GUIDE FOR AUTHORS

Guide for Authors

Open Access

Manuscripts are considered for publication only with the understanding that they are not under concurrent consideration by another journal and have not been published elsewhere. All submissions undergo peer review to assess scientific merit. Accepted manuscripts become the property of CBRTS-JHSS. The journal is published four times a year (quarterly).

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Submissions must be made by a designated corresponding author, with full approval of all co-authors.
  • All authors must provide email addresses and ORCID identifiers.
  • Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online system.

2. Manuscript Preparation (Formatting)

  • Prepare manuscripts in Microsoft Word.
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt (English); Simplified Arabic (Arabic).
  • Spacing: single-spaced throughout (including tables, references, and figure legends).
  • Paper size: A4.
  • Margins: 3 cm (left) and 2.5 cm (other sides).
  • Use one-line space between headings and sections.

3. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

  • Title Page
  • Abstract & Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results and Discussion
  • Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  • References

4. Title Page

  • Include the full title of the article.
  • List all authors’ names (no degrees/titles).
  • Provide affiliations and correspondence addresses.
  • Include the corresponding author’s email.
  • Capitalize the first letter of each name and main words in the title.
  • Center the title, author names, and affiliations.

5. Abstract & Keywords

  • Abstract length: 150–250 words, single paragraph.
  • Provide 3–5 keywords (English) not included in the title.
  • An Arabic abstract is required for English manuscripts and should follow the English abstract.

6. Introduction

Briefly present the background using updated literature and clearly state the aim of the study.

7. Materials and Methods

  • Provide sufficient detail to allow reproduction of the work.
  • Cite references for techniques and methods used.
  • Animal studies must comply with institutional and/or equivalent ethical guidelines.
  • Use metric and international standard units.
  • Specify software used for statistical analysis and define statistical terms and abbreviations.

8. Results and Discussion

  • Present results clearly and explain their significance.
  • Tables and figures must be self-explanatory and numbered in order of appearance.
  • Do not repeat table data in figures or in the text.
  • Discussion should critically interpret results using relevant, updated references.
  • End with brief conclusions. (For Short Communications, Results & Discussion may be combined.)

9. Acknowledgements

Acknowledge sponsors, funding agencies, major facilities, and individuals who contributed substantially but do not meet authorship criteria.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

Please ensure that your submission complies with the journal’s scope and ethical standards. All manuscripts will be screened and assessed according to the CBRTS-JHSS editorial and peer-review policies.

TYPES OF PAPERS

  • Original article: Standard research papers of 4000–10000 words (including tables, figures and references).
  • Review article: Must not exceed 14000 words (including tables, figures and references) and should provide a novel viewpoint and critical evaluations on topics of interest to CBRTS-JHSS readers.
  • Rapid Communications: Accelerated publication of significant new results in the Humanities & Social Sciences of 1000–3000 words.
  • Letters to the Editor: Short papers discussing, clarifying and/or responding to previously published articles in CBRTS-JHSS.

Note: Word counts include tables, figures, and references unless otherwise stated in a specific call for papers or special issue announcement.

References

References must follow the CBRTS-JHSS system. Journal titles should not be abbreviated and should be written in italics, followed by Volume number, Issue number in brackets, and page range.

Reference Examples

Journal Article:
Seo, K. I., Choi, M. S., Jung, U. J., Kim, H. J., Yeo, J., Jeon, S. M., & Lee, M. K. (2008). Effect of curcumin supplementation on blood glucose, plasma insulin, and glucose homeostasis related enzyme activities in diabetic db/db mice. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 52(9), 995–1004.

Book:
Sturkie, P. D. (1965). Avian Physiology (2nd ed.). London, pp. 22–35.

Ph.D. Thesis:
Stephenson, M. J. (1986). The productivity of medieval sheep on the great estates 1100–1500 (Doctoral dissertation, University of Cambridge), p. 320.

Journal Article on the Internet:
Polgreen, P. M., Diekema, D. J., & Vandeberg, J. L. (2006). Risk factors for groin wound infection after femoral artery catheterization: a case-control study. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol [Internet], 27(1), 34–37.

Internet Webpage:
American Medical Association. (1995–2007). AMA: helping doctors help patients [Internet]. Chicago.

Chapter in Book:
Mossa, J. S. (1987). Medical plants of Saudi Arabia. King Saud University Libraries, Riyadh, pp. 244.

Anonymous Author:
Anonymous. (1994). 9th revisited. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.

Abstract:
Harchran, S. (1965). Pachymerus chinesis, its biology, and extent of damage to grain. Plant Protection Bulletin, 16, 23–28 (Abstract).