Journal Manuscript Formatting Instructions - Submission Template

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Journal manuscript formatting instructions for submissions to the Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University, covering all required front-matter and overall document layout. The template specifies manuscript type selection, scientific category selection, author and corresponding-author details, peer-review and fast-track fields, and a complete publication date workflow. It defines acceptable language use, mandatory dual-language elements for title/abstract/keywords and references, strict A4 page setup, column structure, header rules, and an ordered paper structure from title through references.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPaper Templates

FormatDOCX

Pages12

Reading Time4 min

AccessFree to download

Manuscript Preparation Requirements

Manuscript Review Process and Status Fields

General Requirements (Language and Submission)

Paper Format

Page Setup and Layout

Title Styling and Column Settings

Header Formatting (Page 2 onward)

Heading and Document Structure

Heading Structure Levels

Required Paper Sections

HYPERLINK "DOI: https://doi.org/10.35741/issn.0258-2724. XX.Y "DOI: https://doi.org/10.35741/issn.0258-2724. XX.Y Manuscript Type: Please select the appropriate type (e.g., Research Article, Review, Short Communication) as per the Author Guidelines. Scientific Category: Please choose the most relevant field of scientific research from the official journal category list. Insert the Full Title of the Article (Times New Roman, 16pt, bold, centered) First Author1* , Second Author1, 2 , Third Author3 *First Author: Affiliation 1, City, Country (email@example.com) ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0000-0000-0000Second Author: Affiliation 2, City, Country (email@example.com) ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0000-0000-0000Third Author: Affiliation 3, City, Country (email@example.com) ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0000-0000-0000 *Corresponding Author: HYPERLINK "email@example.com" email@example.com Manuscript Review Process: Fast Track Status: Number of Reviewer Reports (First Round): reports Number of Revision Rounds: rounds Date of Final Revised Submission: Received: January 2, 2025 | Reviewed: January 30, 2025 | Accepted: February 20, 2025 | Published: April 30, 2025 1. Introduction This document provides formatting instructions for manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University. The full template and detailed submission guidelines are available on the journal’s official website.The Introduction should be comprehensible to a multidisciplinary audience and avoid excessive use of unexplained technical terms. The recommended length is between 1.5 and 2 pages. 1.1 General Requirements Manuscripts must be prepared in either English or Chinese. The title, author information, abstract, keywords, and references must be provided in both English and Chinese. Translation of references into Chinese, where necessary, will be managed by the editorial office. Submissions must be made exclusively through the journal’s official online submission system. Authors are required to register on the journal’s website before submitting their manuscripts. All manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer review to ensure impartiality and academic rigor. 1.2 Paper Format Length: 4000–9000 words, including figures, tables, and references. File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). Page Setup: A4 size (21 cm × 29.7 cm); margins: left 2.5 cm, top/bottom/right 2 cm. Title and abstract: one column. Main text: two columns, Times New Roman 11 pt, justified, single line spacing, 5 mm indentation between paragraphs, 1 cm space between columns. Title: Bold, Times New Roman 16 pt, centered, first letter capitalized, should not exceed 15 words. No page numbers, no footnotes in the text. Header Formatting Instructions: On all pages (except the first page), the header should be formatted as follows: Left side: First Author et al. Center: Title of the Article Right side: Vol. 60, No. х, х, 2025 Formatting details: Font: Times New Roman, 9-10 pt, regular. Alignment: Left, Center, Right respectively. No header on the first (title) page. No footer or page number inserted manually (pages will be numbered during final journal processing). Example header on page 2 and subsequent pages: If there is only one author, write: First Author.If there are two authors, write: First Author and Second Author. If there are three or more authors, write: First Author et al. 1.3 Heading Structure Level 1 Heading: (e.g., 1. Introduction) Bold, Times New Roman 14 pt, left-aligned, numbered with Arabic numerals followed by a period. Level 2 Heading: (e.g., 2.1 General Requirements) Bold, Times New Roman 12 pt, left-aligned, Arabic numerals with a second-level number (e.g., 2.1., 2.2.). Level 3 Heading: Italicized, Times New Roman 12 pt, left-aligned, Arabic numerals with a closing parenthesis (e.g., 2.2.1). Level 4 Heading (if needed): Italicized, Times New Roman 12 pt, left-aligned, 5 mm indentation, small case letter followed by a closing parenthesis (e.g., (a)). L

FAQs

What manuscript languages are allowed, and what dual-language items are required?

Manuscripts must be prepared in English or Chinese. Title, author information, abstract, keywords, and references must be provided in both English and Chinese, with Chinese reference translation handled by the editorial office when needed.

What are the required page and layout settings for the manuscript?

Use A4 with specified margins (left 2.5 cm, top/bottom/right 2 cm). Title and abstract use one column, while the main text uses two columns with Times New Roman 11 pt, justified text, single line spacing, 5 mm paragraph indentation, and 1 cm spacing between columns.

How should headings and the overall paper structure be organized?

Use clearly defined levels: level-1 headings are numbered Arabic numerals with a period; level-2 uses a second-level number format like 2.1.; deeper levels follow the described italic formats. The manuscript must include Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Research Aim, Research Methodology/Methods/Materials, Results, Discussion, Conclusions and Suggestions for Practical Use, Acknowledgments (if applicable), and References.

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