Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering NATURALISTA CAMPANO as a platform to publish your research. Please carefully review the following guidelines before submitting your manuscript:

  1. Scope: NATURALISTA CAMPANO publishes original research articles, theoretical insights, empirical studies, methodological advancements, and case analyses in the fields of natural sciences, ecology, environmental studies, biodiversity, and related interdisciplinary areas.

  2. Originality: Submissions must represent original work that has not been previously published (except in abstract or academic thesis form) and is not under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

  3. Manuscript Preparation:

    • Manuscripts should be prepared in English and submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) format.
    • Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced.
    • Include a title page with the title of the manuscript, author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and contact information.
    • Provide an abstract (maximum 250 words) summarizing the main objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.
    • Keywords: Include 5-7 keywords or phrases that accurately describe the content of the manuscript.
    • Follow the IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) for research articles.

  4. References:

    • Follow the APA (American Psychological Association) style for referencing.
    • Ensure all references cited in the manuscript are listed in the reference list and vice versa.

  5. Figures and Tables:

    • Figures and tables should be included within the manuscript and properly numbered and labeled.
    • Provide clear and concise captions for all figures and tables.

  6. Authorship:

    • Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.
    • All listed authors must have approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

  7. Submission Process:

    • Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via email to editor@museonaturalistico.it.
    • Include "Submission: [Manuscript Title]" in the subject line of the email.
    • Authors may be required to provide supplementary materials (e.g., data sets, images) upon request.

  8. Review Process:

    • NATURALISTA CAMPANO utilizes a double-blind peer review process.
    • Authors can expect constructive feedback and comments from reviewers to improve the quality of their manuscripts.

  9. Publication Ethics:

    • Authors are expected to adhere to high ethical standards in research and publication.
    • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest and obtain necessary permissions for previously published material.

  10. Copyright:

  • Authors retain copyright of their published work, but grant NATURALISTA CAMPANO the right to publish and distribute the manuscript.
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We appreciate your interest in contributing to NATURALISTA CAMPANO and look forward to receiving your submission.