Writing Rules

Author Guidelines for FOTROS Journal

Welcome to the FOTROS Journal submission guidelines. We are pleased to consider your work for publication. Please follow these standards to ensure a smooth peer review and publication process.

Formatting Your Manuscript

  • Use a standard font, such as Times New Roman, size 12.
  • Manuscripts should be double-spaced.
  • Margins should be at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
  • Include page numbers consecutively.

Structure of the Manuscript

  • Title Page: Title, author(s), affiliation(s), corresponding author’s contact information.
  • Abstract: A concise summary of the article.
  • Keywords: 3-5 keywords for indexing purposes.
  • Main Text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.
  • Acknowledgments: (if applicable).
  • References: Follow the citation style outlined below.
  • Figures and Tables: Include within the text at the appropriate points, not at the end.

Citation Style Please use the following citation formats:

  • Books: Author(s). Title. Publisher, Year.
  • Articles: Author(s). “Title.” Journal Name, vol. number, no. number, Year, pp. page range.
  • Websites: Author(s) or organization. “Title of the page.” Name of the website, URL. Accessed Date.

Example Citations

  • For a book: Smith, John. The Science of Nature. Nature Publishing, 2020.
  • For an article: Doe, Jane, and John Smith. “Studying the Behavior of Nature.” Journal of Natural Studies, vol. 15, no. 3, 2021, pp. 45-60.
  • For a website: World Health Organization. “Malaria Facts.” WHO, www.who.int/malaria/en/. Accessed 20 March 2024.