Manuscript Process

The Thu Dau Mot University Journal of Science welcomes original research manuscripts in English. To ensure a smooth review and publication process, authors are required to carefully follow the guidelines below before submitting their manuscripts.

I. GENERAL SUBMISSION POLICIES

 

1. Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively via the online submission system of the Journal: https://journal.tdmu.edu.vn/index.php/tdmujs/about. Submissions sent by email will not be considered.

2. Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal or publication outlet.

3. Authors bear full responsibility for the scientific content, originality, ethical integrity, and copyright of their manuscripts.

4. The Editorial Board reserves the right to request technical or substantive revisions prior to acceptance.

II. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

 

1.    Authors are strongly encouraged to prepare manuscripts using the official English Template (Form No. 02) of the Journal. Click here to download template( Author Infomation ; Manuscripts ; Template Latex for articles containing mathematical formulas ; Template for Review_Article; Template Response to Reviewers)

2.    Manuscripts should be written in clear, academic English and follow a logical structure.

3.  The recommended length is 200–250 words for the Abstract; the full manuscript length should comply with Journal standards.

4.    The manuscript structure should include the following sections:

o   Title

o   Abstract

o   Keywords

o   Introduction

o   Literature Review

o   Research Methods

o   Results and Discussion

o   Conclusion

o   Acknowledgments (if applicable)

o   References

III. TITLE, AUTHORS, AND AFFILIATIONS

1. Title

  • The title must be written in capital letters.
  • It should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the study.
  • Avoid abbreviations where possible.

IV. ABSTRACT AND KEYWORDS

Abstract

  • Length: 200–250 words.
  • The abstract should clearly state:
    • Research background and problem
    • Objectives of the study
    • Methodology employed
    • Key findings
    • Main conclusions and contributions
  • Citations and abbreviations should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.

Keywords

  • Provide at least 5 keywords.
  • Capitalize the first letter of each keyword.
  • Separate keywords with commas and align them to the left.

V. MAIN TEXT

1. Introduction

The Introduction should outline the research background, identify the research problem, explain the significance of the study, provide a concise literature context, identify research gaps, and clearly state the research objectives.

2. Literature Review

This section should critically review relevant theories, models, and empirical studies. Authors should analyze prior research, identify limitations or gaps, and position their study within the existing body of knowledge.

3. Research Methods

The methodology must be described in sufficient detail to allow replication. Authors should clearly present:

  • Research design (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods)
  • Participants or data sources and sampling techniques
  • Instruments or data collection tools
  • Data analysis procedures

Previously published methods must be properly cited, and any modifications should be clearly explained.

4. Results and Discussion

Results should be presented clearly and logically, supported by tables and figures where appropriate. The discussion should interpret findings, explain their significance, compare them with previous studies, and address the research questions or hypotheses. Authors are encouraged to focus on why and how the findings occur and their broader applicability.

VI. TABLES AND FIGURES

Tables

  • Tables must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
  • Table titles should appear above the table, centered, in bold.
  • Sources (if any) should be listed below the table, left-aligned.
  • Vertical lines are not recommended; use minimal horizontal lines for clarity.

Figures

  • Figures must be numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
  • Figure titles should appear below the figure, centered, in bold.
  • Sources must be clearly acknowledged if figures are adapted or reproduced from other works.

VII. CONCLUSION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Conclusion

The conclusion should be based on the research findings and objectives. It must summarize key contributions and implications in a concise paragraph without introducing new data.

Acknowledgments

Individuals or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged. All funding sources, including grant numbers (if applicable), must be clearly stated.

VIII. REFERENCES

1.    The Journal requires the use of APA (American Psychological Association) reference style.

2.    Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.

3.    In-text citations should follow the author–year format:

o   Two authors: Murhadi & Sutedja (2019)

o   Three or more authors: Murhadi et al. (2019)

4.    Multiple references should be listed chronologically: (Anandya et al., 2015; Marciano et al., 2017; Mahadwartha, 2019).

5.    References with the same author(s) and year should be distinguished using letters (2019a, 2019b).

6.    The reference list must:

o   Be arranged alphabetically

o   Contain a minimum of 20 journal articles

o   Include approximately 80% recent sources published within the last five years

o   Provide DOIs and active links wherever available

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that they have read and agreed to comply with these Author Guidelines. Manuscripts that do not adhere to these requirements may be returned or rejected by the Editorial Board.