Writing and Formatting
Authors are encouraged to prepare manuscripts in a clear, concise, and professional academic style. Well-structured manuscripts improve the efficiency of the editorial and peer-review process and facilitate effective communication of research findings to the international scholarly community.
Language
Manuscripts should be written in clear and grammatically correct English. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the language is accurate, consistent, and suitable for academic publication. Poor language quality may delay the review process.
Manuscript Structure
A manuscript should generally include the following sections:
- Title
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods (where applicable)
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements (if applicable)
- Funding Information (if applicable)
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- References
Formatting Requirements
- Use a standard, readable font such as Times New Roman or Arial.
- Use a font size of 12 pt for the main text.
- Maintain 1.5 or double line spacing throughout the manuscript.
- Number all pages consecutively.
- Clearly label all tables, figures, and illustrations.
- Use SI units and standard scientific terminology where appropriate.
- Define abbreviations when they first appear in the manuscript.
References
References should be complete, accurate, and formatted consistently throughout the manuscript. Authors should ensure that all cited works are included in the reference list and that every reference listed has been cited within the manuscript.
Tables and Figures
Tables and figures should be clearly numbered in the order they are mentioned in the text. Each table and figure should include an informative title or caption. Images should be of sufficient quality to ensure clear reproduction in the published article.
Originality
Manuscripts submitted to Actuel Marx should present original scholarly work. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are free from plagiarism, duplicate publication, and inappropriate reuse of previously published material.
Final Submission
Before submitting a manuscript, authors should carefully review the document to ensure that all required sections are included, formatting is consistent, references are complete, and the manuscript complies with the journal’s submission requirements. Properly prepared manuscripts contribute to a more efficient editorial assessment and peer-review process.
Peer Review Process
Actuel Marx follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published research. The review process is designed to provide an objective evaluation of submitted manuscripts and to maintain high standards of scholarly publishing.
Initial Editorial Assessment
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team to assess their suitability for the journal’s scope, originality, research significance, and compliance with submission requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet the basic quality and scope criteria may be declined at this stage.
External Peer Review
Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial assessment are sent for independent evaluation by qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant research area. Reviewers assess the manuscript based on originality, methodological quality, clarity of presentation, relevance, and contribution to the field.
Review Decisions
Based on reviewer comments and recommendations, the editorial team makes the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts. Authors may be requested to revise their submissions to address reviewer suggestions and improve the overall quality of their work.
Commitment to Research Integrity
Actuel Marx is committed to ethical publishing practices, transparency, and maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. The peer-review process supports the publication of reliable, valuable, and impactful research for the global academic community.
Ethics and Policies
Actuel Marx is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, transparency, and scholarly excellence. The journal follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure that every manuscript is evaluated fairly, objectively, and solely on its academic merit.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Actuel Marx operates a double-blind peer review system in which the identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process. Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers, and reviewers do not know the identity of the authors. This process helps eliminate bias and ensures that editorial decisions are based solely on the quality, originality, and significance of the submitted research.
Author Responsibilities
Authors are expected to submit original, unpublished research that is not under consideration by another journal. Manuscripts should accurately present research findings, appropriately acknowledge all sources, and comply with accepted standards of research ethics.
- Submit original and authentic research.
- Provide accurate citations and acknowledgements.
- Ensure all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions.
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- Cooperate with the editorial process and respond to reviewer comments professionally.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and confidentially. Reviews should focus on scientific quality, originality, methodology, clarity, and relevance. Reviewers must not disclose or use unpublished information obtained through the review process for personal or professional advantage.
Editorial Responsibilities
The editorial team manages manuscripts with impartiality, confidentiality, and academic integrity. Editorial decisions are based exclusively on the scholarly quality, originality, relevance, and contribution of the submitted work, without discrimination based on nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, or personal beliefs.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts and related correspondence are treated as confidential documents. Information regarding submitted manuscripts is shared only with the authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial staff directly involved in the publication process. The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential during the double-blind review process.
Publication Ethics
The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, image manipulation, or any other form of research misconduct. Manuscripts may be evaluated for originality, and any ethical concerns identified during the editorial or review process will be investigated in accordance with accepted scholarly publishing practices.
Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the publication process. Where a conflict of interest exists, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure an independent and unbiased editorial decision.
Commitment to Academic Integrity
Actuel Marx is dedicated to promoting ethical scholarly communication through transparent editorial practices, independent peer review, confidentiality, and responsible research publication. The journal continually strives to provide a trusted platform for the dissemination of high-quality multidisciplinary research to the global academic community.