{"id":9020,"date":"2026-08-07T10:28:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T10:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icoe-coast.org\/?page_id=9020"},"modified":"2026-08-07T11:49:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T11:49:51","slug":"guide-for-authors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icoe-coast.org\/index.php\/guide-for-authors\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide for Authors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"\n    max-width:1200px;\n    margin:40px auto;\n    padding:35px;\n    background:#FFFFFF;\n    border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius:10px;\n    font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\n    line-height:1.8;\n    color:#444;\n\">\n\n    <h2 style=\"\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-size:32px;\n        font-weight:700;\n        margin-top:0;\n        padding-bottom:12px;\n        border-bottom:3px solid #C0912D;\n    \">\n        Writing and Formatting\n    <\/h2>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Authors are encouraged to prepare manuscripts in a clear, concise, and professional academic style.\n        Well-structured manuscripts improve the efficiency of the editorial and peer-review process and\n        facilitate effective communication of research findings to the international scholarly community.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Language\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Manuscripts should be written in clear and grammatically correct English. Authors are responsible\n        for ensuring that the language is accurate, consistent, and suitable for academic publication.\n        Poor language quality may delay the review process.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Manuscript Structure\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        A manuscript should generally include the following sections:\n    <\/p>\n\n    <ul style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:2;\">\n        <li>Title<\/li>\n        <li>Abstract<\/li>\n        <li>Keywords<\/li>\n        <li>Introduction<\/li>\n        <li>Materials and Methods (where applicable)<\/li>\n        <li>Results<\/li>\n        <li>Discussion<\/li>\n        <li>Conclusion<\/li>\n        <li>Acknowledgements (if applicable)<\/li>\n        <li>Funding Information (if applicable)<\/li>\n        <li>Conflict of Interest Statement<\/li>\n        <li>References<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Formatting Requirements\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <ul style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:2;\">\n        <li>Use a standard, readable font such as Times New Roman or Arial.<\/li>\n        <li>Use a font size of 12 pt for the main text.<\/li>\n        <li>Maintain 1.5 or double line spacing throughout the manuscript.<\/li>\n        <li>Number all pages consecutively.<\/li>\n        <li>Clearly label all tables, figures, and illustrations.<\/li>\n        <li>Use SI units and standard scientific terminology where appropriate.<\/li>\n        <li>Define abbreviations when they first appear in the manuscript.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        References\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        References should be complete, accurate, and formatted consistently throughout the manuscript.\n        Authors should ensure that all cited works are included in the reference list and that every\n        reference listed has been cited within the manuscript.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Tables and Figures\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Tables and figures should be clearly numbered in the order they are mentioned in the text.\n        Each table and figure should include an informative title or caption. Images should be of\n        sufficient quality to ensure clear reproduction in the published article.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Originality\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Manuscripts submitted to Actuel Marx should present original scholarly work. Authors are\n        responsible for ensuring that their submissions are free from plagiarism, duplicate publication,\n        and inappropriate reuse of previously published material.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Final Submission\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Before submitting a manuscript, authors should carefully review the document to ensure that all\n        required sections are included, formatting is consistent, references are complete, and the\n        manuscript complies with the journal&#8217;s submission requirements. Properly prepared manuscripts\n        contribute to a more efficient editorial assessment and peer-review process.\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"\n    max-width:1200px;\n    margin:40px auto;\n    padding:35px;\n    background:#FFFFFF;\n    border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius:10px;\n    font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\n    line-height:1.8;\n    color:#444;\n\">\n\n    <h2 style=\"\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-size:32px;\n        font-weight:700;\n        margin-top:0;\n        padding-bottom:12px;\n        border-bottom:3px solid #C0912D;\n    \">\n        Peer Review Process\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        <strong style=\"color:#102B66;\">Actuel Marx<\/strong> follows a rigorous peer-review process to \n        ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published research. The review \n        process is designed to provide an objective evaluation of submitted manuscripts and to maintain \n        high standards of scholarly publishing.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Initial Editorial Assessment\n    <\/h3>\n\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team to assess their \n        suitability for the journal&#8217;s scope, originality, research significance, and compliance with \n        submission requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet the basic quality and scope criteria may \n        be declined at this stage.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        External Peer Review\n    <\/h3>\n\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial assessment are sent for independent evaluation \n        by qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant research area. Reviewers assess the \n        manuscript based on originality, methodological quality, clarity of presentation, relevance, \n        and contribution to the field.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Review Decisions\n    <\/h3>\n\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Based on reviewer comments and recommendations, the editorial team makes the final decision \n        regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts. Authors may be requested to revise \n        their submissions to address reviewer suggestions and improve the overall quality of their work.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Commitment to Research Integrity\n    <\/h3>\n\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Actuel Marx is committed to ethical publishing practices, transparency, and maintaining the \n        highest standards of academic integrity. The peer-review process supports the publication of \n        reliable, valuable, and impactful research for the global academic community.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"\n    max-width:1200px;\n    margin:40px auto;\n    padding:35px;\n    background:#FFFFFF;\n    border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius:10px;\n    font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\n    line-height:1.8;\n    color:#444;\n\">\n\n    <h2 style=\"\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-size:32px;\n        font-weight:700;\n        margin-top:0;\n        padding-bottom:12px;\n        border-bottom:3px solid #C0912D;\n    \">\n        Ethics and Policies\n    <\/h2>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        <strong style=\"color:#102B66;\">Actuel Marx<\/strong> is committed to maintaining the highest\n        standards of publication ethics, research integrity, transparency, and scholarly excellence.\n        The journal follows a rigorous <strong>double-blind peer review<\/strong> process to ensure that\n        every manuscript is evaluated fairly, objectively, and solely on its academic merit.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Double-Blind Peer Review\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Actuel Marx operates a double-blind peer review system in which the identities of authors and\n        reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process. Authors do not know the identity\n        of the reviewers, and reviewers do not know the identity of the authors. This process helps\n        eliminate bias and ensures that editorial decisions are based solely on the quality,\n        originality, and significance of the submitted research.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Author Responsibilities\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Authors are expected to submit original, unpublished research that is not under consideration\n        by another journal. Manuscripts should accurately present research findings, appropriately\n        acknowledge all sources, and comply with accepted standards of research ethics.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <ul style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:2;\">\n        <li>Submit original and authentic research.<\/li>\n        <li>Provide accurate citations and acknowledgements.<\/li>\n        <li>Ensure all listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions.<\/li>\n        <li>Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.<\/li>\n        <li>Cooperate with the editorial process and respond to reviewer comments professionally.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Reviewer Responsibilities\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and confidentially.\n        Reviews should focus on scientific quality, originality, methodology, clarity, and relevance.\n        Reviewers must not disclose or use unpublished information obtained through the review process\n        for personal or professional advantage.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Editorial Responsibilities\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        The editorial team manages manuscripts with impartiality, confidentiality, and academic\n        integrity. Editorial decisions are based exclusively on the scholarly quality, originality,\n        relevance, and contribution of the submitted work, without discrimination based on nationality,\n        institutional affiliation, gender, or personal beliefs.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Confidentiality\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        All manuscripts and related correspondence are treated as confidential documents. Information\n        regarding submitted manuscripts is shared only with the authors, reviewers, editors, and\n        editorial staff directly involved in the publication process. The identities of authors and\n        reviewers remain confidential during the double-blind review process.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Publication Ethics\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data\n        falsification, image manipulation, or any other form of research misconduct. Manuscripts may\n        be evaluated for originality, and any ethical concerns identified during the editorial or\n        review process will be investigated in accordance with accepted scholarly publishing practices.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Conflict of Interest\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any financial, institutional, or personal\n        relationships that could influence the publication process. Where a conflict of interest exists,\n        appropriate measures will be taken to ensure an independent and unbiased editorial decision.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <h3 style=\"\n        color:#102B66;\n        font-family:Georgia,serif;\n        font-size:24px;\n        margin-top:30px;\n        border-left:5px solid #C0912D;\n        padding-left:12px;\n    \">\n        Commitment to Academic Integrity\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:17px;\">\n        Actuel Marx is dedicated to promoting ethical scholarly communication through transparent\n        editorial practices, independent peer review, confidentiality, and responsible research\n        publication. The journal continually strives to provide a trusted platform for the dissemination\n        of high-quality multidisciplinary research to the global academic community.\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writing and Formatting Authors are encouraged to prepare manuscripts in a clear, concise, and professional academic style. 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