Submission Preparation Checklist
- La soumission n'a pas déjà été publiée et n'est pas considérée actuellement par une autre revue. Si ce n'est pas le cas, fournir une explication dans le champ "Commentaires au rédacteur".
- Le fichier de la soumission est dans un des formats de fichier suivants : OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF ou WordPerfect.
- Lorsque possible, les URLs des références ont été fournies.
- Le texte se conforme aux exigences stylistiques et bibliographiques décrites dans les Directives aux auteurs, qui se trouvent dans la section « À propos de la revue ».
- Le texte est à simple interligne, utilise une police de 12 points, emploie l'italique plutôt que le souligné (sauf pour les adresses URL) et place toutes les illustrations, figures et tableaux aux endroits appropriés dans le texte plutôt qu'à la fin.
Articles
This article type involves research work that completes a whole scientific experiment, and some results are found, which plays an important role in the development of this study community. The structure usually includes an Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions (optional) sections. This type of articles should, ideally, not be less than 4000 words with more than 20 references.
Review
A review summarizes and analyzes a particular recent research advancement in the community and makes constructive suggestions for future directions in this research. It may include an Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and future direction sections. This type of articles should, ideally, not be less than 4000 words with more than 20 references.
Editorial
The journal office usually invites an editor to submit an Editorial. It may introduce the recent development of the journal or the community, as well as a notice of new announcements such as a new journal policy, or launching a topic collected. An Editorial will not be peer reviewed, but the statement of a conflict of interest is necessary.
Perspective
Perspectives usually analyze the current research data collected, and the results already show great research promise. It suggests the latest research direction for this research community, and more in-depth research data is needed to support it.
Commentary
Articles of this type provide comments on a recently published or forthcoming research, or they can discuss an aspect of an issue related to the scope of the journal that can be of interest to readers.
Opinion
Articles of this type are short, which reflect the author's opinions on a specific topic, method, or recent discovery.
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Manuscript preparation
Here are some things to pay attention to as you plan your submission:
- Please read and understand the journal’s Ethics and Policies; a manuscript against the ethical policies may be rejected.
- Please read the Author Guidelines of the journal, and prepare your manuscript by referring to its template.
- Authors should include a Cover Letter as supplementary material with their submission, which should introduce the research team's background and expertise, and the significance and contributions of the submitted work.
- Authors must submit all Raw Data files along with their manuscript during the submission process.
- Please ensure that you have obtained authorized approval of remixed data from the original copyrighter if available.
- Please be aware of the Authorship Policy, and authors are not encouraged to change the list of authorships after the manuscript is accepted.
- Please refer to the AIGC Policy; The use of AI tools for primary manuscript drafting is strictly prohibited. Any content requiring human logical thinking, analytical interpretation, or scientific decision-making must be authored by humans without AI assistance. Limited use of AI is permitted only for reference formatting, language polishing, and basic data visualization.
- Authors must provide a Graphical Abstract (high-resolution image, 300 dpi minimum) with an accompanying figure legend that summarizes the key findings of the study.
- All the journals in PiscoMed Publishing adopt an open access model, and authors retain the copyright of their work. PiscoMed Publishing is authorized to publish the works online first.
- Please be aware of the APCs policy before submitting a manuscript.
Article types
Please add an article type at the top of your text. In general, we publish the following types of articles: Article, Review, Editorial, Perspective, Case Report, Commentary, and Opinion (please check the details of each type at the bottom of this page). In case your article does not fall into any of the following types, please contact the editorial office of the journal to check whether your article type is acceptable.
Article structure
Usually, the main structure of a research article should include Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods and Materials, Result, and Conclusion.
A review article should include Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Section Description, and Conclusion.
Other types of articles usually have no regular structure requirements, but authors must state the type of the submission. Note that the submission must be written in English (referring to the Language Policy), whether American or British, while authors should be aware of the uniformity of the language style throughout the text.
Title: The title should summarize the main points of the article with a maximum of 15 words.
Author: Please provide a list of authorship according to the Authorship Policy. The names of authors must be spelled out rather than set in initials along with their affiliations (e.g., department, institution, city, state, postal code, and country). The main contributor should be listed as the first author, and corresponding authors should be identified with an asterisk. At least one corresponding author’s email should be listed for further communication. It is important that the submission has obtained the approval of all authors.
Abstract: The purpose of an abstract is to summarize the main research, methodology, and conclusions, and to guide readers to access the whole paper with interest. Ideally, abstracts should be no more than 300 words, but there are exceptions.
Keywords: Please avoid using the words in the title, and provide no more than 8 keywords.
Text: The length of the content is not quite rigorous, and it depends on the manuscript’s scientific quality.
The main structure & back matters
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Section title |
Key points |
Article type |
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Introduction |
It would be beneficial for readers if authors provide a clear, one sentence purpose statement of the research. Here should start with an explanation of why the particular research has been conducted and end with a statement/conclusion of the selected research approach. |
Article, Review |
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Materials and methods |
Authors are required to provide a detailed account of the procedure that was followed while conducting the research described in the report. That's valuable for the replication of the results. |
Article |
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Result |
It should provide a concise and precise description of the experimental results, their interpretation, as well as the experimental conclusions that can be drawn. Sometimes, this section may be divided into subheadings. |
Article, Review, Case Report, Perspective, Commentary, Opinion |
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Discussion |
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Conclusion |
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Author contributions |
For research articles with several authors, a short paragraph specifying their individual contributions must be provided. |
Article |
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Funding |
This section is not mandatory. If your research has received any external funding, you should claim the details. |
Not mandatory |
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Acknowledgments |
Here, you can acknowledge any support received which is not listed as the authorship. |
Not mandatory |
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Conflict of interest |
Declare conflicts of interest or state “The authors declare no conflict of interest.” |
All types |
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References |
References must be arranged in alphabetical order of the first author at the end of the manuscript. |
Not mandatory in an Editorial |
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Appendix |
This section is optional and is for all materials (e.g., advanced technical details) that has been excluded from the main text but remains essential to readers in understanding the manuscripts. |
Not mandatory |
Figures and Tables
All figures and tables should be cited in the main text as Figure 1, Table 1, etc. Figures and tables should be placed as close as possible to the text they refer to and be center-aligned. Photos, graphs, charts or diagram should be labeled as Figures (do not abbreviate), and assigned a number consecutively (e.g., Figure 1). Figure captions should appear underneath figures, and be center-aligned, with no additional blank line.
In cases where a caption needs to be extended over to the second line, the caption should be aligned left.
Image Requirements (effective from April 20, 2025 submissions):
- Image Type: Images must be submitted in PNG, JPG, or SVG formats.
- Resolution: Grayscale and color illustrations should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi, while line drawings (e.g., curve diagrams, scatter plots) must achieve a minimum resolution of 600 dpi.
- Text: The thickness of lines and font sizes across different illustrations should be consistent whenever feasible, with sizes ranging from 6 to 11 pt. Text should maintain vector characteristics where possible. The designated font for text within images is Times New Roman, ensuring clarity and readability.
- Subfigures: Multiple subfigures should be consolidated into a single image file for submission unless specific requirements dictate otherwise.
- Abbreviations: All abbreviations or symbols used in the figure must be clearly defined in the legend unless they are already explained in the main text.
- Image Size: Image file sizes should not exceed 10MB; larger files may lead to loading or download failures when generating the final PDF version on the web page.
- Aesthetics: Images should exhibit appropriate brightness and contrast to enhance overall quality and visual appeal.
- Copyright: Diagrams that reference external sources must include permission from the copyright holder and be properly cited with source information. The editorial board reserves the right to reject any diagram that may raise copyright concerns.
Note: Non-compliance with these guidelines may significantly impact both the quality and readability of images submitted for publication. The editorial board retains the authority to return images to authors for revision or outright rejection if necessary.
References
In-text Citations
List and number all bibliographical references that make an important contribution to the paper. When referenced in the text, enclose the citation number in square brackets, for example:
- Negotiation research spans many disciplines [3,4].
- This effect has been widely studied [1-5,7].
References
This section is compulsory and should be placed at the end of all manuscripts. Do not use footnotes or endnotes as a substitute for a reference list. The list of references should only include works that are cited in the text and that have been published or accepted for publication. Personal communications and unpublished works should be excluded from this section.
Please be mindful that all references should directly relate to the research subject. Preferably cite primary sources instead of secondary ones. Refrain from plagiarism, citing only one source excessively, and undue or irrelevant self-citation to preserve the academic integrity and credibility of your manuscript.
Journal
- A. B. Author, C. D. Author(Initial of First name Full Last Name), Example article title. (Article title) Example Journal Name (Journal name, Italics) 55 (Volume), 100–108 (page range) (2021) (Year). https://doi.org/10.12345/ABC1234567. (DOI)
- A. B. Author, C. D. Author, Example article title. Example Journal Name346, e12345 (2022). [with article number instead of page range].
- A. B. Author, C. D. Author, Example article title. Example Journal Name17 (suppl. 1), 62–66 (2020). [with supplement number].
- S. Author, M. Author, H. Author, Example article title. Example Journal NameDOI (2022). [early online publication/epub ahead of print (use DOI instead of volume and page/article numbers)].
Book
- G. Y. Author, Example Book Title (Publisher, 2022).[basic example]
- X. Editor, Y. Z. Editor, Q. Editor, Eds., Example Book Title (Publisher, 2021).[with editors rather than authors] .
- M. Author, T. Author, Example Book Title (Publisher, ed. 3, 2022).[with edition number].
- Organization Name, Example Book Title (Organization Name, 2021).[organization as both author and publisher].
- A. Author, Z. Author, “Optional: Example chapter title” in Example Book Title (Publisher, 2022), pp. 300–350.[with chapter title].
- T. D. Author, U. R. Author, in Example Book Title, F. Editor, Ed. (Publisher, 2021), pp. 37–71.[with editor].
- A. Author, B. Author, Example Book Title, vol. 5 of Example Series Title (Publisher, 2022)
Conference
- A. Author, X. Author, G. Author, in Proceedings of the 2019 Example Conference on Interesting Topic (Publisher, 2022), pp. 6645–6649.[published]
- A. Z. Author, “Example conference paper” in Proceedings of the 2021 Example Conference on Interesting Topic (Publisher, 2021), abstr. 875.[published, paper title and abstract number provided]
- M. Author, paper presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of Example Organization, Washington, DC, 10 to 13 October 2022. [unpublished]
Thesis/Dissertation
- B. Author, thesis, Example University (2021). [no title]
- R. Author, “Example title on an interesting topic,” thesis, Example University, Washington, DC (2020).[with title and city]
Newspapers
- G. B. Author, “Example report title” (Tech. Rep. ABCD-12-34, Publisher, 2022).[with report number]
- F. Author, “Example report title” (Publisher, 2020); URL.[with URL]
- “Example report title” (Tech. Rep. 83902, Publisher, 2021).[no author]
Preprint
- J. V. Author, E. Author, D. F. Author, Example preprint title. ArXiv:1111.12345 [category] (2021).[arXiv, Italics]
- D. Z. Author, K. Author, U. Author, M. R. Author, Example preprint title. bioRxiv 0123456 [Preprint] (2020). https://doi.org/10.1101/0123456.[bioRxiv]
References
This section is compulsory and should be placed at the end of all manuscripts. Do not use footnotes or endnotes as a substitute for a reference list. The list of references should only include works that are cited in the text and that have been published or accepted for publication. Personal communications and unpublished works should be excluded from this section.
Please be mindful that all references should directly relate to the research subject. Preferably cite primary sources instead of secondary ones. Refrain from plagiarism, citing only one source excessively, and undue or irrelevant self-citation to preserve the academic integrity and credibility of your manuscript.
Journal
- A. B. Author, C. D. Author(Initial of First name Full Last Name), Example article title. (Article title) Example Journal Name (Journal name, Italics) 55 (Volume), 100–108 (page range) (2021) (Year). https://doi.org/10.12345/ABC1234567. (DOI)
- A. B. Author, C. D. Author, Example article title. Example Journal Name346, e12345 (2022). [with article number instead of page range].
- A. B. Author, C. D. Author, Example article title. Example Journal Name17 (suppl. 1), 62–66 (2020). [with supplement number].
- S. Author, M. Author, H. Author, Example article title. Example Journal NameDOI (2022). [early online publication/epub ahead of print (use DOI instead of volume and page/article numbers)].
Book
- G. Y. Author, Example Book Title (Publisher, 2022).[basic example]
- X. Editor, Y. Z. Editor, Q. Editor, Eds., Example Book Title (Publisher, 2021).[with editors rather than authors] .
- M. Author, T. Author, Example Book Title (Publisher, ed. 3, 2022).[with edition number].
- Organization Name, Example Book Title (Organization Name, 2021).[organization as both author and publisher].
- A. Author, Z. Author, “Optional: Example chapter title” in Example Book Title (Publisher, 2022), pp. 300–350.[with chapter title].
- T. D. Author, U. R. Author, in Example Book Title, F. Editor, Ed. (Publisher, 2021), pp. 37–71.[with editor].
- A. Author, B. Author, Example Book Title, vol. 5 of Example Series Title (Publisher, 2022)
Conference
- A. Author, X. Author, G. Author, in Proceedings of the 2019 Example Conference on Interesting Topic (Publisher, 2022), pp. 6645–6649.[published]
- A. Z. Author, “Example conference paper” in Proceedings of the 2021 Example Conference on Interesting Topic (Publisher, 2021), abstr. 875.[published, paper title and abstract number provided]
- M. Author, paper presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of Example Organization, Washington, DC, 10 to 13 October 2022. [unpublished]
Thesis/Dissertation
- B. Author, thesis, Example University (2021). [no title]
- R. Author, “Example title on an interesting topic,” thesis, Example University, Washington, DC (2020).[with title and city]
Newspapers
- G. B. Author, “Example report title” (Tech. Rep. ABCD-12-34, Publisher, 2022).[with report number]
- F. Author, “Example report title” (Publisher, 2020); URL.[with URL]
- “Example report title” (Tech. Rep. 83902, Publisher, 2021).[no author]
Preprint
- J. V. Author, E. Author, D. F. Author, Example preprint title. ArXiv:1111.12345 [category] (2021).[arXiv, Italics]
- D. Z. Author, K. Author, U. Author, M. R. Author, Example preprint title. bioRxiv 0123456 [Preprint] (2020). https://doi.org/10.1101/0123456.[bioRxiv]