INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

The journal Transdisciplinary Insights in Life Sciences invites the submission of original manuscripts for publication. It is recommended that authors familiarize themselves with the "Guide for Authors" prior to submitting their work. Comprehensive instructions for manuscript preparation and submission are outlined below.

General Submission Conditions

• The research must be submitted exclusively to this journal and not under review elsewhere.
• The manuscript must be original and not replicate previously published work, including self-plagiarism.
• In the cover letter, specify if the submission is a Research Paper or a Review Article.
• For studies involving animals or humans, ethical approval must be clearly indicated in the Materials and Methods section.

Manuscript Categories

• Research Articles: Original findings in life sciences.
• Review Articles: Comprehensive overviews of current topics.
• Short Communications: Preliminary or important findings.
• Commentaries: Opinions on emerging issues and trends.
• Editorials: Invited expert commentary.
• Letters to the Editor: Feedback on published articles.

Manuscript Preparation

• Use Microsoft Word with Times New Roman, size 11, 1.15 spacing, A4 layout.
• Sections: Title page (12–20 words title, author details), Abstract (max 250 words), Keywords (4–6), Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion (or combined), Conclusion, Acknowledgments, References, Figures, Tables.
• Include corresponding author's postal address, phone, and email.

If you would prepare to work from a template, we provide a Word Template for your convenience 📄 Word template

Figures

• Include in-text or upload separately as JPEG/TIFF (300 dpi).
• Label and reference all figures in-text using Arabic numerals (e.g., Fig. 1).

Tables

• Number consecutively using Arabic numerals.
• Each on a separate page with title above and footnotes below.
• No vertical rules; avoid repeating results already discussed in text.

Submission Process

Submit manuscripts via our online system at https://panainool.com. The process includes entering author details, uploading files, abstract, and keywords.

Ethical Guidelines

For animal and human studies, authors must confirm ethical compliance in the manuscript. Research involving rare or endangered species may be rejected if not justified.

Policy Against Plagiarism

Plagiarism and self-plagiarism are strictly prohibited. Authors must affirm the originality of their work. If discovered, the journal reserves the right to investigate and inform the author's institution.

Conflict of Interest

All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission.

Optional Information

Authors may include funding acknowledgments and contributions on the title page.

In-text Citations: According to Shavers (2007) delineates the constraints associated with investigating health disparities through the lens of socioeconomic status, which include challenges in data collection and the complexities of categorizing women, children, and employment status.

• For one author: (Abrams, 2018)
• For two authors: (Wegener & Petty, 1994)
• For more than two authors: (Harris et al., 2018)
• For an organization: (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2019)

Reference List Format

The reference section should be arranged alphabetically. Below are format examples using APA 7th Edition style:

• Journal Article
  Ashing‐Giwa, K. T., Padilla, G., Tejero, J., Kraemer, J., Wright, K., Coscarelli, A., Clayton, S., Williams, I., & Hills, D. (2004). Understanding the breast cancer experience of women: A qualitative study of African American, Asian American, Latina and Caucasian cancer survivors. Psycho‐Oncology, 13(6), 408–428. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.750
• Online News/Magazine Article
  Rogers, O. (2021, July 9). Why naming race is necessary to undo racism. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/who-am-i-who-are-we/202107/why-naming-race-is-necessary-undo-racism
• Book
  Schmidt, N. A., & Brown, J. M. (2017). Evidence-based practice for nurses: Appraisal and application of research (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.
• Book Chapter with Editor(s)
  McCormack, B., McCance, T., & Maben, J. (2013). Outcome evaluation in the development of person-centred practice. In B. McCormack, K. Manley, & A. Titchen (Eds.), Practice development in nursing and healthcare (pp. 190–211). John Wiley & Sons.
• Web Page
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Preventing HPV-associated cancers. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/basic_info/prevention.htm/
• Online Report
  Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. (2017, January). Key indicators of health by service planning area. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ha/
• Dissertation or Thesis
  Valentin, E. R. (2019, Summer). Narcissism predicted by Snapchat selfie sharing, filter usage, and editing [Master's thesis, California State University Dominguez Hills]. CSU ScholarWorks. https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/3197xm925?locale=en

Editorial Policy

Transdisciplinary Insights in Life Sciences uses a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers are selected based on subject matter expertise. The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board evaluate submissions, and at least two independent reviewers assess each manuscript’s scientific merit.

Publication Fees

No submission or publication charges. All accepted articles are published as open access, freely available to readers worldwide.

Author Withdrawal Policy

Authors may withdraw a manuscript within 48 hours of submission. Manuscripts cannot be withdrawn after acceptance for publication.

Proofreading / Galley Proofs

Galley proofs will be sent to the corresponding author, who must return corrections within 72 hours. Authors are responsible for the final content.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright. A signed copyright form will be required upon acceptance. This form will be attached to the acceptance email.