Journal style sheet

Pollution & Diseases
Environment · Health · Research

  1. General Principles

Pollution & Diseases is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing original research at the intersection of environmental pollution and human health. All manuscripts must follow this Journal Style Sheet to ensure consistency, clarity, and academic integrity.

Compliance with these guidelines is mandatory for all submissions.

  1. Language and Style

2.1 Language

  • All manuscripts must be written in English.
  • The journal uses  English (US) spelling and grammar consistently.

2.2 Scientific Style

  • Writing must be formal, precise, and objective.
  • Avoid colloquial expressions, journalistic tone, or speculative language.
  • Claims must be supported by data or referenced sources.
  • First-person plural (“we”) is acceptable in research articles.

2.3 Terminology

  • Use internationally accepted scientific terminology.
  • Define abbreviations at first mention.
  • Avoid excessive abbreviations.
  1. Manuscript Types

The journal accepts the following manuscript categories:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Short Communications
  • Case Studies
  • Policy and Perspective Articles
  • Environmental Impact and War-Related Studies

Each article type must clearly state its category upon submission.

  1. Structure of Manuscripts

4.1 Standard Research Article Structure

Manuscripts must be organized in the following order:

  • Title
  • Author names and affiliations
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusions
  • Acknowledgements (optional)
  • Funding Statement
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Data Availability Statement (if applicable)
  • References

4.2 Abstract

  • Length: 150–250 words
  • Must be structured or clearly informative
  • Should summarize objectives, methods, main results, and conclusions

4.3 Keywords

  • 4–6 keywords
  • Use terms suitable for indexing and discoverability
  1. Formatting Requirements

5.1 Text Formatting

  • Font: Cambria
  • Font size: 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (all sides)
  • Text alignment: justified

5.2 Page Numbering

  • Pages must be numbered consecutively.
  1. Tables and Figures

6.1 General Rules

  • All tables and figures must be cited in the text.
  • Number tables and figures consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.).

6.2 Tables

  • Place tables after first mention or at the end of the manuscript.
  • Use clear column headings.
  • Avoid vertical lines.

6.3 Figures

  • Accepted formats: TIFF, PNG, JPEG, EPS
  • Minimum resolution: 300 dpi
  • Color figures are permitted.

6.4 Captions

  • Each table and figure must have a descriptive caption.
  • Captions should be self-explanatory.

NOTE: Figures should not merely illustrate results but help define and stabilize emerging environmental objects.

  1. Units, Numbers, and Symbols
  • Use SI units throughout.
  • Use decimal points, not commas.
  • Scientific names must be italicized.
  • Gene symbols and chemical formulas must follow international conventions.
  1. References and Citations

8.1 Citation Style
The journal uses a Vancouver-style numeric citation system.

  • Citations in text: [1], [2–4]
  • References listed in numerical order of appearance.

8.2 Reference Formatting Examples

Journal article:
Author(s). Title. Journal Name. Year; Volume(Issue): Pages. DOI

Book:
Author(s). Book Title. Edition. Publisher; Year.

Online source:
Author(s). Title. Website name. Year. Available from: URL

8.3 DOIs

  • DOI must be included where available.
  1. Ethical Standards

9.1 Research Ethics

  • Studies involving humans or animals must include an ethical approval statement.
  • Informed consent must be declared where applicable.

9.2 Conflict of Interest

  • All authors must declare potential conflicts of interest.
  • If none exist, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

9.3 Funding

  • All funding sources must be disclosed.
  • If no funding was received, state accordingly.
  1. Data Transparency and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to provide:

  • Data availability statements
  • Access to datasets where possible
  • Methodological transparency sufficient for replication
  1. Plagiarism and Originality
  • Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • The journal uses plagiarism detection tools.
  • Self-plagiarism is not permitted.
  1. Submission Compliance

Manuscripts not complying with this Journal Style Sheet may be returned to authors for correction prior to peer review.

  1. Updates

This Journal Style Sheet may be updated periodically. Authors are responsible for consulting the most recent version available on the journal website.

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