1. General Information
Welcome to Great Lakes Press, an esteemed peer-reviewed academic journal
dedicated to natural and social sciences. We are committed to publishing high-quality research that advances knowledge in a specific field or discipline.
Scope
Submissions should align with the journal's scope, which includes but is not limited to the journals we publish.
Types of Articles
We accept various types of articles, including:
Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Case Studies
Short Communications
Letters to the Editor
2. Manuscript Preparation
Formatting Requirements
File Format: Submit your manuscript as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) file.
Font and Size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
Line Spacing: Double-spaced text, including references and footnotes.
Margins: Standard margins (1 inch or 2.54 cm).
Page Numbers: Include page numbers at the bottom center of each page.
Language: All submissions must be in English. Ensure proper grammar and spelling.
Structure
Your manuscript should include the following sections:
Title Page: Include the full title, all author names and affiliations, corresponding author details, and a running head.
Abstract: A concise summary of no more than 250 words, highlighting the main points of the study.
Keywords: Provide 3-6 keywords for indexing purposes.
Main Text: Organize the body into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections.
Figures and Tables: Place figures and tables within the text near their first mention. Ensure they are numbered sequentially and have descriptive captions.
References: Follow the APA.
3. Ethical Considerations
Authorship
All authors listed on the manuscript must have made substantial contributions to the work and agree to its submission.
Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest in a separate section titled "Conflict of Interest."
Ethical Approval
Studies involving human or animal subjects must have received approval from an appropriate ethics committee. Include a statement confirming this approval in the manuscript.
Plagiarism
All submissions will be screened for plagiarism. Ensure that your work is original and properly cites all sources.
4. Submission Process
Online Submission System
Submit your manuscript through our online submission system: [Link to Submission Portal].
Cover Letter
Include a cover letter that briefly explains the significance of your work and confirms that it has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.
Peer Review
Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers' identities are kept confidential, and authors’ identities are anonymized during the review.
5. Publication Fees
There may be article processing charges (APCs) for accepted manuscripts. Details about fees can be found on our website notice while we decide to collect the fees.
6. Contact Information
For any questions regarding the submission process or manuscript preparation, please contact us via email or phone calls on the website.