and correctness.

Plagiarism & Originality

Submitted manuscripts must be original and not published or under review elsewhere. All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. A similarity index exceeding 20% (excluding references and quotations) will require revision or result in rejection. IJLTEMAS is committed to publishing only original, previously unpublished research.

AI Assistance Disclosure

If AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Grammarly AI, or similar) were used in writing, editing, or generating any content in the manuscript, authors must declare this in the cover letter and/or acknowledgements section. AI tools may not be credited as authors. The corresponding author is fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all AI-assisted content. 

Ethical Considerations

• Ethical Approval: Include a statement confirming that ethical approval was obtained for research involving human subjects or animals.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Data Availability

• Statement: Indicate the availability of data. Provide links or references if data is publicly available. If not, provide a rationale.

Revisions

• Revised Manuscripts: Address all reviewers’ comments thoroughly and resubmit the revised manuscript along with a detailed response letter.

Copyright and Licensing

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), permitting unrestricted use, sharing, and reproduction of the work with proper attribution. Authors retain full copyright of their published work.

By following these guidelines, you help us ensure a smooth review and publication process. We look forward to receiving your submission and appreciate your contribution.