Preparation of Manuscripts and Submission
Preparation of Manuscripts
- General Formatting
- Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format.
- Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman or Arial) in 12-point size, double-spaced throughout.
- Margins should be set to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
- Title Page
- Include a concise and descriptive title.
- Provide the full names of all authors, along with their affiliations and contact information.
- Include an abstract of 150-250 words summarizing the aim, problem, methodology, key findings and contributions of the paper.
- List 4-6 keywords that reflect the main themes of the manuscript.
- Main Text Structure
- The length of the manuscript must not be more than 8000 words.
- Organize the manuscript into clearly defined sections, such as Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
- Use headings and subheadings to enhance clarity and flow.
- Ensure that all figures and tables are numbered and accompanied by descriptive captions.
- References
- Follow the Harvard Reference style for in-text citations and references
- Include a comprehensive reference list at the end of the manuscript, ensuring that all cited works are included.
- Figures and Tables
- Submit figures and tables in high-resolution format (JPEG, PNG, or TIFF for figures; Word or Excel for tables).
- Each figure and table should be referenced in the main text
- The number of words for a table must not exceed 250 words.
- Ethical Considerations
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards in research. Obtain necessary permissions for any copyrighted material used.
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest in the submission.
Submission Process
- Online Submission
- Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system
- Authors will need to create an account or log in to submit their work.
- Peer Review
- All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process
- Authors should ensure that their manuscripts do not contain any identifying information to facilitate anonymous review
- Revisions
- Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback. Detailed instructions for revisions will be provided.
Final Submission
- Upon acceptance, authors will be asked to submit the final version of their manuscript, including any requested changes, along with a signed copyright transfer agreement.
- Publication Fees
- There are no fees charged for publishing in this journal for now. Information regarding any applicable publication fees will be provided upon acceptance of the manuscript.
- Contact Information
- For any inquiries regarding manuscript preparation or the submission process, please contact the editorial office at:
- Editor-In-Chief
- Name: Professor De-Graft Owusu-Manu
- Email: eicgreencommunities@gmail.com
- Managing Editor
- Name: Dr. Michael Adesi
- Email: meditorgreencommunities@yahoo.com
- Associate Editors
- Name: Dr Kenneth Donkor Appiah Hyiaman
- Name: Dr. Christian Sewordor Mensah
- Email: aeditorgreencommunities@yahoo.com
- Name: Dr. Alex Acheampong
- Email: aeditor@greencommunitiesgh.com