Author Guidelines for Review Articles
Step 1: Understanding the Purpose
- Grasp the Objective: Review articles provide a comprehensive summary of research on a certain topic, and they often identify gaps and provide insights or future research directions. Understand that your goal is to inform about the latest developments and synthesize existing research in a way that offers new perspectives or frameworks.
Step 2: Topic Selection and Research
- Choose a Relevant Topic: Ensure the topic is pertinent to the multidisciplinary scope of Convergence Chronicles and has enough breadth for a comprehensive review.
- Conduct Extensive Literature Search: Cover a wide range of sources to ensure the review is thorough and up-to-date. This includes academic journals, books, and credible online sources.
Step 3: Structuring the Review
- Introduction: Clearly define the topic and its importance, and describe the scope and the aim of your review.
- Body: Organize the review into sections that logically present themes or trends. Discuss the findings of previous research, and provide your critical analysis and synthesis.
- Conclusion: Summarize the main points, highlight the current state of research, and suggest areas for future work.
Step 4: Maintaining Quality and Integrity
- Be Objective and Balanced: Present a fair analysis of the research, including strengths and limitations.
- Cite Sources Appropriately: Ensure all sources are properly credited to maintain integrity and avoid plagiarism.
Step 5: Submission and Post-Submission
- Follow the same submission process as outlined for original research articles, including adherence to formatting guidelines and ethical standards.
- Be prepared for the peer-review process and respond to feedback constructively.