Submissions

Author Guidelines

1. Types of Submissions

• Original Research Articles (Maximum 20 pages)
• Review Articles (Maximum 20 pages)
• Case Studies (Maximum 20 pages)
• Short Communications (Maximum 15 pages)
• Book Reviews (Maximum 10 pages)

2. Manuscript Layout and Formatting

2.1  General Formatting

• Font Type: Times New Roman
• Journal Title: Font size:14, Line spacing: 1.15, Bold, Normal, Dark blue colour
• Author’s Name: Font size 12, Bold, Normal
• Author’s Affiliation: Font Size: 12, Normal, Line spacing: 1.15 pts
• Abstract Title: Font size 12; Uppercase, Indented to the left; Bold, Normal, Dark blue colour
• Abstract body: Font size, 11pt., normal, Line spacing 1.0 (Single)
• Key words: Title font size: 12; Keywords (body) font size 11pts
• Main Heading (Heading 1): Font size: 14 Pts, Bold, Dark blue colour
• Sub Heading (Heading 2): Font Size: 12, bold, Dark blue colour
• Main text (Body): Font size: 12 pt; Line Spacing: 1.15 pt
• Table Heading; Font Size: 12, bold
• Figure/Table Caption Font Size: 11pt.
• Page Margin: Right margin: 0.5'; All other margins: 1'
• Page numbers: Bottom right corner

2.2 Structure of Research Article
Author Information:

• Full name(s), institutional affiliation (s), ORCID (if available), email address
•  Provide the given name(s) and family name(s) of each author. The order of
  authors should match the order in the submission system. Carefully check that all
  names are accurately spelled.
• Add affiliation addresses, referring to where the work was carried out, below the
  author names. Indicate affiliations using a lower-case superscript letter
  immediately after the author's name and in front of the corresponding address.
  Ensure that you provide the full postal address of each affiliation, including the
  country name and, if available, the email address of each author.
• Corresponding author. Clearly indicate who will handle correspondence for your
  article at all stages of the refereeing and publication process and also post
  publication. This responsibility includes answering any future queries about your
  results, data, methodology and materials. It is important that the email address and
  contact details of your corresponding author are kept up to date during the
  submission and publication process.

Article Title:

• Article titles should be concise and informative (max 20 words). Please avoid
  abbreviations and formulae.
  Abstract: 150–250 words, structured with background, methods, results, conclusion.
•  Abstracts must be able to stand alone as abstracts are often presented
  separately from the article.
• Avoid references.
•  Avoid non-standard or uncommon abbreviations. If any are essential to
  include, ensure they are defined within your abstract at first mention.
  Keywords
• You are required to provide 4 to 6 keywords for indexing purposes. Please try to
  avoid keywords consisting of multiple words (using "and" or "of").
  Introduction (1 - 2 pages)
• Place the study within the broader field or real-world setting.
• Explain relevant historical, theoretical, or practical context.
• provides more detailed information about the context of the research problem
• Gives a brief overview of what is already known about the topic.
  Problem statement (1/2 – 1 and 1/2 pages)
• Clearly articulate what the problem is.
•  Show how the problem relates to existing research or practice.
• Mention relevant statistics, trends, or evidence to illustrate the issue.
• Explain why the problem matters.
• Describe the consequences of not addressing it.
• Highlight the theoretical, practical, or societal implications.
• Discuss what is missing in the current literature or practice.
• Justify the need for new insights, data, or perspectives.
• State how the study intends to address the problem.
• Connect the problem directly to the research question(s) or objective(s).
• Research Question / Objective (Maximum 5 specific questions/objectives):
• The research question(s) or objective(s) must meet the following:
• The research question/objective avoids broad, vague, or overly general terms.
• Indicates exactly what the study seeks to investigate.
• Research question/objective follows logically from the background, rationale, and
  knowledge gaps presented earlier.
• Clear link between the problem identified and the question being asked.
• Question/objective is realistic, achievable within the study’s methodology, timeframe,
  and resources.States specific variables, relationships, or phenomena to be examined.
  1. Literature review (2-3 pages)

• Include theoretical and/or conceptual framework.
• Utilize reputable databases such as PubMed, Scopus, or Web of Science, Elsevier,
  Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, SAGE, Emerald, etc.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the methodologies used in the studies
  reviewed.
• Highlight recurring themes, findings, and any inconsistencies across studies.
• Synthesize findings from various studies to provide a cohesive understanding of
  the topic.
  Methodology (1 - 1 and ½ page)
• Research Approach
• Research Design
• Target population and sampling procedure
• Data Collection Instruments
• Data analysis methods
  Results (3-5 pages)
• Present findings objectively, clearly, and concisely.
• Use tables and figures only when necessary and avoid duplication with text.
• eport statistical significance, effect sizes, and confidence intervals (if
  applicable).
• Avoid interpretation or speculation (reserved for the Discussion section).
• Maintain logical order (aligned with research objectives or hypotheses).
  Discussion (2-3 pages)
• Interpret results in light of existing literature and theory.
• Explain what the results mean in relation to the research question or hypotheses.
• Focus on patterns, relationships, and trends observed in the results.
• Highlight novel contributions, unexpected findings, and theoretical/practical
  relevance.
• Relate your findings to existing studies, theories, and models.
• Highlight agreements, contradictions, or extensions of prior research.
• Avoid restating results. Focus on meaning, implications, and context.
• Acknowledge strengths and weaknesses of the study.
•  Ensure claims are supported by evidence (not overstated).
  Conclusion (1/2 – 1 page)
• Provide a concise summary of key findings without repeating the Discussion.
• Address the research question or hypothesis directly.
• Emphasize original contribution and main takeaways.
• Avoid introducing new data or references.
  Recommendations (1/2 – 1 page)
• Derived logically from findings and conclusions.
• Should be practical, evidence-based, and relevant to policy, practice, or further
  study.
• Avoid overly general or speculative suggestions.
    Limitation of the study and Implication for further research (1/2 page)
• Clearly identify methodological, contextual, or theoretical limitations.
• Avoid undermining the study but acknowledge constraints transparently.
• Suggest specific, actionable areas for future research.
• Distinguish between what this study could not address and what future work
  should explore.
  Acknowledgements (Optional)
• Recognize individuals, institutions, or organizations that provided non-financial
  support (e.g., technical help, editorial assistance, access to data).
• Keep it concise and professional.
• Exclude financial support here (placed in Funding Statement).
  Declaration of Competing interest (Mandatory)
• State explicitly whether conflicts of interest exist or not.
• Cover financial, personal, academic, or institutional conflicts.
• Use standardized statements (e.g., “The authors declare no conflict of interest”).
  Funding Statement (if applicable)
• Acknowledge funding bodies, grant numbers, and roles in the research.
• If the work is funded, use: “This work was financially supported by [The name
  of the organization]”
• Declare if no funding was received.
• If no funding was received, use the following statement: “This research did not
  receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or
  not-for-profit sectors.”
  References (2-3 pages)
• Use American Psychological Association (APA) for citation and referencing
  style.
• Include complete, accurate, and current sources (not older that ten years).
• Cite primary sources (avoid excessive secondary citations).
• Ensure all in-text citations match reference list entries.
• Use DOIs and permanent links where available.
•   Avoid predatory or unreliable sources.

Generative AI and figures, images and other artwork

Please read our policy on the use of generative AI and AI-assisted tools in figures, images and artwork, which can be found in Elsevier’s GenAI Policies for Journals. This policy states:

• AI tools may be used to support the creation of explanatory images (such as flow charts, conceptual diagrams, or schematic illustrations)
• AI tools may be used to create data visualizations (such as plots, charts, graphs, or heatmaps) when the output is directly derived from underlying data using reproducible analytical, computational, or statistical methods.
• AI tools must not be used to create or alter images that represent primary observed or experimental data (such as western blots, microscopy images, histology images, or patient images) that were not directly obtained in the research. This includes adjustments to brightness, contrast, or color balance, which should only be done using established image processing software.
• This policy does not prevent the use of AI tools in formal research design or research methods (such as in AI-assisted imaging approaches used for collection and/or interpretation of the underlying research data or predictive modelling of clinical outcomes based on patient data)

Use of Turnitin for Originality and AI Detection

All written submissions are checked using Turnitin to assess the originality of the work, identify potential source overlap and inappropriate text similarity, and detect AI-generated text where applicable. This process supports academic integrity and helps ensure that submitted work appropriately acknowledges and distinguishes the contributions of other sources.

Tables and Figures

• Place tables and figures within the text, near where they are first mentioned.
• Each should have a numbered caption (e.g., Table 1: Summary of Results).
• Ensure high-quality resolution (minimum 300 dpi for images).
• Submit figures in separate files if needed (.jpg, .png, .tif).

Submission Process
Submit manuscripts via our online submission system at:
https://journal.ftveti.edu.et/index.php/journal.
Include a cover letter with a brief summary of the work, its significance, and
confirmation that it is not under consideration elsewhere.
Review and Publication Process

• Initial editorial screening (1–2 weeks)
• Double-blind peer review (typically 4–6 weeks)
• Revisions and resubmission (if required)
• Final decision by editorial board
  Accepted papers are copyedited and published online first, then in the next issue

Ethical Considerations
Authors must follow ethical guidelines for research and publication.
Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publication are strictly prohibited.
Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
Research involving human subjects must include evidence of ethical clearance/IRB
approval.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright and license the journal to publish the article.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
This journal does not charge any submission or publication fees.
Contact Information
For any inquiries or technical issues during submission, contact:
Editorial Office
Website: https://journal.ftveti.edu.et/index.php/journal.