Author Guidelines

Welcome to American Serial Publication, an open-access publisher dedicated to disseminating high-quality research across various disciplines. Below are the comprehensive guidelines for authors interested in publishing with us.

Submission Process

  1. Manuscript Preparation
    • Formatting: Manuscripts should be formatted in Microsoft Word or LaTeX. Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12-point) and double-spacing.
    • Structure: Organize your manuscript as follows:
      • Title page (including title, authors, affiliations, and contact information)
      • Abstract (250 words maximum)
      • Keywords (up to 6)
      • Introduction
      • Methods
      • Results
      • Discussion
      • Conclusions
      • Acknowledgments
      • References
    • Figures and Tables: Place these within the text near where they are first cited. Ensure high resolution (300 dpi minimum) for all figures.
  2. Submission System
    • Submit your manuscript via our online submission system. Register or log in, and follow the instructions for submitting a new manuscript.
    • Ensure all required fields are completed and that your manuscript and supplementary files are uploaded correctly.
  3. Peer Review Process
    • Initial Screening: Manuscripts undergo an initial screening for suitability and adherence to guidelines.
    • Peer Review: Suitable manuscripts are sent to independent reviewers. The review process is single-blind.
    • Revision and Decision: Based on reviewer’s comments, authors may be required to revise their manuscripts. The final decision (acceptance, revision, or rejection) will be communicated by the editorial board.

Ethical Guidelines

  • Authorship: Ensure all listed authors meet the criteria for authorship and have approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original. Plagiarism in any form will result in rejection.
  • Data Availability: Authors should ensure that data supporting the results are available upon request.

Open Access Policy

  • Licensing: Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
  • Fees: As an open-access publisher, we charge $100 Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover publication costs.

Manuscript Types

  • Original Research Articles: Detailed studies presenting new data and findings.
  • Review Articles: Comprehensive overviews of specific topics.
  • Short Communications: Brief reports of significant findings.
  • Case Studies: Detailed reports of individual cases with broader implications.

Post-Acceptance

  1. Proofs: Authors will receive proofs for final review and approval before publication.
  2. Publication: Once finalized, the article will be published online with a DOI, ensuring it is accessible to the global research community.