Author Guidelines for Book Chapters

1. General Information

Authors submitting book chapters to OpenCognovate should adhere to the following guidelines to ensure consistency, clarity, and academic rigor. All submissions will undergo a peer review process before acceptance.

2. Authors and Affiliations

• Authors: Full names of all contributing authors must be provided.

• Affiliations: Include the institution, department, city, and country for each author.

• Corresponding Author: Clearly indicate the corresponding author along with their email address.

Example:

John A. Smith¹, Maria B. Johnson²*
¹ Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford, UK
² School of Medicine, Harvard University, USA
*Corresponding Author: john.smith@oxford.edu

3. Chapter Structure and Formatting

Each chapter should be structured as follows:

3.1 Title Page

• Title of the chapter (Concise and Reflective of Content)

• List of Authors and Affiliations

• Corresponding Author Contact Details

3.2 Abstract (150-250 words)

A brief summary of the chapter, including the research problem, methodology (if applicable), and key findings.

3.3 Keywords (4-6 words)

Provide keywords that represent the main topics of the chapter.

3.4 Introduction

• Background of the topic

• Research significance or practical relevance

• Overview of chapter structure

3.5 Main Body

The main body should be logically structured using headings and subheadings. Some common sections include:

• Literature Review (If applicable)

• Methodology (For empirical or experimental chapters)

• Findings and Discussion (For research-based chapters)

• Case Studies or Practical Examples (If applicable)

3.6 Conclusion and Future Perspectives

• Summary of key points

• Limitations (if any)

• Future research directions or practical implications

3.7 References (APA 7th Edition)

All sources must be cited using APA 7th edition style.

Example:
Book Citation:
Smith, J. A. (2020). Advances in Artificial Intelligence. Cambridge University Press.

Journal Article Citation:
Johnson, M. B., & Lee, T. (2021). The impact of machine learning in healthcare. Journal of Medical Informatics, 45(3), 123-135. https://doi.org/xxxx

Conference Paper Citation:
Doe, J., & Brown, K. (2019). AI applications in medical imaging. In Proceedings of the International Conference on AI in Medicine (pp. 56-67). Springer.




3.8 Figures and Tables

• Figures should be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) and in JPEG or PNG format.

• Tables should be numbered (e.g., Table 1, Table 2) and include a title and caption explaining their content.

3.9 Appendices (If Required)

Any supplementary material that supports the chapter but is not included in the main text.

4. Word Count and Page Limit

• Minimum: 4,000 words

• Maximum: 8,000 words

• Page Limit: 10–15 pages (including references, tables, and figures)

5. Submission Format

• File Type: Microsoft Word (.docx)

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

• Line Spacing: 1.5

• Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

• Alignment: Justified

6. Plagiarism and Ethics

• All submissions must be original and not published elsewhere.

• Plagiarism should be below 10%, excluding references.

• Proper ethical standards must be followed in case of human or animal research.