Manuscript Format
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word document.
The manuscript should be double-spaced throughout, including any footnotes and references.
Margins should be one inch on all sides.
All pages should be numbered consecutively.
The manuscript should be formatted in Arial or Times New Roman font, 12 pt.
Headings and Subheadings
Headings and subheadings should be used to organize the manuscript and break up the text.
Headings should be bold and centered, while subheadings should be bold and left-aligned.
Headings and subheadings should be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals.
Abstract
The manuscript should include an abstract of no more than 250 words.
The abstract should provide a concise overview of the manuscript's content, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
References
All sources cited in the manuscript should be included in the References section.
References should be formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition.
Citations in the text should be parenthetical and include the author's last name and the year of publication.
For example: (Smith, 1999).
Additional Submission Guidelines
The manuscript should be accompanied by a cover letter that includes the following information:
The author's name and contact information
The title of the manuscript
A brief summary of the manuscript
A statement indicating that the manuscript has not been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere
Any funding sources or acknowledgments
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Continuum Publishing are subject to a rigorous peer review process.
The peer review process involves sending the manuscript to external experts in the field for evaluation.
Peer reviewers assess the manuscript on a number of criteria, including:
The originality and significance of the research
The scientific rigor of the methods used
The clarity and organization of the writing
Based on the feedback from the peer reviewers, the editor will make a decision on whether to accept the manuscript for publication.