Please read these guidelines before you submit a chapter or paper. Manuscripts that do not follow them may be returned before review.
Before you submit
- Choose an open call for chapters, or make a general submission.
- Check that the work is original and fits the scope of the book.
- Download the chapter template.
Preparing the manuscript
- Length: [e.g. 4,000-8,000 words] including references.
- File: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx), using the chapter template.
- Title page: title, all authors with affiliations and email, corresponding author, ORCID iDs.
- Abstract: 150-300 words, with 4-6 keywords.
- Structure: Introduction, main sections, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, Conflict of interest, References.
- Figures: at least 300 dpi, numbered, cited in the text, with permission for any reused figure.
- Tables: editable (not images), numbered and cited in the text.
- References: [APA 7th edition / numbered IEEE / Vancouver] style; include DOIs where available.
Similarity and originality
Every manuscript is checked with [plagiarism-checking software]. The overall similarity index should not exceed [e.g. 15%], excluding references, with no more than [e.g. 2%] from a single source. See the Copyright & Plagiarism Policy.
How to submit
- Create a free account (optional, but it lets you track the status of your manuscript).
- Open Submit Chapter, fill in the form and attach the manuscript.
- You will receive an email with your reference number (SB-YYYY-00000).
After acceptance
- Send the signed copyright / licence form.
- Pay the publication charge, if applicable, after acceptance only.
- Check the proofs within the time given by the editorial office.