AuthorGuidelines

Before submitting a manuscript to N-RELIVE (Journal of Natural Resources, Environment, and Sustainable Livelihood), authors must carefully read and follow the guidelines below:

A. General Requirements

  1. Language
    Manuscripts must be written in English with clear, concise, and grammatically correct language.

  2. Length of Manuscript
    The manuscript should be 6 to 12 pages in length. Manuscripts exceeding 12 pages may be considered based on editorial review and content justification.

  3. Reference Management
    Authors are required to use a reference management tool such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote and adopt the APA 7th edition citation style.

  4. Template and Declarations
    Manuscripts must follow the official N-RELIVE manuscript template. Authors must also submit a signed Author Declaration Form as a supplementary file.

  5. Map Usage (If Applicable)
    If your manuscript includes maps, please refer to the [Map Submission Guidelines] to ensure proper formatting and attribution.

  6. Scientific Merit
    Submissions must:

    • Provide a valuable contribution to knowledge in the fields of natural resources, environment, and sustainable livelihood.

    • Use sound methodology, clearly described to ensure reproducibility.

    • Present data-supported conclusions.

    • Be well-structured, logically written, and easy to understand.

B. Structure of the Manuscript

Manuscripts are suggested to follow this structure:

  1. Title

    • Maximum 10 words

    • Avoid acronyms or abbreviations

  2. Abstract

    • 150–250 words

    • No citations

    • Must include: Objective, research design, methodology, key results, and conclusion

  3. Keywords

    • 3 to 6 keywords, alphabetically ordered

  4. Main Body Sections

    • Introduction

    • Materials and Methods

    • Results

    • Discussion

    • Acknowledgements (optional)

    • Conclusion

  5. References

    • Use only original sources; avoid citing from secondary sources ("citation in citation").

    • Preferably cite reputable international peer-reviewed journals with DOIs.

    • Avoid referencing local-language sources unless absolutely necessary.

    • References must be traceable online; private collections are not accepted.

    • Use references published within the last 10 years (older references are allowed only if justified and limited to 10% of the total).

    • Include at least 15 references, with 80% from journal articles.

    • Format references using APA 7th edition.

  6. Formatting

    • Manuscript must be typed in a single-column layout.

    • Use the journal’s official template.

C. Types of Paper

  1. Original Research Articles
    Full-length articles presenting original research results. The work must not have been published elsewhere.

  2. Review Articles
    These offer comprehensive, critical summaries of recent developments in a particular research area. Reviews must provide original insight, not just a literature summary. Authors are encouraged to consult the editors before submitting review papers.

  3. Short Communications
    Short papers presenting preliminary or concise findings of significant interest.

    • Maximum 1,500 words

    • Up to 2 figures/tables

    • Up to 15 references

    • Should not exceed 3 printed pages, including all components

    • Requires: Title, abstract, keywords, main body (no subheadings), references

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the editorial team at ............

You may download the manuscript template and Author Declaration Form from LINK.