Structuring Your Manuscript to Meet Journal Requirements

The purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of your research are briefly laid out in the abstract. It should give readers a quick overview of your study at a glance. Typically, an abstract should be around 150-250 words and written in a structured format, including sections such as Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

The introduction establishes the context for your research by summarizing the study's goals, identifying the research problem, and giving background information. It should be written in a way that captures the reader's interest and establishes the significance of your research topic. Consider including subsections such as Background, Research Gap, and Objectives to organize your introduction effectively.

The research design, participants, data collection procedures, and statistical analysis methods employed in your study are all covered in the methods section. It should contain enough information to enable other researchers to conduct a similar study. Depending on the nature of your research, you may include subsections such as Study Design, Participants, Data Collection, and Statistical Analysis.

Give a coherent and well-organized presentation of your findings in the results section. Use tables, graphs, or charts to enhance the clarity of your data. Give a brief overview of the key findings, using the tables or figures for more specific details. Consider dividing this section into subsections based on your research questions or hypotheses.

You can analyze your findings, draw conclusions, and compare them to earlier research in the discussion section. Start by restating your research objectives and summarize your main findings. Discuss the implications and limitations and suggest future research directions. Consider including subsections such as Interpretation of Findings, Comparison with Previous Studies, and Limitations.

The key findings of your study and their implications are briefly outlined in the conclusion section. It should summarize the importance of your research once more and draw attention to any original contributions you have made. In this section, do not add any new information or references. Keep it brief and focused.