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