Manuscript Preparation and Writing Standards1
1.Writing and Formatting Requirements
The scientific quality of a manuscript is determined not only by the originality and rigor of the research itself but also by the clarity, organization, and professionalism of its presentation. Authors submitting manuscripts to Modern Habitat Journal are expected to adhere to internationally recognized scholarly writing standards to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and effective scientific communication.
Well-structured manuscripts facilitate peer review, improve readability, and enhance the dissemination and impact of research findings within the scientific community.
- Preparing Tables and Figures
Tables and figures are essential tools for presenting complex information in a concise and accessible manner. They should complement the narrative of the manuscript rather than duplicate information already described in the text.
General Principles
Authors should ensure that all tables and figures:
- Directly support the objectives and findings of the study.
- Are clearly referenced and discussed within the manuscript text.
- Present information accurately and efficiently.
- Improve reader comprehension without introducing redundancy.
- Follow a logical sequence corresponding to their first citation in the manuscript.
Tables
Tables should be used when numerical values, comparisons, classifications, or statistical results can be communicated more effectively in a structured format.
Authors are encouraged to:
- Use concise and descriptive table titles.
- Present data in a clear and organized format.
- Include units of measurement where applicable.
- Define abbreviations and symbols in table notes.
- Avoid excessive formatting, shading, or decorative elements.
Each table should be understandable independently of the main text.
Figures
Figures may include graphs, diagrams, flowcharts, conceptual frameworks, maps, photographs, and other visual materials relevant to the research.
Figures should:
- Be of sufficient resolution and quality for publication.
- Use legible labels and annotations.
- Include appropriate scales, legends, and units where necessary.
- Maintain visual consistency throughout the manuscript.
Authors should ensure that figures remain interpretable when reproduced in grayscale or viewed by readers with color-vision deficiencies.
Figure and Table Captions
Every table and figure must be accompanied by a concise yet informative caption that allows readers to understand its content without extensive reference to the surrounding text.
Captions should describe:
- What is being presented.
- The variables or categories involved.
- Any abbreviations or symbols requiring clarification.