Author Guidelines
Manuscript Guidelines Policy
Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Living Systems by authors should be prepared in such a way as to show that the scientific work is rigorous, methodologically sound, ethically sound, and relevant to the focus of the journal. Properly prepared manuscripts make the reviewing process easier.
Recommended Manuscript Structure
| Section | Expected Content |
|---|---|
| Title | Clear and informative description of the research |
| Abstract | Background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions |
| Keywords | Relevant scientific terms |
| Introduction | Research context, objectives, and significance |
| Literature Review | Current knowledge and research gap |
| Materials and Methods | Study design, procedures, and analytical methods |
| Results | Scientific findings supported by data |
| Discussion | Interpretation, implications, and comparison with previous studies |
| Conclusion | Summary of findings and future directions |
| References | Complete and accurately formatted citations |
Manuscript Preparation
Authors should:
- Specify the research aims.
- Apply the correct scientific method.
- Be objective when presenting findings.
- Base conclusions on reliable data.
- Be precise in scientific terminology.
- Conform to the style guide for the journal.
Research Integrity
Authors need to make sure that:
- Their data is reported properly.
- They retain the original research records, if required.
- They obtain necessary ethical clearances.
- Sources of funding and conflict of interest are mentioned.
- Contributions and help are acknowledged.
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Tools
In case any Artificial Intelligence tool has been used for preparing the manuscript or analyzing data, it should be mentioned in accordance with the journal guidelines.
The authors will be responsible for the originality, accuracy, interpretation, and integrity of their research and they have to ensure that the use of AI does not affect the scientific decision making process and authorship.
Final Manuscript Submission Checklist
Before submission of the manuscript, the authors should make sure that:
- ☐ The manuscript falls under the scope of the journal.
- ☐ The manuscript is an original work.
- ☐ Research objectives and methodology are clearly defined.
- ☐ The data and findings are reported accurately.
- ☐ Ethical approval is provided, if needed.
- ☐ All authors agree to submit the manuscript.
- ☐ Conflicts of interest are declared.
- ☐ The references are complete and correctly formatted.
- ☐ The manuscript meets formatting guidelines of the journal.
- ☐ AI-supported tools are disclosed, if necessary.
