Manuscript Preparation
To publish in the journal (and to ensure acceptance of the research), the researcher(s) must meet the following requirements:
1- The number of search pages shall not exceed a maximum of (20) twenty pages, including the list of references, figures, tables and appendices. Except in exceptional circumstances estimated by the editorial board of the journal.
2- The words of the title of the search do not exceed twenty (20) words, including the main and secondary title, and are not less than five (5) five words, so that the title expresses the search and is not short until it is not understood or is not long until its meaning is lost.
3- The number of abstract words in Arabic shall not exceed 300 words, and in English languageshall not exceed 350 words as a maximum. Key words range from four (4 (one to seven) 7) – words.
4- An abstract in English shall be attached to the research presented in Arabic, provided that the translation conforms to the Arabic abstract, and for the research submitted in the English language, an abstract in Arabic shall be submitted with it in conformity with the English language summary (including the title of the paper and names of the authors and their Affiliation).
5- The research shall be submitted written in Arabic or English and printed using Microsoft Word, with one spaces and in (Simplified Arabic) font, size 14 for Arabic searches, and in Times New Roman, with one spaces, and size 12 for English searches on A4 paper and send it as an electronic copy (Word file) to the e-mail of the journal.
6- The main title of the search 16 (bold) in the middle, the names of the authors (14) Bold and their affiliation, their e-mail and their phones (12) unBold. And at the bottom of the abstract writes the name of the corresponded author to whom the correspondence is directed, along with the phone number, e-mail and the address of correspondence
7- Main headings 14 Bold on both sides of the paper from the right in Arabic and to the left in English. Subheadings 12 Bold on both sides of the paper, from the right in Arabic and on the left in English (no numbering). All text in the paper must be 14 normal in Arabic and 12 normal in English with the same font type showed previously, with 1 space between the lines.
8- Only the Harvard or American Psychological Association (APA) style should be used for writing or citing references (in a comprehensive manner consistent with the style used for all types of references). The number of references should be no less than 5 and no more than 30, with 80% being recent , for original research articles and 90% , for technical articles. For systematic review and meta-analysis articles, the number of references should be no less than 60 and the percentage of recent references 70% (except in special cases as determined by the journal's editorial board).
9- Taking into account how and the importance of using punctuation marks when writing, such as:
· The dot (.), The semicolon (;), the hyphen (:), the exclamation point (!), The question mark (?), The dash (-)
· Quotation marks (“ ”), regular parentheses ( ), square brackets [ ], and removed text (....) and the join sign (-).
10- Figures and tables are placed in the body of the research directly after referring to it in the text, and so on. Tables are arranged and placed appropriately with text centered inside table cells (with no shadow at any raw or column and text size not less than 10 or more than 12 (especially tables that need to change the page position to landscape) and the title is written above the table so that the journal editorial board can properly output the journal. And control of distances (especially the prescribed page margins).
11- Figures should ideally be created using Excel, titled (below each Figure only, not within it), numbered, and clearly display the data on the axes. The font size should be no less than 10 and no more than 12 (Figure 1): ....). All charts in the research should have a consistent format and organization.
12- Conclusions: The number of its words does not exceed 100 words in one paragraph.
13- Thanks and gratitude (optional): Thanks are given to everyone who has support in research or writing in terms of financial support, printing, and non-essential suggestions. The number of its words does not exceed 50 words.
14- Any attachments could be added: such as data or terms related to the article. But it does not change the meaning and value of the article. But the author sees it as a useful addition to the reader.
15- The Corresponded Author Must submitting a signed letter including a "No Conflict of Interest" declaration, to confirm the following:
a. The article has not been previously published and will not be republished after acceptance in the journal. The article, or any part thereof, may be published with the permission of the Editor-in-Chief.
b. The article does not infringe upon the rights of others.
c. Each individual named as an author of the article contributed their efforts in accordance with the scientific principles of copyright.
d. Upon acceptance of the research for publication, the researcher(s) sign a document transferring all intellectual property rights related to the research to the Libyan Journal of Food and Nutrition.
e. The name and signature on the above points should be included in a separate letter (No Conflict of Interest declaration form).
16- After fulfilling the above conditions (and ensuring compliance with the requirements), the research should be submitted through the Libyan Journal of Food and Nutrition website after registering on the site (registration box at the top left of the screen) using the researcher's email address and confirming registration via the email sent to you by the journal.
Note: Please review the file of detailed explanation of the terms and conditions (and ensure that your research meets the publication requirements before uploading it).
Prepared and reviewed by:
The Editorial Board of the Libyan Journal of Food and Nutrition
1/12/2025
