Guidelines for Accepted Manuscripts

1. Publication Fee:

• The publication fee is 1,500,000 Iranian Rials (IRR).

2. Manuscript Formatting Requirements:

Accepted manuscripts must include the following essential sections:

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Literature Review

• Research Methodology

• Data Analysis

• Results & Discussion

• Conclusion

• Acknowledgments (if applicable)

• References (APA 7th edition style for in-text citations and bibliography)

3. English Summary Section:

• All published articles must include an English abstract (150–250 words) and a bibliography (translated from Persian).

• Authors must ensure grammatical accuracy and may consult a professional translator.

• Costs for translation are the author’s responsibility.

4. Tables, Figures, and Charts:

1. Numbering & Titles:

   • Tables, figures, and charts must be numbered sequentially.

   • Table titles should be placed above the table.

   • Figure/chart titles should be placed below the image.

2. Formatting Rules:

   • Tables must be typed (not inserted as images).

   • Charts must be created in Excel and submitted as separate files.

   • Images must be high-resolution (300 dpi) in JPG format and submitted separately.

3. Language & Clarity:

   • All figures in Persian manuscripts must use Persian text.

   • Explanatory notes should be placed below tables/figures (not in footnotes).

5. Plagiarism Check (IranDoc):

• Authors must submit a similarity report from IranDoc and upload it during submission.

6. Required Forms:

• Conflict of Interest Form (Download from the journal’s website).

• Originality Declaration Form (Download from the journal’s website).

7. Reference Style (APA 7th Edition):

• Complete bibliographic details must include:

  • Author names, article/book title, journal name, year, volume/issue, edition, and DOI (if available).

• Hyperlink all references to their original web pages.

• For Persian/English articles without a DOI, provide a direct URL.

8. Final Submission:

• After acceptance, authors must:

  • Format references in APA style.

  • Ensure all hyperlinks are functional.

  • Pay the publication fee before proceeding to print.

  • The reference list should include two distinct sections:

    1. Persian References (listed in Persian script).

    2. English References (including original English sources and translated entries for Persian sources).

       • For Persian sources, only use the official English translations listed in reputable academic databases (avoid personal translations).

       • Translated Persian sources should follow standard Latin reference formatting and be integrated alphabetically among other English sources, with "[In Persian]" appended at the end.

    Additional Guidelines:

    • Tables/Figures: Sources must be cited in their captions (if applicable).

    • Placement: The reference list (Persian followed by English) should appear at the end of the document (before appendices, if any).

Note: Non-compliance with these guidelines may delay publication.
Journal Website: http://www.jsm.ir