Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines for OTS Submissions
Before submitting a manuscript for conference publication by OTS, authors are encouraged to carefully review and adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth and efficient submission process.
Submission Process
- Original Work:
OTS accepts only original, unpublished research work for consideration. Plagiarism or any indication of previously published material will result in rejection. - Electronic Submission:
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the online submission and peer review system. Use the following URL to submit your manuscript: submit (accepted file format: .doc).
If you encounter technical difficulties during submission, please contact the editorial office at: editor@sseh.canadian-ots.ca.
Manuscript Preparation
- Corresponding Author:
One author should be designated as the corresponding author. Provide their full email address and mailing address for correspondence. - Manuscript Structure:
The manuscript should include the following essential sections: - Title: A concise and descriptive title.
- Abstract: A summary of the manuscript’s purpose, methods, results, and conclusion.
- Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords to facilitate indexing and search.
- Introduction: Background and objectives of the research.
- Methods: A detailed description of the research methods used.
- Results: Findings of the research.
- Discussion: Interpretation and implications of the results.
- Conclusion: Summarize key findings and recommendations.
- References: Cite all sources accurately and ensure they match references within the text.
- Language:
All manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English. - Citations and References:
Ensure all sources listed in the references are correctly and carefully cited within the manuscript text. - Originality:
Submissions must represent only the author’s original work and must be free of any plagiarism. Any issues regarding originality may result in rejection.
Peer Review and Publication
- Review Process:
Submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Based on the quality of the research, the editorial team will communicate the manuscript’s acceptance, modification requirements, or rejection. - Copyright and Fees:
Upon acceptance of the manuscript: - Authors are required to submit a signed copyright form.
- Payment of the applicable conference fee is mandatory for publication.
- Retention of Data:
After online publication, authors are responsible for retaining all data presented in the manuscript for future reference or claims.
For additional support or inquiries, contact the editorial office at: editor@sseh.canadian-ots.ca. We look forward to your valuable contributions to the OTS conference proceedings!