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Guidelines for authors

Guidelines for authors

The UniVlora Scientific Journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research across multiple disciplines. Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished work in accordance with the following guidelines.

Manuscript Types

The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

  • Original Research Articles – full reports of significant research findings.
  • Review Articles – comprehensive, critical overviews of specific topics.
  • Short Communications / Notes – brief reports of new findings or methodologies.
  • Case Studies (for Health, Law, or Education Sections) – illustrative examples with clear learning points.
  • Theoretical or Conceptual Papers – analysis or proposals advancing theory or frameworks.
Language
  • Manuscripts must be submitted in English.
  • Authors are responsible for clarity, grammar, and proper terminology. Non-native English submissions should ideally be reviewed for language quality before submission.
Manuscript Structure

Authors should follow a clear and consistent structure:

  • Original Research Articles:
    • Title
    • Author(s) and affiliation(s)
    • Abstract (150–250 words) – including aim, methods, results, conclusion
    • Keywords (3–6 terms)
    • Introduction
    • Methods / Materials and Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Acknowledgments (if applicable)
    • References
  • Review Articles / Theoretical Papers:
    • Title, Author(s), Abstract, Keywords
    • Introduction
    • Main body organized by thematic headings
    • Conclusion / Future Directions
    • References
  • Formatting Guidelines:
    • Manuscript length: 5–12 pages (original research), 10–20 pages (review)
    • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced
    • Margins: 2.5 cm all around
    • Figures and Tables: embedded in the text, numbered consecutively
    • References: APA 7th edition or Vancouver style (depending on section; check section-specific requirements)
Ethical Considerations
  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All studies involving human participants or animals must adhere to ethical standards and include approval from relevant ethics committees.
  • Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and acknowledge funding sources.
  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited; similarity reports may be requested.
Submission Process
  • Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission portal or via email as a Word document.
  • Each submission must include:
    • Title page (with author details and affiliations)
    • Main manuscript
    • Figures / Tables in editable format
    • Ethical approval documentation (if applicable)
  • Authors will receive a confirmation of receipt.
Peer Review
  • All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by experts in the field.
  • Review criteria include originality, scientific quality, clarity, methodology, significance, and ethical compliance.
  • Authors may be requested to revise and resubmit based on reviewers’ feedback.
References
  • References should be accurate and complete.
  • Use APA 7th edition or Vancouver style.
  • Examples:
    • APA: Smith, J. (2022). Title of the article. Journal Name, 10(2), 45–60.
Copyright and Licensing
  • Authors retain copyright in their work and grant the UniVlora Scientific Journal a non-exclusive right of first publication. All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
  • The journal operates under open-access principles, allowing free distribution while requiring proper citation.
Contact Information

For submissions or inquiries:
📧 Email: botimeuv@univlora.edu.al
🌐 Website: https://uvjournals.univlora.edu.al

AUTHOR CHECKLIST

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure:

  • Manuscript is original and not submitted elsewhere.
  • Manuscript follows the journal’s formatting guidelines (font, spacing, margins, headings).
  • Abstract is 150–250 words and includes aim, methods, results, conclusion.
  • 3–6 keywords are provided.
  • Figures and tables are numbered consecutively and properly cited in the text.
  • All references follow APA 7th edition or Vancouver style (Social Sciences, Education, Law).
  • Ethical approval is provided for studies involving humans/animals.
  • Conflicts of interest and funding sources are disclosed.
  • All authors’ names and affiliations are listed on the title page.
  • Manuscript is double-checked for language and clarity (English).
SUBMISSION TEMPLATE (Word / LaTeX Ready)
  • Title Page
    • Manuscript title
    • Author(s) full name(s)
    • Institutional affiliation(s)
    • Corresponding author email
    • ORCID ID (if available)
    • Short running title (max 50 characters)
  • Abstract (150–250 words)
    • Background / Aim
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusion
  • Keywords (3–6)
  • Main Text
    • Introduction
    • Methods / Materials and Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  • References
    • APA 7th edition or Vancouver style
  • Figures / Tables
    • Embedded in the manuscript OR submitted as separate editable files (Word, Excel, or high-resolution image files).
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
  • Submit Word or LaTeX files via the journal’s online portal or email.
  • Include all supplementary files, e.g., tables, figures, ethical approvals.
  • Ensure double-blind peer review compliance (remove author identifiers from the main text).