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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word format.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  • Article processing charge: If the paper is accepted for publication, you will be asked to pay 300USD.

Author Guidelines

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items. Submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

Manuscript Formatting: The manuscript is word-processed, double-spaced, using a 12-point font, with margins of at least 1 inch. All pages are numbered consecutively.

Article Structure: The manuscript is structured as per the journal's guidelines, including an abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and references.

Originality: The work submitted is original, has not been published elsewhere in any form or language (partially or in full), and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Citation and Referencing Style: The manuscript must adhere to the APA citation and referencing style as required by the journal.

Author Information: Complete contact information for all authors, including email, affiliation, and ORCID ID, is provided.

Ethical Compliance: Research involving human participants, data, or biological material adheres to ethical considerations and, where required, has received approval from an ethics committee.

Conflict of Interest: Any potential conflict of interest is clearly stated.

Data Availability: If applicable, authors have provided a statement regarding the availability of data and materials supporting the results reported in the article.

Cover Letter: A cover letter is included with the submission, outlining the significance of the work and its fit with the scope of the journal.

Figures and Tables: All figures and tables are appropriately labeled, of high quality, and cited in the text.

Permissions: Necessary permissions have been obtained for the use of copyrighted material from other sources.

Supplementary Material: Any supplementary material is prepared and submitted as per the journal's guidelines.

Online Submissions: IJCD accepts manuscript submissions exclusively through our online portal. Please refrain from submitting via email to ensure your work is processed efficiently.

Authors should check each item to confirm adherence. The submission may not proceed to the review stage until all items on this checklist are confirmed.

Global Access Publishing: Upon acceptance of an article for publication, the author or their funding entity is obligated to remit an Article Processing Charge (APC), presently set at $300 USD. In alignment with our commitment to fostering worldwide inclusivity in the dissemination of research, we provide waivers or discounts to authors hailing from developing nations. This policy ensures that the finalized, peer-reviewed versions of the articles are universally accessible at no cost, thereby enhancing the dissemination and influence of a wide range of scientific perspectives.

Median Manuscript Evaluation Duration: 16 Days

--For inquiries or additional information regarding manuscript submissions, please contact us at: ijcd@worldscholars.org

Copyright Notice

Author's Rights: Authors who publish with IJCD retain the copyright of their work. This approach ensures that authors have full control over the integrity, accuracy, and content of their work.

First Publication Rights: By submitting their work to IJCD authors grant the journal the right of first publication. This means that the journal has the exclusive right to publish and distribute the submitted work in its initial publication.

Open Access Policy: In alignment with the journal's commitment to fostering a wide dissemination of knowledge, all articles published in IJCD are available under an Open Access policy. This ensures free, immediate, and unrestricted access to the final published version of the articles.

Use of Published Material: Following first publication in IJCD, authors are encouraged to disseminate their work (e.g., uploading to institutional repositories or personal websites) while acknowledging its initial publication in this journal.

Responsibility for Infringements: The journal/publisher is not responsible for any subsequent use or infringements of the work. It is the responsibility of the authors to take action in defense of their copyright if necessary.

Licensing and Permissions: Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License , allowing others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.

Authors' Declaration: By submitting their work, authors implicitly agree to this copyright policy and affirm that their submission is original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Disclaimer: The articles published in this journal reflect the individual views, interpretations, and conclusions of the authors and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Journal/Publisher. Responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the content rests solely with the authors. The Journal/Publisher does not endorse any products or services mentioned within the articles and cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions in the content, nor for the interpretation or application of information contained therein. While we facilitate the dissemination of scholarly work, the onus of ensuring the originality and legality of content, including compliance with copyright laws, lies with the authors.

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