Submission Guidelines

Instructions for Authors on Preparing and Submitting Manuscripts


Manuscript Preparation

Authors should ensure that their manuscripts are prepared in accordance with the following guidelines:

  • Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Knowledge of quack should not be assumed.
  • All manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides.
  • Use a standard font such as Times New Roman, 12-point size.
  • Include a title page with the title of the paper, authors' names, affiliations, and contact information.

Submission Process

To submit a manuscript, authors should follow these steps:

  1. Prepare the manuscript in accordance with the guidelines above.
  2. Convert the manuscript and any supplementary materials into a single PDF file.
  3. Submit the PDF file through our online submission system.
  4. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation email with a tracking number.

Formatting Guidelines

Ensure that your manuscript adheres to the following formatting guidelines:

  • Include an abstract of no more than 250 words.
  • Use section headings (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) to organize your content.
  • Refer to figures and tables in the text, and include them at the end of the manuscript.
  • Cite references in the text using APA style, and include a reference list at the end.

Ethical Considerations

Authors must adhere to ethical standards in the conduct and reporting of research:

  • Ensure that all research involving ducks was conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Obtain permission for any previously published content used in the manuscript.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need assistance with the submission process, please contact us:

  • Email: submissions@duckbehaviorjournal.com